Content
- 1 Properties and composition of the fertilizer "Kalimagnesia"
- 2 Impact on soil and plants
- 3 Pros and cons of using Kalimagnezia fertilizer
- 4 Methods for applying “Kalimag”
- 5 Terms of use of "Kalimag"
- 6 Dosages for applying “Kalimagnesia”
- 7 Instructions for using fertilizer "Kalimagnesia"
- 8 Compatibility with other fertilizers
- 9 Conclusion
- 10 Reviews about the use of Calimagnesia
Fertilizer "Kalimagnesia" allows you to improve the properties of soil depleted of microelements, which affects fertility and allows you to increase the quality and quantity of the crop. But in order for this additive to be as useful as possible and not harm the plants, it is important to use it correctly and know in what quantity and when it is best to use it.
Fertilizer "Kalimagnesia" has a positive effect on most soils, enriching them with magnesium and potassium
Properties and composition of the fertilizer "Kalimagnesia"
Potassium-magnesia concentrates, depending on the producing company, can have several names at once: “Kalimagnesia”, “Kalimag” or “Potassium magnesia”. This fertilizer is also called “double salt”, since the active elements in it are present in salt form:
- potassium sulfate (K2SO4);
- magnesium sulfate (MgSO4).
In the composition of "Kalimagnesia" the main components are potassium (16-30%) and magnesium (8-18%), and sulfur is present as a supplement (11-17%).
The proportion of chlorine obtained during production is minimal and equal to no more than 3%, so this fertilizer can be safely classified as chlorine-free.
The drug is produced in the form of a whitish powder or gray-pink granules, which are odorless and quickly dissolve in water, leaving virtually no sediment.
When using the Kalimag fertilizer, the following properties can be distinguished:
- improving soil composition and increasing its fertility by enriching it with magnesium and potassium;
- due to the minimal amount of chlorine, the additive is excellent for garden plants and garden crops that are sensitive to this substance;
- increased growth, fruiting and flowering.
Also, one of the main properties of the “Kalimagnesia” fertilizer is its easy absorption by plants, both exchangeable and non-exchangeable.
Impact on soil and plants
Fertilizers "Kalimagnesia" should be used to replenish minerals in depleted and waste areas of land. A positive result was detected when the additive was applied to such types of soils as:
- sandy and sandy loam;
- peat, which has a lack of sulfur and potassium;
- loamy, with low levels of magnesium and potassium;
- floodplain (alluvial);
- soddy-podzolic.
It should also be taken into account that if the soil has high acidity, then this fertilizer should be applied together with lime.
The impact of “Kalimagnesia” on the soil is as follows:
- restores the balance of microelements in the composition, which has a better effect on fertility;
- reduces the risk of leaching of magnesium, which is essential for the growth of some crops.
Since the application of the fertilizer “Kalimagnesia” improves the composition of the soil, this also affects the plants grown in it. The quality and quantity of the harvest increases. Plant resistance to various diseases and pests increases. Fruit ripening accelerates. A longer fruiting period was also noted. Autumn fertilizing affects the resistance of plants to unfavorable conditions, increases the winter hardiness of ornamental and fruit crops, and also improves the formation of flower buds.
The use of "Kalimagnesia" has a good effect on the benefits and taste of fruits
Pros and cons of using Kalimagnezia fertilizer
It is also worth noting a number of advantages and disadvantages of using this drug.
pros | Minuses |
The fertilizer can be used both for application in open ground and as a fertilizer for plants in greenhouse conditions. | Not recommended for application to chernozem, loess, chestnut soils and solonetzes |
Well absorbed by soil and is an accessible source of potassium, magnesium and sulfur | If applied in excess or incorrectly, it can cause oversaturation of microelements in the soil, which will make it unsuitable for growing plants. |
In moderate and small quantities, the drug is useful; it is often used as a prophylactic agent. | If we compare the “Kalimagnesia” fertilizer with potassium chloride or sulfate, then in terms of the content of the main element it is significantly inferior to them |
The fertilizer can be used for all types of crops, both perennial and annual |
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Can be stored for a long time without loss of properties |
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After application to the soil, the drug can remain in it for a long time, since it is not washed out |
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The minimum percentage of chlorine content makes the fertilizer suitable for those crops that are particularly sensitive to this component |
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Methods for applying “Kalimag”
You can feed plants with Kalimag in different ways, which makes this drug universal. It is used in dry form, and also as a solution for watering and spraying.
Kalimag fertilizers are applied during digging before planting or deep plowing in the fall. Fertilizing of plants is carried out foliar and at the root; the drug can also be used for watering and spraying some vegetable crops throughout the growing season.
Terms of use of "Kalimag"
The timing of application depends on the type of soil. Typically, it is recommended to apply the “Kalimagnesia” fertilizer in the fall to clay areas, and in the spring to light types of soil. In the second case, it is necessary to mix the drug with wood ash to enhance the effect.
As a rule, in the spring, fertilizer is introduced dry into the trunk zone of shrubs and trees, and in the fall, conifers and strawberries are fed in the same way. When planting potatoes, it is recommended to apply “Kalimagnesia” directly into the hole before planting the planting material, and also to water at the time of tuber formation.
Ornamental and fruit and berry plants are sprayed during the budding period.Vegetable crops are fed about 2-3 times during the entire growing season under the root and foliar methods.
