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Proper Fertilizer for Onions: How to Avoid Crop Loss
07.01.2024 15:51
Onions are one of the most commonly grown crops among gardeners and vegetable growers.
However, to obtain a bountiful harvest and maintain its quality, proper feeding is necessary.
Today you will learn what mistakes to avoid when fertilizing onions and how to choose the right fertilizers.
Let us pay attention to what the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh thinks about this matter.
How does improper feeding affect onions?
Incorrect selection of fertilizers and their incorrect use can negatively affect the development of onions.
Oversaturation of the soil with nitrogen fertilizers can cause increased growth of the green part of the plant and a decrease in the size of the bulbs.
The bulbs become smaller and less suitable for storage. Also, high chlorine content in fertilizers can negatively affect the growth and quality of onions.
What fertilizers are not recommended to use
One of the fertilizers that is not recommended for use when feeding onions is organic matter. The introduction of organic fertilizers during the growing season can lead to excessive growth of green mass and slow down the formation of bulbs. It is also not recommended to use yeast, which promotes intensive growth of greens, but reduces the development of bulbs.
Choosing the Right Fertilizer for Onions
When choosing fertilizer for onions, it is necessary to take into account the composition of the soil, its acidity and the condition of the plants. One of the recommended fertilizers is ammonia. It promotes intensive growth and improves the quality of onions.
You can also use universal mineral mixtures, which contain all the necessary substances for the favorable growth and development of onions.
Alternative feeding methods
Instead of using chemical fertilizers, you can pay attention to alternative methods of feeding onions. For example, you can use humus, which contains organic matter and microelements necessary for plant growth.
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