The choice of fertilizer for basil: how to feed the inhabitants of the beds or growing at home greens?

Basil is an important spice that reveals any dish. Therefore, housewives love to add it to food or even use it separately.

In the market, this herb is quite expensive, but why spend extra money if you can grow basil yourself. However, he needs special care, which includes dressing.

The article will tell you how to choose the right fertilizer for this spice or make it yourself, as well as, in fact, feed the plant.

Importance of feeding

Top dressing - the introduction of various mineral and organic substances for the harmonious growth and development of plants. Competently selected dressing will save plants from diseases, will help the leaves and stems develop more actively.

If we exclude fertilizing from the life of basil, especially contained in the home, he will quickly begin to fade and wither. The leaves will lose elasticity and crispness, the stems do not have enough strength to keep the layer on weight, the lack of potassium and nitrogen (mineral substances) may affect the taste.

When to fertilize?

After basil is planted in suitable soil for it, it is necessary to feed the plant. Top dressing is done 12 days after the seeds hit the ground.

Then the action must be repeated every month to achieve the desired results. It is not necessary to wait for the deterioration of the condition of the plant to make the feeding. To avoid problems, basil should be “fed” regularly.

What can be fertilized for growth in the garden in an open field?

Two weeks after planting, basil can be fed with nitrogen fertilizers.. In addition to them, phosphate fertilizers should be used, which strengthen the root system, therefore, giving the plant stability.

Potassium fertilizers increase the density of basil leaves and strengthen the stems.

Important! Nitrogen fertilizers stimulate plant growth.

Buying a ready mix: what to choose?

There are many different companies that provide high-quality fertilizer for plants, but only a fraction is suitable for basil.

• YORKEY. It serves to strengthen the leaves of the plant, increase the growth rate and development of the root system. Able to prevent plant disease and even get rid of it.
• POKON. Fertilizer stimulates the growth of basil and improves the conductivity of the stems - natural, nutrients with greater speed will get into the plant.
• SOYUZHIM. Protects plants from external, harmful effects and promotes harmonious growth.

When buying fertilizer should pay attention to the composition and purpose. The composition should be only minerals and nothing more, no experimental chemicals that can only harm.

On the packaging of each fertilizer is written, what it serves. Means, for coniferous plants, citrus or seedling. You need to carefully familiarize yourself with this aspect and choose exactly the type that is suitable for basil (seedlings, spices, etc.).

The average cost of fertilizers in St. Petersburg and Moscow:

How to make a purchase?

On the packaging of each fertilizer detailed instructions for use.

Steps required for feeding basil:

1. Measure out the right amount of fertilizer (often in the kit attached measuring spoon). On open ground, you need 30-40 grams.
2. Spread the pellets evenly around the plant.
3. Mix the granules with the soil.
4. To water.

Such a simple sequence of actions will provide improvement to the plants.

How to cook yourself and use?

There are many materials for the manufacture of fertilizers. The main ones are:

• eggshell;
• fruit and vegetable waste, except citrus.

Terms of cooking fertilizer from eggshell:

1. Pour the shell with separated or thawed water in a container with a volume of 3 liters or more.
2. Defend the mixture for 3 days.
3. Drain and add new water. Repeat this action 2 times.
4. Dry the shell and crush to a state of granules.
5. Sprinkle the soil next to the plant.

Terms of preparation of fertilizer from waste:

1. On the bucket set the grid.
2. Insert the garbage bag into the bucket, the bottom of which is punctured in several places.
3. Fill the bucket with cleaning.
4. After filling the bucket should release all the air and press down with something heavy.
5. Liquid, flowing to the bottom of the need to water the plant.

Features of the use of top dressing at home when grown on a windowsill and balcony

The main difference in home feeding is the fact that in the apartment the plants are less affected by the climatic factor. In spring and summer, all plants need active feeding. In winter and spring, things are somewhat more complicated:

• if basil goes to the stage of complete rest, then it does not require feeding at all;
• if he falls "signs of life", then you should only reduce the amount of feeding a half to two times.

The rest of the process is identical with feeding in the open field. It makes no difference whether basil is grown on a balcony or windowsill. The feeding process is identical.

Can I not apply?

This is not recommended if there is a desire to grow a high-quality product, which subsequently will bring only a positive result. In the absence of auxiliary nutrients, basil will grow much slower.and its leaves may become less crunchy and more withered.

The plant can get sick and "die", leaving the mistress without a crop. Carefully choose fertilizer for feeding basil and follow the instructions, then the harvest will please not only the eyes, but also your table!

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