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To obtain a stable harvest, you cannot do without fertilizing the soil. Moreover, if there is a small plot of land, the land has to be exploited annually. Unless crop rotation is used to rest an area from specific crops.
To saturate the soil with nutrients, organic matter is most often used, but it does not fully restore the soil. Therefore, mineral fertilizers should not be rejected. Azofoska is a fertilizer that should be in the gardener’s arsenal to enrich the soil with a whole range of nutrients.
Why Azofoska
There are many reasons why gardeners and gardeners love this mineral fertilizer Azofoska or nitroammofoska:
- Firstly, it attracts the presence of balanced microelements necessary for the plant to successfully develop at different stages of the growing season.
- Secondly, compared to other mineral supplements, the price is most reasonable.
- Thirdly, consumption rates are negligible. As they say, two birds with one stone are “killed” at once: the land is fed and ready to bear fruit, and the family budget will not suffer.
Compound
Azofoska is a complex mineral fertilizer, which contains microelements important for plant development: Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. In the classic version, which is Nitroammofoska, all elements are in equal proportions, 16%. Depending on the brand, the percentage composition will be slightly different.
- Even judging by the name, Nitrogen is one of the important elements contained in Azofoska.
- The second substance included in the composition is phosphorus. It can contain from 4 to 20 percent. This amount of microelement is sufficient to ensure the vital activity of plants during the growing season and to obtain a rich harvest if applied in a timely manner.
- Different brands of Azofoski contain the least amount of potassium: 5-18%. The last trace element is sulfur. Its content is negligible, but it is enough for plants.
Many gardeners using this mineral fertilizer for the first time are interested in what is the difference between nitroammofoska and Azofoska. Essentially, these are the same mineral substance, with similar properties, so it is impossible to say which is better. Both fertilizers are good in their own way. The difference is that classic Nitroammofoska does not contain sulfur.
Characteristics
Azofoska, which is a complex mineral fertilizer, has the following characteristics:
- packaging in the form of non-gyroscopic granules 1-5 mm in size, white or light pink;
- due to their friability, even after long-term storage, the granules do not stick together;
- dissolves well in water and is easily absorbed by plants;
- The fertilizer is safe: non-flammable, does not absorb moisture, non-toxic.
- For storage, use vacuum packaging or containers that close tightly.
This you need to know:
Advantages
Before talking about the advantages of neutral and universal fertilizer, it should be noted that it can be used on any soil, including depleted soils:
- yield increase is guaranteed even in sandy and clayey areas;
- You can fertilize the soil in open ground and greenhouses;
- Application of Azofoska is possible in the fall or immediately before planting.
Excess nutrients negatively affect the yield and safety of vegetables and fruits.
Advantages of Azofoska:
- due to excellent solubility, it is absorbed by 100%, activates plant growth by strengthening the root system;
- strengthens the immune system, makes garden and garden crops less susceptible to diseases and pests, temperature changes;
- plants bloom better and more abundantly, fruit set increases, which, in turn, has a positive effect on productivity;
- the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables increases due to the increase in fats in them;
- The fertilizer “works” for a long time, even in rainy weather;
- The use of Azofoska allows you to avoid additional fertilizing.
Varieties
It is quite difficult to say unambiguously which Azofoska is better. The choice of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer will depend on the crops being grown and the characteristics of the soil. That is why there are types of feeding that differ in the ratio of microelements. Today they produce fertilizer brands that contain different contents of the main elements: Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium - NPK:
- Azofoska 16:16:16 is a classic, the fertilizer is used for any crops grown in the garden.
- NPK 19:9:19. This Azofoska contains less phosphorus, so it is recommended to use it on soils rich in this element. Since phosphorus is strongly washed out by precipitation, its losses are significant.But in arid and warm regions, this brand will come in handy.
- NPK 22:11:11 contains a lot of Nitrogen. Fertilizer is used to restore neglected lands, as well as in cases where the site is intensively exploited every year.
- Chlorine-free Azofoska 1:1:1 has a high concentration of nutrients. It is used as a basic pre-sowing fertilizer, as well as for direct application when planting plants. Used for any type of soil for various crops.
- Azofoska 15:15:15 has a high concentration of nutrients, so fertilizing is much more profitable than conventional one-component fertilizers. In addition to the main components - Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, this brand of mineral fertilizer is enriched with magnesium and iron, calcium and zinc, manganese and cobalt, and molybdenum. Although the presence of these microelements is negligible, they all contribute to increased photosynthesis and the accumulation of chlorophyll.
Despite its versatility and excellent properties, the use of Azofoska fertilizer should be carried out strictly according to the instructions. It is better not to feed the plants rather than to let them “fatten”.
Instructions
Nitroammofoska or Azofoska has a beneficial effect on any agricultural crops, fruit trees, berry bushes and flowering plants. Fertilizer can be applied already at the sowing or seedling stage. Microelements help strengthen the root system, which significantly increases the impact.
To avoid harm, you must read the instructions for using Azofoska fertilizer.
But in any case, the norms must be associated with the type of soil and the characteristics of its depletion. The instructions for use are clearly stated on the packaging. Let's look at some of them:
- if the fertilizer is to be scattered for annual crops, 30-45 grams will be required per hectare;
- when applied directly, for example, when planting potatoes, about 4 grams are added to the hole;
- under trees and shrubs, up to 35 grams of granulated Azofoska are added to the tree trunk circle;
- For root feeding of garden crops and indoor flowers, dissolve 2 grams of fertilizer in a liter of water.
Useful tips
Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers will only benefit plants if they are applied correctly. We suggest getting acquainted with some tips for using Azofoska:
- Fertilizing should be done when the soil is warm. Otherwise, the top layers of the soil will begin to accumulate nitrates and make the crop unsafe for consumption.
- If Azofoska or Nitroammofoska needs to be applied in the fall, then this should be done in early September, while there are no serious frosts yet, and the soil retains heat. When fertilizing the soil in spring, work should be planned for the end of May.
- It is necessary to carefully study the instructions, since exceeding the consumption rate harms the plants.
- To reduce the amount of nitrates in the soil from the use of mineral fertilizers, you need to alternate them with organic matter.
If you want to get good yields of garden and vegetable crops, use any fertilizer rationally. Remember, overfed plants not only accumulate nitrates in their fruits. From an overdose, productivity decreases, and the resulting agricultural products become dangerous and quickly deteriorate.
Instead of a conclusion
Based on the existing standards for the use of Azofoska, a small amount of it is required per season on private plots and summer cottages. Unfortunately, packages with Nitroammophoska are not designed for this. As a rule, most of the purchased fertilizers remain. Therefore, you need to think about storage rules.
Azofoska should be stored in places inaccessible to children and animals, in dark, dry rooms. As noted in the product description, under the correct storage conditions, mineral Nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer of any brand does not burn, does not emit toxins, or explode.
Azofoska should be stored in hermetically sealed bags made of thick polyethylene or non-metallic containers with a well-closing lid.
On private farmsteads there is no accumulation of mineral fertilizers, but on farms they are purchased in large quantities and stored in one room. Dust from Azofoski should not be allowed to be in the air. The fact is that it has the ability to explode.
The shelf life of Azofoski is no more than one and a half years. Experts do not recommend using expired fertilizer.
