All about phosphorus-potassium fertilizers

Nowadays, many people are seriously passionate about the garden and vegetable garden. The planted plants require proper and timely care, without which they will not give a good and rich harvest. At certain times, seedlings must be fed with suitable compounds. In this article, we will learn more about phosphate fertilizers.

Currently, many summer residents grow on their plots a huge amount of different vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants. Each of them requires competent care. If you neglect it, the plantings will not only lose their beauty, but also will not please the owners with a good harvest. There are many ways to properly care for different cultures. In all cases, it is necessary to deliberately approach the choice of high-quality feeding. Among the popular and frequently used fertilizers is a phosphorus-potassium composition. Similar types of dressings are used by many gardeners and gardeners. The popularity of phosphorus-potassium supplements is due to the many benefits that are characteristic of them.

• Such compounds penetrate very quickly and easily into most types of soils.
• The elements that are part of these fertilizers are distinguished by a special form, due to which, in the shortest possible time, they "get" to the root system of plants.
• In absolutely any private household, this type of fertilizer can be actively used, which is what many summer residents do, caring for their gardens and orchards.
• The effect achieved by the addition of ash can last for several seasons. Despite this curious feature, experienced gardeners / gardeners recommend not neglecting the supply of such fertilizing to the soil at least once a year.
• The composition of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers contains a large number of chemicals. These include zinc, magnesium, calcium and other important elements.
• Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are good because they do not contain chlorine or chloride compounds.
• Due to the effect of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, ripe fruits stay fresh longer.
• Due to the action of phosphorus-potassium supplements, a rich growth of the green mass of plants occurs.

Phosphate-potassium fertilizers, like most other popular fertilizers, have their drawbacks, which the summer resident must be aware of.

• By introducing this drug, it is imperative to observe the correct dosage. If there is too much feeding, plant growth may slow down or stop altogether. Fruiting can also be seriously affected by this.
• It is important to consider the degree of acidity of the soil on the site before adding phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. The composition of the earth is a serious parameter that must not be forgotten. Some additives can easily make the soil more acidic.
• The considered dressings are recommended to be used only as needed. If the plants planted in the beds do not suffer from a lack of phosphorus or potassium, then it makes no sense to feed them every season. It will be appropriate to apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizer with the onset of autumn.
• Before using such drugs, you need to familiarize yourself with their composition, which is indicated on the original packaging.Many popular vegetable crops are very uncomfortable with chlorine supplements. There are such phosphorus-potassium fertilizers in which chlorine is still present.

The considered fertilizer compositions are easy to use. The summer resident should only properly prepare them for introduction and further addition to the soil. Phosphate-potassium fertilizers are sold in many garden shops and shopping centers. In most cases, branded packaging with formulations contains clear instructions for the use of dressings.

There are several of the most popular and demanded phosphorus-potash fertilizers, which summer residents buy most often. These formulations have proven to be highly effective and not as difficult to use. Let's consider some of the drugs in demand.

It is one of the best types of phosphate-potash fertilizers in high demand. The main advantage of this popular formulation is the lack of nitrogen in the formulation. The product can be stored in the soil for a long time without any problems. It remains in the ground in both autumn and winter seasons. Ava is an agent that must be added to the soil in the area before sowing seeds. The main components of this top dressing are potassium and phosphorus.

"Autumn" is a complex fertilizer. It is an effective versatile preparation that can be used to feed a wide variety of crops. The main component of this remedy is potassium. This component accounts for 18% of the total composition of the drug. In addition, "Autumn" is saturated with phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, boron. This fertilizer must be applied in the fall season, which can be easily understood by paying attention to its name. In the course of digging up land on the site, gardeners are advised to make no more than 60 g of the drug in question per 1 square meter. When digging the soil is carried out a second time, that is, in the spring season, then "Autumn" can be added again. Often "Autumn" is combined with nitrogen-containing preparations. In this case, the composition is more effective.

Another type of common effective fertilizer. This drug contains both potassium and phosphorus. Except them, the product contains enough other useful minerals necessary for seedlings. It is allowed to use "Bone Meal" throughout all seasons. This composition, which is in demand among summer residents, is made from the bones of the skeleton, horns of cattle and even hooves. Since this fertilizer is of natural origin and is organic, it can be considered absolutely safe both for the soil and for crops planted in the beds.

