Before or during?
Fertilizing plants in the flowering phase is, speaking in Old Odessa, two big differences.
Blooming food crops are fed with the aim of helping plants to set as many fruits as possible. Here you need to be consistent with the properties of the soil, the local climate, the presence of pollinators and the strength of the plants, so that the fertile flowers bloom to the best of their ability. If the plants are depleted for barren flowers, then they will overwinter badly, annuals will excessively deplete the soil, and do not expect a good harvest next year.
Fertilizer for abundant flowering of ornamental crops aims, firstly, to get as lush and long-lasting color as possible, especially if the flowers are cut. Secondly, in the culture of ornamental perennials, plants that are depleted by intense flowering must be given the opportunity to strengthen themselves for winter. As a result of these differences, color-matched and color-matched fertilizers differ in composition and preferred methods of application. Therefore, the following material is presented separately for food crops and ornamental flowers.
And the potatoes?
It would seem - and where does the potato? Potato flowers are not placed in vases and the fruits are not eaten, especially since they are poisonous. However, it is necessary to feed potatoes in the budding phase - the appearance of buds is a sign of the plant reaching maturity and its enhanced development of underground storage organs. They eat very much. At this moment, the potato must be prompted unobtrusively so that it does not rely too much on reproduction by diasporas (distribution units; in this case, seeds), but stocks up for itself, i.e. to the hosts on the table. To do this, at the beginning of budding, potatoes are given more nitrogen than other plants - let them feel that it is good here too, there is no need to spread anywhere there; see eg. video about the basics of potato mineral nutrition. Believe me, at a 6-acre dacha, i.e. without any possibility to organize a crop rotation, a bucket of potatoes from a bush is stable from year to year - this is possible.
What is the best way to grow asters?
There are perennial and annual varieties of asters, you need to pay attention to this when planting them. Perennials from seeds come out small and weak, vegetative propagation is more suitable for these varieties
Such plants do not require much hassle, growing and caring for them is simple, but the same design every summer can get boring.
Annuals reproduce by seeds, from the moment when the sowing was carried out until flowering, it takes about 4 months. Sowing outdoors is possible only on warm days, in mid-May, and you will have to wait until September for flowers. You can plant seeds in the fall before winter. In this case, the soil needs to be dry and frozen. The grains will overwinter under the snow, natural stratification and hardening will occur, after which the asters will grow strong and frost-resistant.
Many growers prefer growing annual asters through seedlings. At home, it is easier to care for seedlings, it is easy to control the conditions of maintenance and development. Many diseases of these flowers must be caught at the very beginning, until an epidemic breaks out. At home, it is possible to inspect the leaves and stems of seedlings every day and determine why they turn yellow or thin. When traveling to the country house only on weekends, you can lose time and come when the fungus spreads throughout the flower garden.
Diseases of asters caused by a fungus
Despite their resistance to disease, decorative asters are sometimes attacked by fungus, the spores of which are carried by insects. The most common:
blackleg;
fusarium;
rust;
jaundice;
rhizoctonia.
It makes no sense to treat fungal diseases of asters.
It is urgent to remove the affected plants from the common flower bed and destroy, and then disinfect the secateurs. Sulfur preparations, which are sprayed on plants before budding, will help reduce the risk of fungal infection. In the open field, while the plant is gaining strength, preventive measures are taken using copper oxychloride.
Agrotechnics
In order for asters to please with an abundance of flowers, you should choose the right place for planting. It is good if it is a sunny place, but they grow well in partial shade. Their appearance deteriorates when the sun is very scorching, which should be taken into account when choosing a place for planting. The soil should not be waterlogged, and the area should be well ventilated.
The soil needs to be light, with a neutral balance; fertility should be taken care of in the fall. For this, manure is introduced into the soil at the rate of 3 kg per 1 square meter. Sand is also added. In the spring, the soil needs to be fertilized again, it is dug up and superphosphate is added. The rate per square meter is 20-40 g. Immediately before planting, the soil is loosened, weeds are selected and well moistened.
How to feed asters?
Subsequent care for asters consists in timely watering, loosening, weed removal and top dressing. How to feed asters? The choice of fertilizer depends on the feeding time. Organic fertilizers are not recommended.
