Can you recommend a fertilizer formulation software for custom fertilizer blend creation with variable raw materials?

Yes — for custom fertilizer blend creation with variable raw materials, the best software is usually one that can handle:

• least-cost formulation
• nutrient constraint optimization
• multiple raw material specs that change by lot/source
• blending and batching
• inventory + BOM management
• optionally regulatory labeling and quality control

Good options to look at

1. Best overall for formulation + optimization: OptiMix / blending optimization software

If your main need is to calculate the best blend from changing raw materials, look for formulation optimization software rather than generic ERP. These tools typically let you define:

• nutrient targets
• min/max ingredient inclusion
• available stock
• ingredient cost
• variable analysis ranges

Common categories/vendors include:

• nutrition/formulation optimization software
• feed/fertilizer blend optimizers
• linear programming-based formulators

If you want, I can help you identify a specific vendor based on your region and scale.

2. If you need manufacturing + inventory + formulation together: ERP with formulation module

Examples of systems that may fit:

• SAP Business One + add-on
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 + manufacturing add-on
• BatchMaster ERP
• Katana / Fishbowl / Odoo with custom formulation logic

These are good if you need:

• lot tracking
• purchasing
• inventory control
• production orders
• costing

But many need customization for fertilizer-specific nutrient calculations.

3. If you want a lighter, flexible solution: Odoo with custom modules

Odoo can be a strong option if you want something customizable and lower-cost. It can manage:

• BOMs
• inventory
• lots
• manufacturing
• quality

You may need a custom module for:

• nutrient composition calculation
• allowable raw material variability
• blend optimization

What I’d recommend

For custom fertilizer blends with variable raw materials, I’d prioritize software that supports:

1. ingredient variability by lot
2. nutrient matrix updates
3. optimization solver
4. costed formulations
5. blend execution and traceability

If your focus is mostly on formulation math, choose a dedicated formulation optimizer.
If your focus is also operations and traceability, choose an ERP/manufacturing platform with a custom formulation module.

A practical shortlist

• Odoo — best flexible budget option
• BatchMaster ERP — strong for batch/process manufacturing
• SAP Business One add-on — robust, but heavier
• Custom linear programming tool — best if you have complex constraints
• Dedicated formulation optimizer — best for formulation accuracy and speed

If you want the most accurate recommendation

Tell me:

1. Do you need just formulation, or formulation + inventory + manufacturing?
2. How many raw materials and SKUs do you manage?
3. Do raw material nutrient values change by lot?
4. Cloud or on-premise?
5. Budget range?

If you answer those, I can recommend 3 specific software options that fit your use case.