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For full development, garden crops require a complex of microelements. Plants get them from soil, which often does not contain the necessary nutrients. Mineral fertilizers help stimulate the development of crops.
One of the safest and most effective fertilizers is diammofoska. The substance contains essential microelements necessary to maintain life processes in plants. Diammofosk is suitable for feeding fruit trees, shrubs, vegetables, flowers and lawns.
Composition and benefits of fertilizer
Diammofoska is a fertilizer containing a complex of useful substances. Its main components are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Potassium and phosphorus components are present in the highest concentrations.
The fertilizer has the form of pink granules and has neutral acidity. Diammofoska also contains sulfur, magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium. These microelements are present in the granules in equal quantities.
The fertilizer is universal and suitable for use on any type of soil.The main application period is spring, but fertilizing is carried out in summer and autumn.
The substance is effective on soils rich in nitrogen: peat bogs, plowed areas, areas with high humidity. The use of diammofosk fertilizer is possible on soils poor in phosphorus and potassium.
Nitrogen stimulates the growth of green mass and the formation of flower buds. If there is a lack of microelement, the leaves turn yellow and fall off, and plant development slows down. Nitrogen is especially important in the early stages when plantings enter a period of active growth.
Diammofosk does not contain nitrates that can accumulate in soil and plants. Nitrogen is present in the fertilizer in the form of ammonium. This form reduces the loss of nitrogen due to evaporation, exposure to moisture and wind. Most of the substance is absorbed by plants.
Phosphorus promotes the formation of plant cells, participates in metabolism, reproduction and respiration of cells. Its deficiency leads to the appearance of purple color and deformed leaves.
Phosphorus in diammofoske is present as oxides, which are well absorbed by garden crops and stored in the soil. The amount of phosphorus in the fertilizer is about 20%. In its pure form, the microelement slowly penetrates the soil, so it is often applied in the fall.
When diammophoska comes into contact with the ground, phosphates break down and spread much faster. Therefore, fertilizer is used at any time during the season.
Potassium ensures the transport of nutrients to plant roots. As a result, crop resistance to diseases and adverse weather conditions increases. With a lack of microelement, the leaves turn pale, dry out, and become covered with spots.
Advantages and disadvantages
The use of diammofoski fertilizer has the following advantages:
- acts immediately after application to the soil;
- includes a complex of useful substances;
- Possibility of use for vegetables, berry fields, flowers, shrubs, fruit trees;
- increases the shelf life of the crop;
- fertilizing is effective on any type of soil;
- affordable price;
- safety for humans and the environment;
- increasing yield, taste and quality of fruits;
- increasing the shelf life of crops;
- ease of use;
- long shelf life;
- compatibility with organic fertilizers;
- absence of harmful impurities.
Disadvantages of fertilizer:
- chemical origin;
- the need to adhere to application standards;
- mandatory compliance with storage rules.
How to use
Methods of using diammophoska:
- in the spring when digging up the site;
- in the form of a solution when watering a plant.
When used dry, the soil must be moistened. The consumption rates of diammophoska in the garden depend on the type of crop. It is recommended to carry out treatments at the beginning of the season.
For irrigation, solutions are prepared that are applied at the roots of plants in the morning or evening. When processing, it is important to avoid contact of the solution with leaves, which leads to burns.
Nightshade crops
Tomatoes, peppers and eggplants need additional fertilizing to strengthen the roots and above-ground parts and improve the quality of the harvest.
When digging up a site in open ground, apply 50 g of fertilizer per 1 m2. In greenhouses and greenhouses, 30 g is enough. Additionally, when planting bushes, 5 g of the substance is added to each hole.
For irrigation, prepare a solution consisting of 10 g of diammofoska and 0.5 kg of rotted manure. The components are diluted in 10 liters of water and the plantings are watered at the root. Two treatments per season are sufficient.
Fertilizer is not used after the ovaries appear.Nitrogen causes excessive growth of bushes, which negatively affects the quality of the crop.
Potato
At fertilizing potatoes the yield, appearance and shelf life of root crops increases. Diammophoska can be applied in the following ways:
- when digging up an area for planting;
- directly into the planting hole.
When digging, the norm of the substance is 20 g per 1 square meter. m. When planting, add 5 g to each hole.
Cabbage
Cruciferous plants react negatively to chlorine, which is included in many potash fertilizers. They can be replaced by a complex fertilizer that does not contain harmful impurities.
The use of diammofoska promotes the setting of heads of cabbage and repels slugs. After feeding, cabbage is less susceptible to disease.
Procedure for fertilizing cabbage:
- when digging up an area, add 25 g per 1 square meter to the soil. m;
- when planting seedlings - 5 g in each hole.
Strawberry
When feeding diammophos strawberries, a high yield is obtained, and the bushes themselves become more powerful and resilient.
Fertilizer is applied to the soil when loosening the soil in the spring in an amount of 15 per 1 square meter. m. When the ovaries are formed, fertilizing is repeated, but the substance is dissolved in water.
Shrubs and trees
For raspberries, blackberries, pears, plums and apple trees, fertilizer is applied by adding it to the soil. The norm of the substance per 1 sq. m is:
- 10 g – for annual and biennial shrubs;
- 20 g – for adult shrubs;
- 20 – for plum and apricot;
- 30 – for apple and pear trees.
For the vineyard, take 25 g of fertilizer and scatter it on the snow. As the snow melts, the substances will be absorbed into the soil.
Lawn
Lawn grass needs fertilizing for active growth. Lawn fertilization includes a number of stages:
- in early spring, ammonium nitrate is scattered in the amount of 300 g per 1 square meter. m;
- in summer use a similar amount of diammofoska;
- In autumn, the application rate of diammophoska is reduced by 2 times.
Winter crops
Winter grain crops need additional nutrients. A universal solution is diammofoska, which can replace several types of fertilizing.
For winter wheat and barley, up to 8 c/ha of diammofoska is applied. The fertilizer is distributed in a belt manner to a depth of 10 cm. in autumn when digging up the earth, use up to 4 c/ha.
The effect of the substance begins after the snow melts. Winter crops receive a supply of nutrients necessary for harvest ripening.
Flowers and indoor plants
Diammofosk is suitable for feeding flower gardens and indoor plants. For processing, prepare a solution consisting of 1 liter of water and 1 g of fertilizer. Flowers are watered every 2 weeks.
Fertilizer promotes the appearance of new leaves and buds. Both annuals and perennial plants respond positively to fertilizing.
Precautionary measures
When properly stored and used, diammofosk does not pose a danger to humans and the environment. Use the substance in strict accordance with regulations.
Storage requirements:
- no direct sun exposure;
- availability of ventilation;
- storage in packages;
- temperature from 0 to +30°C;
- humidity below 50%;
- distance from food, animal feed and medicines.
Do not store the substance near fire sources or heating devices. Do not use containers made of wood or cardboard, which are easily flammable. Select a storage location away from children and pets.
The shelf life of diammofosk is 5 years from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, the fertilizer must be disposed of.
Use a respirator, rubber gloves and a protective suit. After treatment, wash your face and hands with soap and running water.
Do not allow the substance to come into contact with the skin and mucous membranes. In case of contact with skin, rinse with water. In case of poisoning or an allergic reaction, consult a doctor.
Conclusion
Diammofoska is a universal fertilizer, the use of which increases the yield and quality of harvested fruits. The fertilizer is used on an industrial scale and in garden plots. Diammofosk begins to act when it gets into the soil and is well absorbed by plants. If the storage and dosage rules are followed, the fertilizer is safe for the environment.
