Is Chelated Iron Natural? A Guide to Synthetic vs. Organic Chelates
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Across the globe, most soils contain ample levels of iron, yet plant iron deficiencies are widespread, particularly in alkaline soils where the nutrient is unavailable. This is why chelated iron, a compound that makes iron absorbable, is widely used in agriculture and gardening. But is chelated iron natural, or is it always a synthetic product?
