Modern people like to raise flowers and plants, in addition to basking in the sun, watering, pruning, fertilization is also a very important thing. The so-called fertilization is actually to supplement nutrients to flowers and plants, only when they absorb enough nutrients, can they grow vigorously in the later stage. So how should we fertilize?Today, I will share with you 5 "fertilization formulas", simple and practical, let's take a look
Compound fertilizers are used to grow branches and leaves.
The so-called compound fertilizer refers to a fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and contains a relatively average proportion. Nitrogen can help the branches and leaves of flowers and plants grow;Phosphorus can promote the development of roots and flower buds of flowers and plantsPotassium not only improves root activity, but also improves plant disease resistance and environmental adaptability. Compound fertilizers are rich in these 3 elements, and the use of this fertilizer can effectively and comprehensively replenish the nutrients of the plants, and it can be used when the flowers need nutrients for growth.
Compound fertilizers are generally in granular form. To use it, sprinkle it on the surface of the soil or bury it along the edge of the pot. Each time you water, the nutrients released by the compound fertilizer will dissolve in the water and be released down into the soil.
Promote flowering using phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
The so-called phosphorus and potassium fertilizer is a fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium, compared with compound fertilizer, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer lacks nitrogen, but the content of phosphorus and potassium is very high. These two elements are very important for flowering and fruiting, phosphorus can promote root development and flower bud differentiation, including helping flower buds to fully develop, while potassium can improve the disease resistance of flowers and plants, so that flower buds are no longer squeamish and can adapt to environmental changes. In addition, potassium can also promote fruit development and prevent fruit drop in fruit trees and bonsai.
The most common phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on the market are mainly Huaduoduo No. 2 and potassium dihydrogen phosphate. Huaduoduo No. 2 is characterized by being rich in phosphorus and potassium, and also contains a little nitrogen, which not only promotes flowers and fruits, but also has a little effect of promoting leaf growth. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is relatively simple, it is rich in phosphorus and potassium, but does not contain nitrogen, and is relatively cheap. Both types of flower fertilizers are water-soluble fertilizers, which need to be diluted with water in proportion, and then fertilized after being fully stirred evenly. Fertilization is usually done after the flower buds have differentiated, the branches have budded, or after the fruit trees have borne fruit.
If you want to be effective, it will be a water-soluble fertilizer.
Water-soluble fertilizer is a fertilizer that needs to be dissolved in water, such as various nutrient solutions on the market, as well as the above-mentioned Hua Duoduo, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, etc. Solid fertilizers are released more slowly, and after being applied to the soil, it takes a long time to gradually release nutrients into the soil. The water-soluble fertilizer needs to be dissolved in water and fully stirred to make a fertilizer for use. Fertilizer dissolved in water, will be particularly easy to be absorbed by the root system of flowers and plants, basically fertilizer immediately, the root system can immediately contact and absorb fertilizer, can achieve the purpose of rapid nutrition supplementation. If flower lovers need to quickly replenish nutrients for flowers and plants in a short period of time, water-soluble fertilizer is a good choice.
Lazy people use controlled-release fertilizers.
A controlled-release fertilizer (or slow-release fertilizer) is a solid fertilizer that has undergone secondary processing. This fertilizer is characterized by a film that is wrapped around the outside, and the nutrients inside can be slowly released through the film, and the fertilizer effect is particularly mild. Therefore, the fertilizer effect time of controlled-release fertilizer is particularly long, generally in 3 or 4 months, and some fertilizers can reach half a year to 1 year. In other words, if you use a controlled-release fertilizer once, you don't need to add fertilizer to the soil for a long time, especially suitable for people who don't have time to take care of flowers and plants, and "lazy people" who don't want to fertilize all the time.
Due to the characteristics of controlled-release fertilizer, it can be directly mixed into the soil and used as a base fertilizer when repotting flowers and plants. It can also be sprinkled directly on the soil surface when top dressing is needed, and used as top dressing.
The soil quality is not good to use organic fertilizer.
If the soil quality in the garden is not good, such as soil compaction, hardness and other problems, it is recommended that you use organic fertilizer. Organic fertilizer is usually made from organic waste (such as kitchen waste, animal and plant manure, straw, etc.) through fermentation, composting and other processes, which can provide rich organic matter and nutrients for plants, while also improving soil structure, increasing soil fertility and promoting plant growth.
Compared with chemical fertilizers, organic fertilizers release nutrients more slowly, which helps to reduce damage to soil and plants, and has a better protective effect on the soil ecological environment. In addition, organic fertilizers can also improve the water and fertilizer retention capacity of the soil, which is conducive to the healthy growth of plants. The use of organic fertilizers to raise flowers can make the soil more and more loose and fertile.