In winter, some experienced gardeners engage in what at first glance seems like a strange activity.
They sprinkle some kind of cereal on the snow at their dacha.
Buckwheat, rice or oatmeal are usually used.
But don't be surprised. Know: experienced summer residents never do anything on their country plot "just like that".
The procedure of sprinkling snow with grains is a very effective action.
But what effect exactly is achieved? It depends on the product used.
What happens if you sprinkle rice on snow
Once the snowflakes melt, the product will be “pulled” into the soil.
As a result, the soil cover will be enriched with important microelements. For example, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
In addition, there will be starch in the soil.
As a result, in the new summer cottage season, planting of certain crops will be carried out in soil that is distinguished by its fertility.
To achieve the desired result, you need to do the following: turn the rice into powder using a coffee grinder, and then sprinkle this mass on the snow (there should be a glass of the product per square meter).
What happens if you sprinkle buckwheat on snow
The steps are the same: grind the grain and scatter the resulting powder over the snow (a glass per 1 m2).
One day the snow will melt and the buckwheat will decompose.
The soil will “breathe” and receive a number of important components (calcium, magnesium, iron).
In addition, the product will attract worms. And the plant that will be planted on the site will acquire protection from a number of diseases.
You should sprinkle buckwheat on the area where tomato bushes will grow.
What happens if you sprinkle oatmeal on snow
If you use crushed oatmeal, the soil will be enriched with potassium, calcium and magnesium.
In addition, the soil cover will become looser.
