Fertilizers for indoor plants

The most important condition for obtaining in the rooms a good harvest of vegetables and subtropical fruit crops is the regulation of the nutrient regime of the soil in boxes and pots. Since vegetable and fruit plants are high-intensive crops, they place particularly great demands on fertilizers.

For normal growth and development, they primarily need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Nitrogen stimulates plant growth, with its lack of leaves brightens, and shoots become brittle and brittle. Phosphorus provides flowering, fruiting, as well as growth of the root system. Potassium increases the resistance of plants to diseases and unfavorable environmental conditions, primarily to low temperatures, enhances the color of flowers.

In addition, houseplants need trace elements( iron, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc) and in small amounts of magnesium, taking part in the process of photosynthesis. We recommend that you buy liquid fertilizers in stores already prepared. To such fertilizers first of all belong: "Rainbow", "Cascade", "Hyacinth", "Palm".Plants grown on acidic soils - tea, feijoa and some vegetables, often suffer from a lack of iron. Therefore, in the preparation of substrates for these plants, iron chelates are added. All fertilizers sold in stores are usually accompanied by detailed instructions on the doses, methods and timing of their use. Dates and doses of fertilizer application largely depend on the species composition of plants, their condition, age and season period.

In winter fertilizer for most plants, especially during their rest period, is best not to apply. When introducing fertilizers, it is necessary to know and remember the following rules.

♦ sick plants should not be fertilized with fertilizers;

♦ fertilize plants only during growth, flowering and fruiting;

♦ to avoid root burns before fertilizing the plant must be watered;

♦ When preparing a nutrient solution, it is better to make it weaker than too concentrated, as this can lead to burns and death of plants.

When growing vegetables in a room, the use of organic fertilizers is very important. Particularly responsive to them are tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, eggplants, cabbage and salads, as well as green cultures.

It is best to use rotted manure, peat and especially various composts in room conditions.

Organic fertilizers are applied at the rate of 0.1 - 0.2 kg per plant( tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, sweet peppers).They are embedded in the soil when preparing it. To obtain a high yield, it is necessary to carry out regular fertilizing with microfertilizers. Microelements are recommended for foliar application. During the growing season( April-October), it should be fed with microfertilizers 2-3 times. For the introduction of microfertilizers, it is best to purchase the ready-made top dressing "Cascade"( aerosol).It contains all the necessary microelements, as well as various humic acids.