Many gardeners use an aqueous solution of ammonia or ammonia for other purposes. This is an indispensable tool that is often used as a nitrogen fertilizer. The use of this tool in a personal plot is diverse. But today we’ll talk about using ammonia for strawberries.
Experienced gardeners annually spend three times processing plants with a special solution of ammonia. It is used not only as a fertilizer, but also for the prevention of most diseases.
The use of ammonia solution in a personal plot
A 10% solution of ammonia is actively used in gardening. Indeed, with a high nitrogen content, there are no ballast substances in it. Therefore, this pharmacy tool will be an ideal fertilizer. Through the use of such a medical product, you can get an environmentally friendly crop without the use of any chemicals.
Ammonia for the garden is used as:
- prophylactic for controlling diseases and pests;
- liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen.
The advantage of this fertilizer is that the element is not absorbed into plant tissues. Due to this, plants can be sprayed with ammonia solution already after flowering has ended.
Nitrogen fertilization is very important for most plants. This element is quickly acquired. It is absolutely necessary to use an aqueous solution of ammonia when growing such garden crops as:
- cucumbers
- strawberries and garden strawberries;
- hydrangeas;
- clematis;
- geranium;
- onion;
- lilies.
Other garden plants do not need this fertilizer so much.
Strawberry ammonia
For many, the most delicious berry in the garden is just strawberries. Nitrogen is the most important trace element for its cultivation.
At the initial stage of the growing season, this product should be included in regular feeding. The use of ammonia for strawberries is more effective than radical top dressing with nitrogen fertilizers. In addition, spraying does not allow the plant to be oversaturated with this microelement.
Useful feeding properties
With regular use of ammonia for strawberries, gardeners achieve results such as:
- increase in green mass;
- pest prevention (bears, aphids, wasps, ants);
- active flowering culture;
- elimination of the need for feeding with other means;
- plant safety.
This method of fertilizing strawberries is not only simple, but also safe. Indeed, in the roots, leaves and berries there is no accumulation of nitrates, which negatively affect health. In addition, in this way, strawberries are treated with ammonia.
Fertilizer for strawberries
Many gardeners use only aqueous ammonia to process strawberries. Indeed, in this case, additional fertilizing with chemical fertilizers will not be necessary. It is also worth mentioning that this medical product protects strawberry bushes from various diseases and pests. Therefore, the need for the use of insecticides also disappears.
Active nitrogenous compound also avoids the appearance of yellowness on the leaves.
Use ammonia for strawberries is necessary only 3 times for the entire summer period.
Remember that after regular spraying with ammonia additional nitrogen-containing fertilizers are not recommended.
Pest control
Aqueous ammonia is a volatile and corrosive substance with a pungent odor. Such qualities allow the use of this tool to repel insects. After processing strawberries with ammonia, ants, aphids, nematodes, slugs and other pests do not settle on the beds.
With regular spraying, you can get rid of pests living in the ground: bears, weevils, root nematodes, May beetle larvae.
When compared with chemical preparations, the advantage of this tool is that it can be used even during the formation of the ovary. After all, nitrogen in this form does not accumulate in the fruits. And before eating, rinse the berries well enough in running water.
Strawberry treatment with ammonia is often used as a prophylaxis for various diseases. In this case, the possibility of brown spotting and gray rot is minimized. Often gardeners additionally mulch with straw or pine needles. This improves the preventive effect.
How to prepare a solution of ammonia?
How to breed ammonia for strawberries correctly? After all, certain proportions should be observed so as not to harm the plant. Means for processing should be prepared necessarily in the fresh air.
Ammonia should be diluted with water. Some fatty acids should be used to prevent nitrogen escape. For this, experts recommend adding 72% laundry soap to the finished solution. This natural antiseptic can create a protective film on the leaves. Air and water through it will flow, but this film will be a reliable protection against the appearance and spread of various diseases.
To prepare the solution, the laundry soap is grated and melted in hot water. This soapy solution is dissolved in 10 l of water. Then pour ammonia and mix.
Such a solution in combination with iodine is ideal for watering garden strawberries.
Remember, such dressing with ammonia with strawberries after fruiting, as well as before flowering, should be carried out immediately until ammonia has evaporated.
Safety measures during the processing of plants
Ammonia is often used for the garden. This is a simple procedure that requires certain security measures to be followed.
Remember that ammonia is dangerous for people with vegetovascular dystonia. Inhaling the vapors of this drug, even in small doses, can significantly worsen the health status of such people.
It is strictly forbidden to mix ammonia with certain drugs, for example, with chlorine. With this combination, the toxicity of the resulting vapors increases significantly. Ammonia can only be combined with iodine and soap.
When processing with such a solution of plants, it is imperative to wear a respirator or gauze dressing. Hands must be protected with rubber gloves. Prepare clothing such that there are no exposed skin.
When watering strawberries with ammonia, do not allow the solution to get into the eyes or on the skin of the face. If the solution has got on exposed skin areas, they should be washed immediately with soap and water. After that, consult a doctor.
Remember that all berries should be washed thoroughly after such processing. This should definitely warn everyone who will feast on your berry crop.
Watering and concentration
Often, gardeners use an ammonia solution 2-3 times in the summer. Each time, a freshly prepared solution of various concentrations should be used.
For watering use a watering can with wide jets. The liquid must be poured quickly so that ammonia does not evaporate. If it is necessary to process large areas, use a sprayer in the "jet" mode. So drops of solution fall on the ground and scare away pests.
Features of the first feeding
The first top dressing is carried out in late April - early May. This is the period of the appearance of young leaves. Use the most concentrated solution, which destroys infections and pests in the soil after wintering. To prepare the solution, you must connect:
- 40 ml of ammonia;
- soap solution (10 l of water and 1 piece of laundry soap).
The resulting mixture is watered from watering can bushes. So the liquid gets on the stems, roots and soil. Then all plants should be watered with plain water.
Features of the second top dressing
The second stage is carried out after flowering. Prepare such a solution:
- 10 l of water;
- 3 tablespoons of ammonia.
Previously, strawberries are watered with water, and then sprayed with a solution. This treatment protects the ovary from pests.
Features of the third processing
The third treatment is carried out after harvesting. So prepare the bushes for wintering. In addition, this treatment contributes to a good harvest the very next year.
This is a good support for plants, which gave a lot of nutrients to juicy and tasty fruits.
At this stage, use the most concentrated solution:
- 10 l of water;
- 1 vial of ammonia;
- 5 drops of iodine.
The solution is abundantly watered with bushes.
Contraindications for the use of ammonia
The use of an aqueous solution of ammonia is strictly prohibited in the following cases:
- epilepsy;
- pregnancy
- during lactation.
Also, you can not process plants in greenhouses. Using this medication indoors can cause poisoning.