Popular fertilizer for seedlings turned out to be real poison: here's what you shouldn't add to the soil

25.01.2023 17:50

Every summer resident has his own arsenal of fertilizers for plants at different stages of development - from seedlings to the last fruits.

Many gardeners learn from experience that it is better to refuse some methods. Sometimes one useful moment is covered by 2-3 disadvantages.

In some cases, folk remedies are of no use. The reason may be that the gardener did something wrong or the recipe itself is useless.

For several decades now, gardeners have been arguing. Some claim that tea leaves are good for seedlings. Others argue the opposite.

In defense of their version, opponents of tea brewing point out that it:

Seedling
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  • provokes the appearance of fungus;
  • attracts midges;
  • does not carry much nutritional value.

The fungus can cause serious diseases such as blackleg or powdery mildew. Midges are not as dangerous to plants as their larvae.

Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend using only proven folk remedies or special preparations that are available in garden stores.

Dmitry Bobrovich Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor