To get lush and long-lasting flowering of roses, you need to not only grow seedlings correctly and plant them in the ground.
It is also necessary to fertilize plants in a timely manner.
Why you need to feed roses with iodine
Iodine is a chemical element that is essential for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland in humans.
However, iodine is also beneficial for plants, especially roses.
Iodine promotes the formation of flowers and fruits, improves the quality and aroma of flowers, increases plant resistance to diseases and pests, and stimulates plant growth and development.
Iodine can be used for both root and foliar feeding of roses.
What iodine fertilizers to use for feeding roses
To feed roses with iodine, you can use both ready-made preparations and self-prepared solutions.
Ready-made iodine-based preparations can be purchased in specialized stores or ordered online.
For example, the following drugs can be used.
- Iodophor is suitable for root nutrition of roses before or after they are replanted. To do this, mix 1 ml of the preparation with 10 liters of water and water the plants generously with the resulting solution.
- Iodinol: This is an antiseptic that contains 0.1% iodine and 0.9% polyvinylpyrrolidone. Iodinol can be used for foliar feeding of roses during the flowering period. To do this, dilute 1 ml of the preparation in 1 liter of water and spray the plants with this solution.
To prepare iodine fertilizers yourself, you can use regular pharmacy iodine. For example, you can prepare the following solutions.
- For root feeding of roses before planting or after replanting, you can dilute 1 drop of iodine in 3 liters of water and water the plants with this solution.
- For foliar feeding of roses during the flowering period, you can dilute 1 drop of iodine in 1 liter of water and spray the plants with this solution.
By following these simple recommendations, you can make roses bloom profusely all summer and enjoy their beauty and aroma.
