We won’t argue – in the first days and weeks, during which the seedlings develop, the seedlings really do have enough nutrients that are already contained in the substrate.
However, according to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , this does not mean that in the future you will not need high-quality fertilizers.
Recommendations for choosing nutrient compositions for seedlings
To care for seedlings, use specialized compounds, focusing on the species and varieties of plants - they should not contain chlorine.
But additives such as calcium, boron, manganese, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, molybdenum, on the contrary, are only welcome.
Experienced gardeners are sure that for many crops, the nitrogen component is a priority.
It would also be useful to see a note that the fertilizer you have chosen is chelated. If you find such an inscription on the package, it means that the fertilizers allow you to absorb up to 90% of microelements and reduce the chemical load on the soil.
Other advantages include the fact that chelates have a long shelf life, are not subject to spoilage during transportation, and do not contain artificial components.
Finally, plant growers recommend purchasing nutritional compositions with amino acids, humates and growth stimulants - all these components help to achieve maximum efficiency when growing young plants.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
