What to sprinkle on a bed after harvesting potatoes: improve the soil and rid the area of wireworms

27.09.2024 19:10

At the beginning of autumn, many summer residents are busy harvesting potatoes.

Now is the time to learn about an important procedure that should be performed after the tubers have been harvested.

So, the soil in a former potato bed will most likely be depleted.

And, most likely, there will be pests in the soil. First of all, we are talking about wireworms.

Fortunately, there is a saving tool that allows you to easily improve the health of the soil.

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What to sprinkle the bed with after harvesting potatoes

A remedy such as ammonium sulfate will come to the aid of the summer resident.

There is also a good alternative - ammonium nitrate.

Yes, both of these fertilizers are sources of nitrogen. And with this microelement, as is known, you can not overdo it in the autumn months.

But when applied in moderation, nitrogen fertilizers will only bring benefits.

For 1 square meter, 15 grams of any of the above products will be enough.

Add the selected fertilizer to the soil, and then plant some "green fertilizer". The following options can be called ideal: mustard, rapeseed, oilseed radish.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief