The year for the gardener begins with ... Spring

From that time on, active work with plants was resumed. It is also the most hectic, alarming time - because it is difficult to predict the weather conditions, which can vary from frost to warm, sunny up to May. Gardening in the spring must be done with great care and accuracy.

The very first actions of any gardener is planting seedlings and how strong they will be, giving hope for a rich crop of crops, depends not only on weather conditions, although this is not an unimportant factor. A rich harvest is initially strong, well-fed, seedlings prepared for any conditions - the key to a generous harvest.

What makes the seedlings strong, of course, feeding from an early stage, and it is about them that we will talk a little. It has always been believed that fertilizer is a whole complex of nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. However, one-component fertilizers always help out if the plant needs a specific substance.

The formation of protein and phlorophyll is promoted by - Nitrogen... Nitrogen starvation: growth arrest, yellowing of the lower leaves. Nitrogen deficiency can be replenished: urea-46%; ammonium nitrate-34% -35%; ammonia water 16% -25%.

Liquid dressings are considered the most effective, when substances enter the root system much faster, which means the result will be much faster than when using granules. For example, the preparation-nitroammofosk contains an equal amount of the above substances.

How to use the solution correctly: 1) dilute 1-2 tsp. dry preparation for 10 liters; 2) if the soil is dry, pour over settled water at room temperature; 3) apply top dressing at the root 2 hours after watering; 4) after another 1-2, carefully loosen the soil.

Responsible for the normal development of the root system and the synthesis of carbohydrates -Phosphorus... If the stems and leaves of the plant are purple-purple and darken, there is a lack of phosphorus on the face. In this situation, the following drugs will come to your aid: potassium metaphosphate 55% -60%; double superphosphate 50%; bone meal 15% -35%; simple superphosphate 15% -20%.

The best option for phosphorus fertilization is when the plant is rooted, ideally after picking: 3-4 grams of fertilizer per 1 liter of water at the root. Repeated procedure not earlier than in 7-10 days.

Potassium is responsible for plant immunity, sugar production and absorption of carbon dioxide. The yellow fringing of the leaves is the first sign of potassium deficiency. Come to the rescue - 1) potassium sulfate, or potassium sulfate-50%; potassium nitrate-45%; potassium monophosphate-33%.

After the appearance of 1-2 first leaves, the first feeding is carried out (7-10 grams of monophosphate per 1 liter of water. The next feeding in 10-14 days at the same dosage.

The key to proper development and health is competent fertilization and gentle care