Is it possible to save plants that were damaged by hail: will they be as good as new?
Of all the summer misfortunes for a summer resident, there is nothing worse than hail. Drought and torrential rains can be dealt with, but if plants are hit by hail, many give up.
In fact, not all is lost even if there has been hail, although much depends on the size of the ice pellets.
We will tell you whether it is possible to save plants damaged by hail and how to do it.
City. Instructions for summer residents
First, if we are talking about damaged plants, then pruning should be carried out. This applies to leafy greens, as well as beets.
After pruning, the plant will grow new leaves.
If there are no leaves left on the branch, then there is no need to cut off the shoots. Only the broken branches are cut off.
If we are talking about the tops and stepsons of tomatoes, then they can still be rooted.
Secondly, it is necessary to fertilize the affected bushes. For this, growth stimulants or urea are used.
By improving nutrition, you can expect the plant to recover more quickly from stress.
Thirdly, broken stems and branches can be tied up and secured. There is a chance that the sap will continue to flow.
If these are branches of young trees or bushes, they are also covered with garden pitch and bandaged.
For some time after this, the plants are watered generously.
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