How to properly feed currants in autumn: what you shouldn’t forget

05.10.2024 15:45

The fact that currants need mineral “support” in the autumn period of time is usually beyond doubt.

This helps the shrubs cope with the cold during winter, meet their nutrient needs and guarantee a good harvest next year.

However, it is worth remembering that you need to adhere to certain rules so that the culture gets maximum benefit.

What points should be kept in mind?

Dosage

Sometimes it may seem to novice gardeners that nothing will happen from an excess of nutrients: after all, these are useful components.

This is a misconception.

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If the recommended norms are exceeded, the root system risks getting burned.

For application of dry fertilizers

It is worth remembering that this method is quite good. But first of all, it is worth watering. Only after that we distribute fertilizers.

If the soil is dry, then fertilizers will not have much effect.

Features of the root system

It is important to exercise some caution during the loosening process after adding nutrients. The fact is that the roots of currants are very close to the surface of the earth.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What points should be kept in mind?
  2. Dosage
  3. For application of dry fertilizers
  4. Features of the root system