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Why and how to feed seedlings with iodine: every gardener must know
16.01.2024 06:50
Many gardeners create optimal conditions for seedlings in order to achieve a rich harvest in the future.
One of the key factors in this process is feeding seedlings with iodine.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, spoke about fertilizing plants with iodine.
Why feed seedlings with iodine
Iodine is an important microelement for plant and animal organisms. It is necessary for regulating the thyroid gland, which in turn increases the ability of plants to absorb various nutrients.
Iodine is also a key factor in the process of plant growth and development, especially in conditions of insufficient sunlight.
If seedlings do not receive enough iodine, plants may stop growing and developing, resulting in reduced yields or other serious problems.
Feeding seedlings with iodine can also help healthy plants more successfully fight various diseases and pests, which will significantly improve their performance.
How to use iodine when growing seedlings
Iodine is usually added to the nutrient medium for seedlings, or special iodine solutions can be used for watering.
However, it is important to remember that improper use of chemical additives can lead to negative consequences, such as over-watering of the soil or leaching of nutrients.
Therefore, before using iodine, the gardener must carry out all the necessary research to determine the optimal dosage and application scheme.
The best way to use iodine when growing seedlings is to use iodine salt or potassium iodide.
Usually one pinch of iodide salt or 2-3 drops of potassium iodide solution (0.2-0.5%) is added to a liter of water or nutrient solution for seedlings.
This dosage is sufficient to enrich the soil with essential nutrients, but will not lead to an overabundance of chemical additives.
However, it is not recommended to use iodine as the sole source of nutrients for seedlings.
It should be used in combination with other minerals and nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, etc.
Summary
In conclusion, it can be said that the use of iodine when growing seedlings is necessary to obtain a high-quality harvest.
It strengthens plants and helps fight various diseases and pests.
However, the use of such chemical additives must be done with caution and prudence to avoid negative consequences for the soil and plant organism.
Moreover, iodine is not the only source of nutrients and its use should be accompanied by the use of other minerals and nutrients.
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