Boric acid is an excellent tool for increasing garlic yields.
This product enriches plants with boron, which is necessary for the proper formation and growth of bulbs.
Spraying garlic with boric acid prevents deficiency of this microelement and helps increase the yield.
Optimal timing of spraying
The first spraying of garlic with boric acid is carried out at the beginning of the growing season, when the first shoots appear.
At this stage, plants need additional nutrition for active growth. Spraying during this period promotes the development of a strong root system and healthy leaves.
The second spraying is recommended to be carried out during the active growth phase, when the formation of bulbs begins.
This usually happens in late May or early June. During this period, garlic is most susceptible to boron deficiency, and additional spraying helps improve the quality of the bulbs.
The last spraying is carried out in mid-summer, before the crop begins to ripen.
This helps to keep the plants healthy and ensures the accumulation of essential substances in the bulbs.
Correct concentration of solution
To spray garlic, use a solution of boric acid (0.1-0.2%). To prepare it, dilute 1-2 grams of acid in 10 liters of water, having previously diluted the powder in hot water.
It is important to observe the dosage so as not to overload the plants and avoid leaf burns.
Spray in the morning or evening hours so that the solution does not evaporate quickly and is better absorbed by plants.
Benefits of Using Boric Acid
There are many benefits to using boric acid to spray on garlic.
Boron strengthens the cell walls of plants, increasing their resistance to diseases and pests.
Garlic treated with boric acid better tolerates stressful conditions such as drought or sudden temperature changes.
Boric acid also improves the quality of the harvest. Garlic bulbs become larger, denser and juicier.
The dry matter content increases, which improves the taste and increases the shelf life of the product.
Signs of Boron Deficiency
You can recognize a lack of boron in garlic by several characteristic signs. First of all, this is a slowdown in growth and deformation of leaves.
Leaves may become pale, curled and brittle. Necrotic spots and ulcers may appear on the leaf surface.
A lack of boron also leads to a deterioration in the formation of bulbs – they become small and deformed.
Spraying with boric acid helps to quickly correct the situation and return the plants to a healthy appearance.
At the first signs of boron deficiency, foliar feeding should be carried out to prevent further deterioration of the plants.
Additional measures for the care of garlic
To obtain a high yield of garlic, it is important not only to use boric acid, but also to observe other agricultural measures.
The correct choice of planting location, timely loosening of the soil, regular watering and fertilizing - all these measures contribute to the healthy development of plants.
Garlic prefers sunny areas with well-drained soil. Before planting, the soil should be enriched with organic fertilizers and mineral additives.
Regular loosening of the soil helps improve oxygen access to the roots and prevent the formation of a soil crust.
Watering garlic should be regular, especially during the period of active growth and bulb formation.
However, you should avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
It is important to monitor the condition of plants and carry out timely treatment against diseases and pests.
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