With the rise of modernization we may slide towards a busy life and far from nature. Gardening is a good practice which involves us with greens and can give us physical and mental relaxation. We should participate in growing a garden which will be beneficial for us and for our environment also. With the rise of modernization different gardening equipment can ease our work load.
We should go for soil testing of our garden soil in selected intervals to know its quality and nutrition availability, accordingly we can apply several plant nutrients for a healthy soil and plant. Nutrients are mainly classified as organic and inorganic.
Water Soluble Fertilizers for Gardening
The water soluble fertilizers are mainly applied as foliar application. Foliar spray is the method of applying fertilizers in solution form directly on plant leaves.
Some of the nutrient based water soluble fertilizers are as follows:
2-3 sprays in a 15-20 days interval, after a good vegetative growth of the plant.
Mostly spray in 40-50 days after sowing and 60-70 days after planting.
Recommended dose of water soluble fertilizers for foliar spray is 5-10gm/liter of water.
Micro and Secondary Nutrients.
Micronutrients are a group of nutrients which are essential for plant growth but are required by plants in small quantities.
Some Popular micronutrients available in this category are as follows:
Calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur are popularly known as secondary nutrients because of their requirements being less than that of primary nutrients.
Plant Growth Promoters
These fertilizers are mainly from organic sources and have a very nice growth effect on plants.
seaweed extract
Seaweed extract is a product of red & brown algae containing proteins, carbohydrates, essential plant nutrients, plant growth Hormones etc.it also helps in greater microbial activity when applied to soil and increasing the nutrient availability to plants. This is an organic product used for better growth and productivity in all types of crops.it is a safe and eco-friendly product, has no phytotoxic effect and is suitable for sustainable agriculture.
Application methods
1) Granules
8-10 kg/Acre , in 2 split doses.
For perennials/ vines use 100-150 grams per tree/vines.
2) Liquid
250 ml/acre or 1-2 ml per litre of water as per crop stage in 3 split doses.
Conclusion:
Gardening not only gives us physical and mental satisfaction but also reduces urban pollution.so everyone should practice this noble culture. I hope this article may give a brief idea about some gardening fertilizers and its application methods.
Thank you.
* Above recommendations are for information purpose only.
Please consult local gardening exports before application to plants.
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