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To obtain a stable harvest, you cannot do without fertilizing the soil. Moreover, in the presence of a small land plot, the land has to be exploited annually. Unless crop rotation is used to rest the site from specific crops.
To saturate the earth with nutrients, organic matter is most often used, but it does not fully restore the soil. Therefore, mineral fertilizers should not be rejected. Azofoska is a fertilizer that should be in the gardener's arsenal to enrich the soil with a whole range of nutrients.
Why Azofoska
There are many reasons for the love of gardeners and gardeners for this mineral dressing Azofoske or nitroammofoske:
- Firstly, it is attracted by the presence of balanced microelements necessary for the plant to develop successfully at different stages of the growing season.
- Secondly, in comparison with other mineral dressings, the price is the most acceptable.
- Third, the consumption rates are negligible. As they say, two “hares” are “killed” at once: the land is fed and ready to bear fruit, and the family budget will not suffer.
Composition
Azofoska is a complex mineral fertilizer, which contains microelements important for plant development: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. In the classic version, which is Nitroammofoska, all elements are in equal proportions, 16% each. Depending on the brand, the percentage will be slightly different.
- Even judging by the name, Nitrogen is one of the important elements contained in Azofosk.
- The second substance included in the composition is phosphorus. It can contain from 4 to 20 percent. This amount of the trace element is sufficient to ensure the vital activity of plants during the growing season and obtain a rich harvest with timely application.
- The least amount of potassium in different brands of Azofoska is 5-18%. The last trace element is sulfur. Its content is negligible, but it is quite enough for plants.
Many gardeners who use this mineral fertilizer for the first time are interested in what is the difference between nitroammofoska and Azofoska. They are essentially the same mineral with similar properties, so it is impossible to say which is better. Both fertilizers are good in their own way. The difference is that the classic Nitroammophoska does not contain sulfur.
Characteristics
Azofoska, which is a complex mineral fertilizer, has the following characteristics:
- packing in the form of non-gyroscopic granules 1-5 mm in size, white or light pink;
- due to friability, even with long storage, the granules do not stick together;
- well soluble in water and easily absorbed by plants;
- the fertilizer is safe: non-flammable, non-absorbent, non-toxic.
- for storage use vacuum packaging or containers that close tightly.
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Benefits
Before talking about the advantages of a neutral and universal fertilizer, it should be noted that it can be used on any soils, including depleted ones:
- an increase in yield is guaranteed even in sandy and clayey areas;
- you can fertilize the soil in open ground and greenhouses;
- the introduction of Azofoska is possible in the fall or immediately before planting.
An excess of nutrients negatively affects the yield and safety of vegetables and fruits.
Azofoska advantages:
- due to excellent solubility, it is absorbed by 100%, activates plant growth by strengthening the root system;
- enhances immunity, makes garden and horticultural crops less susceptible to diseases and pests, temperature extremes;
- plants bloom better and more abundantly, fruit setting increases, which, in turn, has a positive effect on productivity;
- the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables increases due to the increase in fat in them;
- Fertilizer "works" for a long time, even in rainy weather;
- the use of Azofoska allows you to refuse additional dressings.
Varieties
It is rather difficult to name unambiguously which Azofoska is better. The choice of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer will depend on the crops grown and the characteristics of the soil. That is why there are varieties of feeding that differ in the ratio of trace elements. Today, fertilizer brands are produced, in which there will be different contents of the main elements: Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium - NPK:
- Azofoska 16:16:16 - a classic, fertilizer is used for any crops grown in the garden and in the garden.
- NPK 19: 9: 19. This Azofoska contains less phosphorus, so it is recommended to use it on soils rich in this element. Since phosphorus is strongly washed out by precipitation, its losses are significant. But in arid and warm regions, this brand will come in handy.
- NPK 22:11:11 contains a lot of Nitrogen. Fertilizer is used to restore neglected land, as well as in the case when the site is intensively exploited every year.
- Chlorine-free Azofoska 1: 1: 1 has a high concentration of nutrients. It is used as the main, pre-sowing fertilizer, as well as for direct application when planting plants. They are used for all types of soils for various crops.
- Azofosk 15:15:15 has a high concentration of nutrients, so top dressing is much more profitable than conventional single-component fertilizers. In addition to the main components - nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, the mineral fertilizer of this brand is enriched with magnesium and iron, calcium and zinc, manganese and cobalt, molybdenum. Although the presence of these trace elements is negligible, they all contribute to the enhancement of photosynthesis, the accumulation of chlorophyll.
Despite the versatility, the excellent properties, the use of Azofosk fertilizer should be carried out strictly according to the instructions. It is better not to feed the plants than to let them “fatten”.
Instructions
Nitroammofoska or Azofoska has a beneficial effect on any agricultural crops, fruit trees, berry bushes and flower plants. Fertilizer can be applied already at the sowing or seedling stage. Trace elements help to strengthen the root system, this significantly increases the impact.
In order not to harm, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions for using Azofosk fertilizer.
But in any case, the norms must be associated with the type of soil and the characteristics of its depletion. The rules for use are clearly spelled out on the packaging. Let's take a look at some of them:
- if fertilizer is to be scattered under annual crops, 30-45 grams will be required per hectare;
- with direct application, for example, when planting potatoes, about 4 grams are added to the hole;
- under trees and shrubs, up to 35 grams of granulated Azofoska is added to the trunk circle;
- for root dressing of garden crops and indoor flowers, 2 grams of fertilizer are dissolved in a liter of water.
Useful Tips
Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers will only benefit the plants if they are applied correctly. We invite you to get acquainted with some tips for using Azofoska:
- Top dressing should be applied when the soil is warm. Otherwise, the topsoil will start to accumulate nitrates and make the crop unsafe for consumption.
- If Azofosk or Nitroammofosk needs to be brought in in the fall, then this should be done in early September, while there are no serious frosts yet, and the soil keeps warm. With spring fertilization of the soil, work should be planned for the end of May.
- It is necessary to carefully study the instructions, since exceeding the consumption rate harms the plants.
- To reduce the amount of nitrates in the soil from the use of mineral fertilizers, you need to alternate them with organic matter.
If you want to get good yields of garden and garden crops, use any feeding rationally. Remember, overfed plants not only accumulate nitrates in their fruits. From an overdose, yields fall, and the resulting agricultural products become dangerous and quickly deteriorate.
Instead of a conclusion
Based on the existing norms for the use of Azofoska, a small amount of it is required for the season on private household plots and dachas. Unfortunately, the packages with Nitroammofoska are not designed for this. As a rule, most of the purchased dressings remain. Therefore, you need to think about storage rules.
It is necessary to store Azofoska in places inaccessible to children and animals, in dark dry rooms. As noted in the product characteristics, under the correct storage conditions, mineral nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer of any brands does not burn, does not emit toxins, does not explode.
It is necessary to store Azofoska in hermetically sealed bags made of dense polyethylene or in a non-metallic container with a well-closing lid.
There is no accumulation of mineral supplements in private farmsteads, but in farms they are purchased in large quantities and stored in one room. Dust from Azofoska must not be allowed in the air. The fact is that it has the ability to explode.
Shelf life of Azofoska is no more than one and a half years. Experts advise against using expired fertilizers.
