Healthy onion and garlic feathers - a guarantee of supply for the winter

Onions and garlic are one of the most important vegetable crops in any home garden. By the appearance of the leaves (feathers), an experienced farmer will immediately determine the quality of the future harvest. The main condition is to preserve the largest number of healthy green feathers until natural changes occur after the ripening of the heads.

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One of the reasons for the premature yellowing of leaves is the lack of essential macro- and microelements. The applied dressings for onions and garlic are identical.

Main elements

1. Nitrogen - plays a major role in the formation of feathers. Disadvantage: leaves are yellow, deformed, shortened. Excess: the development of diseases of the bulb, softening of the head, thickening of the neck, shortening of the shelf life (decay).
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   It is possible to reduce the concentration of nitrogen in the soil with the help of abundant watering. Nitrogen fertilizers are applied frequently and in small portions.
2. Phosphorus - necessary for the formation of roots and bulbs. Excess: accumulation of nitrates is possible. It is better to apply phosphate fertilizers before planting.
3. Potassium - especially important for garlic. Increases sugar content, promotes head growth. Disadvantage: curling and white coloration of feather tips (especially in garlic). Potassium supplements should be applied regularly throughout the season. The most effective introduction phosphorus-potashfertilizers - affect the taste and size of the bulbs.

Additional elements

1. Calcium - participates in the formation of leaves, heads, root system. Promotes Better Storage.
2. Sulfur - affects the size and weight of the head. Makes the bulb aromatic and tasty.
3. Copper - affects the color and quality of the skin. Disadvantage: the tips of the leaves become white.
4. Zinc - takes part in the photosynthesis of the plant and promotes the rapid germination of seeds.

1. Magnesium - promotes sheet formation.

Fertilization periods:

1. Two weeks after germination (arrow height up to 10 cm).
2. 10-15 days after the first feeding.
3. During the period of active growth of the heads.

Attention! Before fertilizing, it is necessary to water the soil and plants with water.

Fertilizers for onions and garlic

Organic - herbal infusion, chicken droppings, ash, yeast solution, ammonia or 10% ammonia solution (evening spraying).

Mineral dressing:

• "Tsibulya" - comprehensive nutrition and protection against fungal diseases.
• "Fasco" - contains vitamins, trace elements, humates. Has a long lasting effect.
• Agricola-2 - a specially developed complex for onions and garlic.
• "YaraMila COMPLEX" - it is used in different periods of the growing season of plants.
• Potassium sulphate - foliar dressing (spraying) with a slight yellowing of the leaves.
• Ammofoska, urea - with a lack of nitrogen.

Remember! Excessive fertilization leads to a deterioration in the quality of the crop and the accumulation of harmful chemicals in the heads and greens.

Do you know the reasons for the yellowing of the tips of onions and garlic?

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