Getting healthy and strong seedlings requires more than just quality seed. It is important to make a variety of feedings in a timely manner so that the seedlings receive a sufficient amount of nutrients necessary for the normal development of the plant.
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What fertilizers are needed for seedlings
There are many different mineral and organic fertilizers on sale in specialized stores. There are universal fertilizers and those that are suitable for a particular crop. Fertilizers are often selected depending on the condition of the seedlings. A lack of trace elements can be indicated by the pale color of the leaves and the appearance of spots and holes on them. Signs may also include a thin stem, weak root system, curling of leaves and their further fall.
Experienced gardeners recommend feeding the seedlings with complex mineral fertilizers so that the plants independently take what they need from the soil.
An effective remedy is "Gumi Kuznetsova", created on the basis of humic acids and containing many different microelements. It can be used for seedlings of vegetables and for young plants grown in a greenhouse or open garden.
The water-soluble mineral fertilizer "Krepysh" with the content of potassium humate is also popular among vegetable growers. It is suitable for soaking seeds and feeding seedlings or mature plants. Thanks to this tool, the root system and green mass are actively developing, the immunity of plants is increased.
If there is a lack of nitrogen in seedlings, foliage may turn yellow; this problem can be dealt with with the help of the complex fertilizer "Izumrud".
For normal growth and development of seedlings, complexes such as Agricola Forward and Fertika Lux are also used.
It is useful to water the seedlings with a solution of nitroammofoska; 10 liters of water will require 25 g of the product. This mineral complex contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
To improve the soil microflora and the active development of plants, a natural remedy "Biohumus" is used. It goes on sale in dry and liquid form.
Poultry manure pellets are also available at the garden store. To prepare fertilizer in 1 liter of water, dissolve 1 tbsp. l. granules and insist for a day. Before feeding the plants, the resulting concentrated product is diluted with 10 liters of water.
The dosage of any agent should be specified in the instructions that come with them. An excess of fertilizers, like their lack, can adversely affect the condition of plants.
Folk remedies as top dressing
Folk remedies are popular, which are often used when growing seedlings. The first feeding is carried out 2 weeks after picking seedlings, which by this time have up to 3 true leaves. To strengthen the stem and the growth of green mass, ammonia is used, 1 tsp. l. which is added to 10 liters of water. With this preparation, seedlings are watered at the root.
With a lack of calcium, which is necessary for the active growth of seedlings, eggshells are used. Top dressing is carried out with an infusion prepared from 3 liters of water and crushed shells of 4 eggs. The mixture is infused for 3 days in a dark place, then it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 3 and used for watering seedlings.
To saturate the soil with nitrogen, it is useful to feed the plants with coffee grounds. Previously, the thick is washed with water and dried, the resulting powder is sprinkled on the soil around the seedlings. When watering, nutrients will flow to the root system and nourish the plants.
To accelerate the growth of seedlings, build up green mass and increase immunity, yeast feeding is useful. 100 g of yeast is poured into 10 liters of water, 2 tbsp. l. sugar and mix thoroughly. After a day, the yeast infusion is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 5 and poured over the plants.
Wood ash is considered a valuable source of phosphorus and potassium. Dry powder is added to the soil at the rate of 0.2 tsp. l. ash per 1 seedling. You can also prepare an infusion that is used for watering. Add 0.5 cups of ash to 10 liters of hot water; in a day, the infusion will be ready for use.
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