Fertilizing beets in July: 3 mistakes gardeners make, considering them rules
06.07.2023 19:05
How to make beets grow tasty and beautiful? It turns out that it is enough to avoid three mistakes.
In July, root crops begin to gain weight, and at this time it is necessary to exclude nitrogen fertilizing or reduce its application to a minimum.
If too much nitrogen gets into the soil, the result will be a small root crop that is too sweet.
We need potassium, phosphorus and magnesium – these microelements will make the beets large, juicy and tasty.
What mistakes should be avoided?
- Beetroot loves boron – this is a myth. The importance of this element is greatly exaggerated. It turns out that boron belongs to the fourth class of toxicity, and it causes excessive tissue hydration.
- Salt. On poor and under-fertilized soil, salt will not make the beets sweet and large.
- Natural fertilizers. Yeast and nettle are suitable as fertilizers, but not for root crops.
Potassium and phosphorus. Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are important, but many people add potassium chloride. However, beets do not like chlorine-containing fertilizers.