Dosages for applying “Kalimagnesia”
The dosage of “Kalimagnesia” when applied may differ significantly from that recommended by the manufacturer. It directly depends on the amount and type of macro- and microelements already present in the soil. Also, fertilizer consumption is calculated depending on the time and characteristics of the crops that require feeding.
The rate of application of the drug depends on for what plants and in what period it will be used
On average, the dosage has the following indicators:
- 20-30 g per 1 sq. m of tree trunk area for fruit and berry bushes and trees;
- 15-20 g per 1 sq. m – vegetable crops;
- 20-25 g per 1 sq. m – root vegetables.
During plowing and digging, the average rate of the applied drug is:
- in spring - 80-100 g per 10 square meters. m;
- in autumn - 150-200 g per 10 square meters. m;
- when digging soil in greenhouse conditions - 40-45 g per 10 square meters. m.
Instructions for using fertilizer "Kalimagnesia"
With proper application of fertilizer, all garden and vegetable crops respond favorably to fertilizing. But it is very important to know that some plants need to be fed with a potassium-magnesium preparation only during the growth of green mass and during budding. Others need these microelements throughout the growing season.
For vegetable crops
Vegetable crops in most cases require fertilizing throughout the growing season, but the instructions for applying fertilizer are individual for each plant.
For tomatoes, the “Kalimagnesia” fertilizer is used before planting during spring digging - approximately 100 to 150 g per 10 square meters. m. Next, perform about 4-6 fertilizing by alternate watering and irrigation based on 10 liters of water - 20 g of the drug.
Cucumbers also respond well to the Kalimagnesia fertilizer. It should be applied when preparing the soil for planting. The dosage of the drug is about 100 g per 1 square meter. m. For effective penetration into the soil, it is recommended to apply the substance immediately before watering or rain. 14-15 days after planting, cucumbers are fed at the rate of 200 g per 100 square meters. m, and after another 15 days - 400 g per 100 sq. m.
For potatoes, it is better to fertilize during planting with 1 tsp. fertilizers in the hole. Then, at the time of hilling, the preparation is added at the rate of 20 g per 1 sq. m. m. Also spraying is carried out during the formation of tubers with a solution of 20 g per 10 liters of water.
It is recommended to apply fertilizers for carrots and beets during planting - approximately 30 g per 1 square meter. m. And also to improve taste and increase root crops, you can perform treatment at the time of thickening of the underground part, for this use a solution (25 g per 10 liters of water).
Regular and correct use of "Kalimagnesia" for tomatoes, cucumbers and root vegetables significantly increases the quantity and quality of the harvest.
For fruit and berry crops
Fruit and berry crops also need fertilizing with potassium-magnesium preparations.
For example, the use of “Kalimagnesia” for grapes is considered the most effective way to improve the quality of fruits, namely, their sugar accumulation. This additive also prevents the bunches from drying out and helps the plant survive winter frosts.
Grapes are fertilized at least 3-4 times per season.The first is done by watering with a solution at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. per 10 liters of water during fruit ripening. Moreover, each bush requires at least one bucket. Next, several more foliar feedings are carried out with an interval of 2-3 weeks with the same solution.
For successful wintering of grapes, it is recommended to use “Kalimagnesia” in the fall using the method of dry application of 20 g of the drug into the tree trunk area, followed by loosening and watering.
The preparation for grapes is one of the main fertilizers
Raspberries respond well to fertilizing with “Kalimagnesia”. It is recommended to apply during the period of fruit formation at the rate of 15 g per 1 square meter. m. This is done by deepening the preparation by 20 cm along the perimeter of the bushes into pre-moistened soil.
“Kalimagnesia” is also used as a complex fertilizer for strawberries, since they need potassium, which affects metabolic processes. By feeding, the berries accumulate more vitamins and nutrients.
Fertilizer can be applied to the soil in dry form at the rate of 10-20 g per 1 square meter. m, and also as a solution (30-35 g per 10 l of water).
For flowers and ornamental shrubs
Due to the absence of chlorine, the product is ideal for feeding many flower crops.
Fertilizer "Kalimagnesia" is used for roses both at the root and by spraying. The dosage directly depends on the type of soil, age and volume of the bush.
In order for fertilizing to be as effective as possible, it must be carried out strictly according to schedule. As a rule, fertilizer is applied in the spring at the root, deepening the preparation 15-20 cm into the soil in an amount of 15-30 g per 1 square meter. m. Then the bush is sprayed after the first wave of flowering with a solution of 10 g per 10 liters of water.The last fertilizing for roses with “Kalimagnesia” is carried out in the fall again at the root of the bush.
The fertilizer is also recommended for ornamental and wild coniferous shrubs. In this case, fertilizing is carried out as necessary if the plant lacks nutrients. This is usually indicated by yellowing of the tops of the bush. To replenish mineral substances, fertilizer is applied to the near-trunk zone at a distance of approximately 45 cm from the trunk at the rate of 35 g per 1 square meter. m. The soil is pre-watered and loosened.
Compatibility with other fertilizers
The compatibility of "Kalimagnesia" with other fertilizers is very low. If the dosage is calculated incorrectly, the use of several drugs can lead to soil poisoning, and it will become unsuitable for growing plants in it. Also, do not use urea and pesticides at the same time when applying this additive.
Conclusion
Fertilizer "Kalimagnesia" when used correctly brings tangible benefits to vegetable and garden crops. The quality and quantity of the harvest increases, the flowering and fruiting period increases, and the resistance of plants to diseases and pests improves.