Subject to these conditions of care, the plant will delight with large bright flowers. In the process of leaving, do not forget about diseases. For the prevention of most diseases, plants are sprayed with preparations containing copper, potassium, zinc and boric acid. In particular, if it is noticed that the leaf has begun to wrinkle, it should be treated with a pest control. For these purposes, use "Iskra" or "Inta-vir".
Important
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Asters grown in seedlings bloom earlier than asters sown in the ground
Fertilization rules for roses
Before and after fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, the soil is abundantly shed. In cold weather, it is better to do foliar feeding on leaves and shoots: infusion of mullein, bird droppings, herbs, sodium humate, complex mineral fertilizers.
If in spring the temperature does not rise above +5 ° C, you should not rush: the soil is not warmed up, fertilizers will be absorbed slowly and can even harm roses, which are not yet striving to grow. It is recommended to wait for the temperature + 10… + 15 ° С.
It is quite possible to grow roses on one organic matter, the main thing is not to forget some practical considerations: observe the application rates, do not leave manure on the surface, but embed it in the soil when digging or apply locally, sow green manure, mulch planting.
When do you need additional feeding
If the soil is too weakened and the flowering of rhododendrons no longer has its former splendor, additional feeding of rhododendrons is added to the main preparations. The reasons for their use may be flower diseases, decay of plant roots, and faint leaves.
Top dressing of rhododendrons after flowering
In addition, the growth of rhododendrons can be stimulated by various types of fertilizers that are not included in the main composition of the preparations. The following types of additional dressings are known:
Zircon. The addition of this drug will help the plant to quickly adapt when transplanting;
Epin. The drug is used in the spraying process. It is an effective anti-stress drug for rhododendrons;
Eco-gel antistress. High performance liquid;
Ferovit. The drug works well on a plant prone to chlorosis.
Emerald. It is used if the foliage has become brown and faded. The healing effect that rhododendron receives returns a rich green color to its foliage;
Fitosporin-M. Top dressing with this drug is carried out in order to form immunity to the disease in plants.
What is very important, the drug acts on the root system, preventing its decay.
The first feeding of asters in the open field
The first feeding of the aster is done immediately after rooting. If you see that the aster has taken root, there are no yellow leaves and new leaves appear, then you can make the first feeding. A good first feeding is a mullein solution, which is prepared in a ratio of 1:10 (10 parts of water are taken for 1 part of the mullein).
Fertilize the aster after watering. The ground should not be dry, otherwise you can burn the plants that have not yet matured. In order for the solution to be evenly distributed, it should be mixed well with the fertilizer in a bucket and applied in portions (with a ladle or other utensils with a handle). Mullein provides plants with a whole range of nutrients. Thanks to such feeding, asters become strong, stocky, which is the key to their active branching, the formation of a large number of buds and full flowering.
It is also good to fertilize the aster with ash. It contains many trace elements that will positively affect the development of flowers. You will need up to 300 grams of ash per square meter.
Top dressing of roses in spring and summer for active growth and lush flowering
The key to the abundant flowering of climbing roses is correct and regular feeding.
Active growth, bud setting, the formation of new shoots - all these processes fall within the specified time period. Without additional nutrition, it is impossible to achieve high performance in the listed aspects.
Why fertilize roses
Every plant needs feeding and garden roses are no exception. Competent and timely fertilization contributes to:
- correct plant formation;
- abundant and long flowering;
- high resistance to disease;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions and freezing;
- trace elements that make up the complex preparations make the color of flowers brighter and more saturated.
The importance of feeding
Fertilizing any crop is necessary for its full development. And also add additional substances if the flowers grow poorly or get sick. Nutrients will give strength to fight infections and pests.
The first time feeding is applied so that the asters adapt in a new place after planting in the ground. The elements that make up the top dressing are necessary for the full development of the root system and growth. Fertilizers will lay the foundation for the formation of peduncles and branching.
Fertilizers are also used before budding and during budding. Their main task is to support flowers when laying a peduncle. Top dressing not only has a positive effect on the growth of asters, but also strengthens their immune system.
Nutrient formulations are used for abundant flowering. During this period, the plant spends a lot of energy and needs additional nutrition. Gardeners use both purchased products and folk remedies. The main thing is to feed the asters on time, observing the rules and recommendations from specialists.
