Salinization of the garden - is not as rare as it might seem. Salt gets into the soil while using the fertilizer, salt solutions and other horticultural activities (For example, pest control).
Most often, salted dry and waterproof soil. This is typical of more southern regions of our country, but in the middle lane is too common.
A large salt content deprives the land fertile properties, and has a negative impact on plant growth and development.
How to get rid of salt in the soil
If the soil is saline, it is not necessary to change the purchase fertile soil. There are two methods available that allow you to "withdraw" the excess salt from the earth.
1. Green manure
This method is best used as a preventive measure when the soil has not yet contain a lot of salt. For example, after repeated use of the weak brine.
The method is based on planting green manure crops - plants that are in the process of their growth and development will consume salt. These crops include:
- Alfalfa;
- Sorghum;
- Sudan grass;
All of these plants have a strong and well-developed root system, which allows them to consume salt at a depth of up to 2.5 meters.
Please note that these green manure can become rivals for your vegetable crops.
2. soil gypsum
If the soil is too saline, it is better to use gypsum. For this we need a plaster powder, which can be purchased at any hardware store.
Evenly sprinkle dug soil gypsum rate of 250 c. powder to 1 square meter. Next again dug deep treated area.
The method consists in the fact that the plaster does soluble salt. But it takes time. Therefore, waiting 10-15 days after the start portion abundantly shed water. Our task is to wash the salt as deeply as possible into the ground, where there are no roots of vegetable crops. Irrigation with plenty of water, it is desirable to repeat several times a year.
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