The honeysuckle will be covered with large berries if you don’t forget to feed the bush in the spring.
There are three mandatory fertilizers that are applied in turn. Thanks to them, the berries become larger, sweeter and more aromatic, and the bush itself develops well.
When to feed honeysuckle
Gardeners distinguish three stages when honeysuckle needs to be fertilized - during bud break, before flowering, and during berry formation. Each type of fertilization has its own goals.
1. The first feeding helps the plant to recover more quickly after winter and build up green mass.
2. The second is needed to improve the quality of flowering and fruit setting.
3. The third feeding is necessary for the honeysuckle to produce large and juicy berries.
If you skip the first two feedings, you won't be able to cheat. The additives work great in combination, and separate application will not give such a great result.
First feeding
Dissolve 1 tbsp of urea in 10 liters of water. This is problematic in cold liquid, so it is better to use warm liquid. You can prepare 10 liters of warm water at once or use a small amount for dissolution, and then bring to the desired volume by pouring in cold liquid.
Urea can be replaced without losing the quality of the result. Chicken manure or mullein are suitable for this. However, it should be remembered that organic matter for honeysuckle is applied once every 2-3 years.
Second feeding
In 10 liters stir 2 tbsp. of any complex fertilizer for berry bushes with microelements.
Third feeding
The following composition consists of nitrophoska and potassium sulfate - 2 tbsp. and 1 tbsp. per 10 liters of water. The same story as with urea. The components dissolve poorly in cold water, so warm water is needed.
