Table 2 Main properties of invited slow release fertilizer.

From: Improving growth properties and phytochemical compounds of Echinacea purpurea (L.) medicinal plant using novel nitrogen slow release fertilizer under greenhouse conditions

Properties

Details

Physical shape

Compact and tablet form

Weight (g)

2.3

Diameter (cm)

1.5

Height (cm)

0.6

Harness and solubility

6.4/10

Adhesion strength (%)

100

Surface area (mg g−1)

200

Colour

White

Main composition

Powdered cotton seed, Semi-solid sucrose, and water

Heavy metals

None