Getting a rich onion harvest is a goal that many garden and vegetable garden owners pursue. One of the key factors influencing a successful result is proper plant nutrition.
Today we will look at an effective fertilizer that will help increase onion yields.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to feed onions.
Top dressing during the growth period
The first stage of feeding occurs in June, when the onion is in the active growth stage.
During this period, it is especially important to provide plants with the necessary nutrients.
The ideal choice would be calcium nitrate, which contains nitrogen. Dilute 12 grams of nitrate in 10 liters of water and water the plants at the root. Nitrogen fertilizer stimulates the growth of green feathers and the formation of bulbs.
Top dressing during the period of bulb formation
The next stage of feeding is carried out from June 10 to 20. Use potassium monophosphate for feeding.
Dilute 15 grams of potassium monophosphate in 10 liters of water and water the plants. After 3 days, apply chicken manure as a top dressing.
Dilute 1 liter of chicken manure in 9 liters of water and leave for two days. Then dilute 500 ml of infusion in 10 liters of water and water the plants.
Top dressing at the end of the growth period
The last stage of feeding is carried out from June 20 to 30. At this stage, the plants have already formed bulbs and it is important to maintain their health.
If the bulbs look weak or the feathers begin to droop, use a nitrogen-containing fertilizer.
Dilute 1 tablespoon of ammonia in 5 liters of water and treat the onion plantings once in the evening.
If the bulbs are developing well and growing significantly, feed them with an infusion of wood ash.
Take 1 liter of sifted ash, pour 9 liters of boiling water and leave for two days. Then mix 500 ml of infusion with 9 liters of water and pour over the onion.
Earlier we talked about what kind of fertilizer for apple trees is considered ideal in the spring.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
