10 10 10 Fertilizer Organic: real-world choices, specs, and smarter blends

Gardeners ask me all the time: is there a truly organic, off-the-shelf 10 10 10 Fertilizer Organic? Short answer: rarely. Most “10-10-10” products are mineral/synthetic or blended with organics to approximate that balance. In practice, professionals lean on high-purity components—then dial the balance with potassium and carbon sources. One of the most reliable building blocks I’ve seen in the field is Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP) 11-44-0, especially the granular grade coming out of Hebei, China. It’s not a 10-10-10 by itself, of course, but it lets you build one in a BB blend without drama.

Product overview: MAP 11-44-0 Granular

Origin: A-713, Zhengyang City Square, Chang’an District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. It’s a water‑soluble, rapidly available compound fertilizer: total available nutrients ≈55–60%. Ratio of P to N is about 44:11. Actually, that’s why agronomists reach for it when they need a clean phosphorus shot that plays nicely in fertigation or as a top dress.

Typical specifications (real-world use may vary)

Use cases: rice, wheat, corn, sorghum, cotton, fruits, vegetables—across red, yellow, brown, fluvo-aquic, black, cinnamon, purple, and albic soils. For a DIY balanced program like 10 10 10 Fertilizer Organic, pros often blend MAP with potassium sulfate (K2SO4) and add compost or humic sources. Not perfect, but very workable.

How it’s made (quick process flow)

Materials: ammonia + phosphoric acid → neutralization → granulation → drying → screening → anti-caking treatment → bagging (typically 25 kg) → QA testing. Service life: ≈24 months if stored cool, dry, sealed.

Application snapshots

• Top dressing: 30–60 kg/ha MAP when early P is critical; follow with K source to emulate 10 10 10 Fertilizer Organic balance.
• Fertigation: 100–200 ppm N in greenhouse veg; watch EC and pH.
• BB fertilizer raw material: blend MAP + K2SO4 + organic compost for a “balanced” profile.

Vendor snapshot (comparison)

Field notes and feedback

In Hebei demo plots (2023), a MAP + K2SO4 + compost program—targeting a “near 10 10 10 Fertilizer Organic” balance—lifted early root biomass and delivered a 4–7% yield uptick in drip-irrigated tomatoes versus a generic 10-10-10. To be honest, the pH buffering helped; MAP’s mild acidity plays well in alkaline soils. Many customers say granule uniformity improved spread patterns—less striping, better emergence.

Standards, testing, and compliance

• Analytical: AOAC Official Methods for N and P; third-party labs with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Quality systems: ISO 9001; guidance from the International Fertilizer Association (IFA).
• Labeling: AAPFCO model guidance for grade and claims; check your state rules, they vary.

Bottom line: if you can’t find a truly organic, pre-made 10 10 10 Fertilizer Organic, assemble the balance. Start with MAP 11-44-0 for clean P and N, add a potassium source, and layer organic matter for soil health. Not glamorous, but it works.

Citations

1. FAO. Fertilizer and Plant Nutrition Guidance. https://www.fao.org
2. AAPFCO. Official Publication and Model Regulations. https://www.aapfco.org
3. International Fertilizer Association (IFA). Product stewardship & specs. https://www.fertilizer.org