NSWith the help of "Bone meal", the soil is actively saturated with the necessary nutrients, which can then be stored in the soil for 6-8 months. During this period of time, the direct decomposition of the applied drug continues due to the actions of microorganisms that are usually found in the ground. As a result of such natural processes, useful elements can be released. After that, they become easily digestible for the planted plants.

It is not for nothing that phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are very popular. They are used to care for a wide variety of crops. For example, summer residents often turn to these preparations for feeding tomatoes, various flowers, and even lawns. The introduction of phosphorus-potassium compounds should be carried out according to the instructions. So, if you decide to feed your plants with the popular Ava, there are 3 main ways to use it. Let's take a look at each of them.

• A suitable solution can be prepared. After that, they need to water the plants that need feeding.
• Many summer residents mix the agent in question with the planting material, and then sow.
• It is permissible to soak the seeds in this phosphorus-potassium fertilizer just before sowing.

When working with mineral fertilizers, the summer resident must follow safety rules. Let's take a closer look at what you should pay attention to.

• The user must wear protective goggles and heavy gloves when handling such feed formulations. For example, the same phosphate rock is characterized by a dusty composition. If it accidentally ends up in the respiratory tract, it can negatively affect the mucous membrane. It is impossible to allow such a drug to affect the open areas of human skin - burns may remain.
• It is important to thoroughly rinse the tools used for work on the site. After completing all the working stages, all protective equipment must be thoroughly rinsed under running water. The same must be done in relation to used containers, devices.
• You need to be very careful when working with potassium nitrate. This chemical compound may well cause spontaneous combustion. In no case is it allowed to keep such a composition in close proximity to flammable substances, or use a fire near it. It must be remembered that potassium nitrate is a strong oxidizing agent. Can easily cause burns and sores on the skin.
• Be sure to follow the instructions for using phosphorus-potassium supplements. If you add the drug in an overabundance, this can lead to the fact that the concentration of chemicals in the fruits of plants will increase sharply.

Many gardeners are interested in how to maximize the effect of adding phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. The answer is simple: everything must be done on time. This is the main rule that should be followed in order to get excellent results and high yields in the end.

• Fertilization of annuals must be carried out in the spring and summer.
• For perennial plants on the site, you need to add the right substance throughout the season.
• Phosphate-potassium fertilizers should be added to wet soil.

Having made the decision to use phosphorus-potassium dressings, the summer resident should arm himself with a number of useful recommendations.

• Beds, on which perennial flowers grow, autumn dressing can be applied only after the end of their flowering.
• Phosphorus starvation of plants can be indicated by a purple leaf plate, twisted lower leaves and poor growth of seedlings. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the seedlings.
• If you decide to use bone meal, but you need to get results as soon as possible, then it is better to use it in powder form. As for the preparation in granules, it will be absorbed in the soil for a longer time.
• If you grow grapes on your site, you should know that fertilizing containing potassium will be very useful for him. They are able to significantly increase its immunity, increase resistance to low temperatures. The presence of phosphorus in the preparations will contribute to the rapid growth of the culture, an increase in the accumulation of sugar in the vine.
• It is important to use the considered top dressing for tomatoes. They especially need such drugs. Tomatoes need nutrition, but phosphorus is collected from the soil in very small quantities compared to nitrogen and potassium.
• If you notice that the leaves of the plants in your area are covered with yellow spots (along the edges and between the veins), and bud formation does not go into fruit development, this will signal that they lack potassium.
• Keep the condition of the plants in the area under control. Only in this way will you know that they lack certain substances. So, the leaves can begin to lose their shape, and then completely fall off if the plantings need phosphorus.
• It is recommended to buy ready-made phosphorus-potassium supplements exclusively in specialized stores. Such preparations are often found in garden outlets. Choose a product of a well-known company, be sure to read the instructions before this, which is most often applied to the packaging.
• When working with the fertilizers considered, do not forget to use protective equipment. In addition to glasses and gloves, you can wear a mask to protect the respiratory tract from the penetration of powder formulations.

For information on how to make phosphorus-potassium fertilizer with your own hands, see the next video.