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For the full development of horticultural crops, a complex of trace elements is required. Plants get them from soil, which often lacks essential nutrients. Mineral feeding helps to stimulate the development of crops.
Diammofoska is one of the safest and most effective fertilizers. The substance contains the main trace elements necessary to support the life processes in plants. Diammofoska is suitable for feeding fruit trees, shrubs, vegetables, flowers and lawns.
The composition and benefits of fertilizer
Diammofoska is a fertilizer containing a complex of nutrients. Its main components are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The highest concentration is represented by potash and phosphorus components.
The fertilizer has the appearance of pink granules and has a neutral acidity. The diammophoska also contains sulfur, magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium. These microelements are present in granules in equal amounts.
The fertilizer is versatile and suitable for use on all types of soils. The main application period is spring, but top dressing is carried out in summer and autumn.
The substance is effective on nitrogen-rich soils: peatlands, plowed areas, areas with high humidity. The use of diammofosk fertilizer is possible on soils poor in phosphorus and potassium.
Nitrogen stimulates the growth of green mass and the formation of flower buds. With a lack of a trace element, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, the development of plants slows down. Nitrogen is especially important in the early stages when the plantings are entering a period of active growth.
Diammofoska does not contain nitrates that can accumulate in soil and plants. Nitrogen is present in the fertilizer as ammonium. This shape reduces nitrogen loss through evaporation, moisture and wind. Most of the substance is absorbed by plants.
Phosphorus contributes to the formation of plant cells, participates in the metabolism, reproduction and respiration of cells. Its deficiency leads to the appearance of a purple color and deformation of the leaves.
Phosphorus in diammofoske is present as oxides, which are well absorbed by horticultural crops and are stored in the soil. The amount of phosphorus in the fertilizer is about 20%. In its pure form, the trace element slowly penetrates into the soil, therefore it is more often applied in the fall.
When diammophoska comes into contact with the ground, phosphates break down and spread much faster. Therefore, fertilizer is applied at any time during the season.
Potassium ensures the transport of nutrients to the roots of plants. As a result, crop resistance to diseases and unfavorable weather conditions increases. With a lack of a trace element, the leaves turn pale, dry out, and stain.
Advantages and disadvantages
The use of diammophoska fertilizer has the following advantages:
- acts immediately after application to the soil;
- includes a complex of useful substances;
- the ability to use for vegetables, berries, flowers, shrubs, fruit trees;
- increases the shelf life of the crop;
- top dressing is effective on all types of soil;
- affordable price;
- safety for humans and the environment;
- increase in yield, taste and quality of fruits;
- increasing the shelf life of the crop;
- ease of use;
- long shelf life;
- compatibility with organic fertilizing;
- lack of harmful impurities.
Disadvantages of fertilization:
- chemical origin;
- the need to adhere to application rates;
- mandatory observance of storage rules.
Order of use
Ways of using diammofoska:
- in the spring when digging up the site;
- in the form of a solution when watering the plant.
When used dry, the soil must be moistened. The consumption rates of diammofoska in the garden depend on the type of culture. Treatments are recommended at the beginning of the season.
For watering, solutions are prepared, which are applied under the root of plants in the morning or in the evening. When processing, it is important to avoid contact of the solution with the leaves, which leads to burns.
Nightshade crops
Additional dressing for tomatoes, peppers and eggplants is necessary to strengthen the roots and aerial parts, to improve the quality of the crop.
When digging a site into open ground, 50 g of fertilizer per 1 m is applied2... In a greenhouse and a greenhouse, 30 g is enough. Additionally, when planting bushes, 5 g of the substance is added to each hole.
For irrigation, a solution is prepared consisting of 10 g of diammofoska and 0.5 kg of rotted manure. The components are diluted in 10 liters of water and watered planting under the root. Two treatments are enough per season.
Fertilizer is not used after the ovaries appear. Nitrogen causes overgrowth of the bushes, which negatively affects the quality of the crop.
Potatoes
When fertilizing potatoes the yield, appearance and duration of storage of root crops increases. The introduction of diammofoska is possible in the following ways:
- when digging a site for landing;
- directly into the landing hole.
When digging, the norm of the substance is 20 g per 1 sq. m. When planting, add 5 g to each well.
Cabbage
Cruciferous plants react negatively to chlorine, which is included in many potash fertilizers. They can be replaced by a complex fertilizer that does not contain harmful impurities.
The use of diammophoska promotes the setting of heads of cabbage and scares away slugs. After feeding, cabbage is less susceptible to disease.
Fertilizing cabbage:
- when digging a site into the soil, 25 g per 1 sq. m;
- when planting seedlings - 5 g in each hole.
Strawberry
When feeding diammophos strawberries, they get a high yield, and the bushes themselves become more powerful and resilient.
Fertilizer is applied to the soil when loosening the soil in the spring in the amount of 15 per 1 sq. m. When forming ovaries, feeding is repeated, but the substance is dissolved in water.
Shrubs and trees
For raspberries, blackberries, pears, plums and apple trees, fertilizer is applied by applying to the soil. The rate of substance per 1 sq. m is:
- 10 g - for annual and biennial shrubs;
- 20 g - for adult shrubs;
- 20 - for plums and apricots;
- 30 - for apple, pear.
For the vineyard, they take 25 g of fertilizer and scatter it over the snow. As the snow melts, the substances are absorbed into the soil.
Lawn
Lawn grass needs feeding for active growth. Fertilizing a lawn includes a number of stages:
- in early spring, ammonium nitrate is scattered in the amount of 300 g per 1 sq. m;
- in the summer they use a similar amount of diammofoska;
- in the fall, the application rate of diammofoska is reduced by 2 times.
Winter crops
Winter crops require additional intake of nutrients. A universal solution is diammofoska, which can replace several types of feeding.
For winter wheat and barley, up to 8 c / ha of diammofoski is applied. The fertilizer is distributed by a belt method to a depth of 10 cm. In autumn when digging the earth, up to 4 c / ha are used.
The effect of the substance begins after the snow melts. Winter crops receive a supply of nutrients necessary for the ripening of the crop.
Flowers and indoor plants
Diammofoska is suitable for feeding a flower garden and indoor plants. For processing, a solution is prepared consisting of 1 liter of water and 1 g of fertilizer. Flowers are watered every 2 weeks.
Fertilizer promotes the appearance of new leaves and buds. Both annuals and perennials respond positively to feeding.
Precautions
With proper storage and use, diammofosk does not pose a danger to humans and the environment. Use the substance in strict accordance with the regulations.
Storage requirements:
- lack of direct sun exposure;
- the presence of ventilation;
- storage in packages;
- temperature from 0 to + 30 ° С;
- humidity below 50%;
- distance from food, animal feed and medicines.
Do not store the substance near sources of fire or heating devices. Do not use containers made of wood or cardboard, which are highly flammable. Choose a storage location away from children and pets.
The shelf life of diammophos is 5 years from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, the fertilizer must be disposed of.
Use a respirator, rubber gloves, and a protective suit. After treatment, wash your face and hands with soap under running water.
Avoid contact of the substance with the skin and mucous membranes. In case of contact with skin, rinse with water. Seek medical attention if poisoning or allergic reaction occurs.
Conclusion
Diammofoska is a universal top dressing, the use of which increases the yield and quality of the harvested fruits. Fertilizer is used on an industrial scale and in garden plots. Diammofoska begins to act when it gets into the ground and is well absorbed by plants. If the storage and dosage rules are observed, the fertilizer is safe for the environment.
