That fertile soil is the key to high yields - everyone understands. But how to achieve this fertility? From biology lessons, we know that any plant needs nutrients for normal growth and fruiting. They are contained in any soil, but over the years, the reserves of the necessary trace elements are depleted, the soil becomes poorer, and the plants on it grow poorly.
How to solve this problem? Of course, feed! It would seem easier? And indeed, growing vegetables on an industrial scale, farmers do not skimp on all kinds of
mineral fertilizers. These additives are very quickly absorbed by plants, as a result of which large, beautiful, ripe vegetables are appearing on the beds soon. And we buy these agricultural products without suspecting that they, along with vitamins, contain a large number of all kinds of nitrates, pesticides and other dangerous compounds. And here it is worth thinking about what the purchased vegetable will bring more - benefit or harm?
Organic fertilizer dressing
Organic fertilizers, unlike mineral ones, are quite harmless. These are long-acting fertilizers, they should be applied once every 2 years. The nutrients contained in such top dressing are in the most acceptable proportions required by the plant. But they should be applied correctly, otherwise, instead of high yields, you can achieve the exact opposite effect. Let's find out what a fertilizer is, what it is and how to use it correctly. Almost all organic fertilizers can be called one word - humus. Humus is manure overgrown for several years, bird droppings, grass and other organic waste. It is also called compost. When making compost, you should follow certain rules.
Dung humus
This fertilizer is most popular among gardeners. Manure should be introduced into the soil in the fall, so it can better decompose into trace elements, and planted plants will be able to get the necessary nutrition in the spring. In no case should you make fresh manure, otherwise your plants will simply burn.
Bird humus
This fertilizer (especially chicken droppings) is very strong. It should be introduced diluted: approximately 100 g of dry litter per 10 liters of water. Like manure, chicken droppings must be composted. When rotting litter, eggs of worms and flies die. This compost is rich in nitrogen, it also contains iron, manganese,, cobalt, zinc. The disadvantages include the fetid odor.
Siderata - grass humus
This fertilizer is perhaps the safest, you can apply it in any quantity without fear of overdose. Pour top dressing under the root. This fertilizer is especially loved by plants. It is prepared as follows: cut any grass (but it is better to take nettles), put it in a barrel and fill it with water. They wait until fermentation begins. The mass will foam, which should be taken into account and do not fill the barrel to the brim. Then, when the fermentation process stops, you will have effective, and most importantly - harmless fertilizer. Dilute this compost in a ratio of 1:10.
If there is no desire and the ability to cook top dressing yourself, then organic fertilizers can be bought at any specialized store. Fortunately, the choice is very large. Remember, competent soil fertilization is the key to high yields!