Agronomical & NPK Comparison

Chicken Manure vs Next-Gen Fertilizer

This page provides an agronomical and nutritional comparison between traditional chicken manure pellets with NPK of 4-3-3 and our next-generation organic fertilizer BASE 4-4-4.

Not to claim that one solution fits all situations, but to show where each product performs best, and where its limitations lie.

We believe that honesty builds long-term trust. By sharing more technical data than is common in the market, we enable informed decisions.

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ParameterChicken Manure PelletsBASE 4-4-4Practical takeaway
Raw materialChicken manure (layers)Animal manure and selected plant-based materialsBoth use circular organic inputs; BASE 4-4-4 is produced from a broader mix of raw materials
Granule size (mm)4–54–5Comparable handling, size and shape of product
Dry matter (%)85–9085–90Similar dry matter content and logistics
Organic matter (%)60–6562Both contribute to long-term soil health
Total nitrogen (N, %)4.04.4Slightly higher total nitrogen content in BASE 4-4-4
Phosphate (P₂O₅, %)3.03.7Higher phosphorus content in BASE 4-4-4
Potassium (K₂O, %)2.53.5Higher potassium content in BASE 4-4-4
Calcium (CaO, %)6–92.8Chicken manure typically supplies more calcium
Magnesium (MgO, %)12Higher magnesium contribution in BASE 4-4-4
Sulphur (kg/ton)0.5–1.20.38Chicken manure generally has a higher sulphur content
Essential trace elements (Mn, Fe, B, Co, Cu, Zn)Average contentHigh contentBASE 4-4-4 contains a broad range of trace elements supporting various plant processes
Sodium (Na₂O, %)0.3–0.90.8Sodium levels in BASE 4-4-4 are generally higher compared to chicken manure pellets
Chloride (Cl, %)0.2–0.70.75BASE 4-4-4 may be less suitable for highly chloride-sensitive crops
pH6.8–7.27.5BASE 4-4-4 has a slightly higher pH
Best fit cropsVegetables, greenhouse crops, high calcium-demanding cropsOpen-field crops, vegetables, fruit crops, cost-efficient fertilizationCrop requirements and fertilization strategy determine the optimal choice
LimitationsLower nutrient density per ton, limited supply, more costlyHigher sodium and chloride levels should be considered for sensitive cropsNo organic fertilizer is universal; crop, soil conditions and application rate matter
ParameterChicken Manure PelletsBASE 4-4-4Practical takeaway
Raw materialChicken manure (layers)Animal manure and selected plant-based materialsBoth use circular organic inputs; BASE 4-4-4 is produced from a broader mix of raw materials
Granule size (mm)4–54–5Comparable handling, size and shape of product
Dry matter (%)85–9085–90Similar dry matter content and logistics
Organic matter (%)60–6562Both contribute to long-term soil health
Total nitrogen (N, %)4.04.4Slightly higher total nitrogen content in BASE 4-4-4
Phosphate (P₂O₅, %)3.03.7Higher phosphorus content in BASE 4-4-4
Potassium (K₂O, %)2.53.5Higher potassium content in BASE 4-4-4
Calcium (CaO, %)6–92.8Chicken manure typically supplies more calcium
Magnesium (MgO, %)12Higher magnesium contribution in BASE 4-4-4
Sulphur (kg/ton)0.5–1.20.38Chicken manure generally has a higher sulphur content
Essential trace elements (Mn, Fe, B, Co, Cu, Zn)Average contentHigh contentBASE 4-4-4 contains a broad range of trace elements supporting various plant processes
Sodium (Na₂O, %)0.3–0.90.8Sodium levels in BASE 4-4-4 are generally higher compared to chicken manure pellets
Chloride (Cl, %)0.2–0.70.75BASE 4-4-4 may be less suitable for highly chloride-sensitive crops
pH6.8–7.27.5BASE 4-4-4 has a slightly higher pH
Best fit cropsVegetables, greenhouse crops, high calcium-demanding cropsOpen-field crops, vegetables, fruit crops, cost-efficient fertilizationCrop requirements and fertilization strategy determine the optimal choice
LimitationsLower nutrient density per ton, limited supply, more costlyHigher sodium and chloride levels should be considered for sensitive cropsNo organic fertilizer is universal; crop, soil conditions and application rate matter

Disclaimer: The values shown are indicative averages based on typical product specifications in The Netherlands and publicly available data. Actual nutrient contents may vary depending on raw materials, production process and batch.

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Poultry manure pellets account for 90% of the organic fertiliser market and therefore serve as the market reference.

To ensure a reasonable and honest comparison, our comparison relies solely on data, figures and independent research rather than opinions or reviews.

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