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Kristalon fertilizer is a whole complex of mineral fertilizers with universal or targeted action. Instructions for use may differ for different cultures, so it is worth studying the features of the drug.
What is Crystal used for?
In the process of growing any crops, one cannot do without the use of fertilizers. Plants lack vitamins and microelements on poor soils, and even nutritious soil is prone to rapid depletion, especially in the absence of crop rotation. Every season, it is customary to feed the vegetable garden and garden with minerals, primarily nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Kristalon - a series of chelate fertilizers for all types of garden crops
It is not always convenient to add different drugs separately or mix them together, carefully calculating the dosages. The big advantage of Fertik's Kristalon fertilizer is its balanced composition. Both universal and narrowly targeted varieties of fertilizing contain all the substances necessary for plant health.
You can use Crystalon in the garden:
- to increase the nutritional value of depleted soil;
- for quick rooting of vegetable and fruit crops;
- to improve the growth and development of green mass of plants;
- to increase productivity.
The addition of Crystalon increases resistance to fungi and pests. Even under unfavorable climatic conditions, crops are less likely to suffer from pathogenic microorganisms.
Composition of Crystalon
You can buy fertilizer in several varieties at gardening stores. The composition of the preparations will vary slightly depending on the crops for which they are intended. However, any of the supplements in the series contains the following substances:
- potassium;
- nitrogen;
- phosphorus;
- magnesium;
- boron and copper;
- iron;
- manganese;
- zinc and molybdenum;
- sulfur.
The table helps you get acquainted with the distribution of nutrients in Kristalon fertilizers
Pros and cons of the drug Kristalon
Fertilizer helps reduce the time and effort required to cultivate the garden. It has other advantages:
- All fertilizers in the series are chelated - the minerals in them are enclosed in an organic shell. This ensures maximum absorption of nutrients by plants.
- The microelements present in the composition dissolve slowly and remain in the soil for a long time, for 2-3 seasons.
- The consumption of the drug is several times lower than when using other mineral and organic mixtures.
- Fertilizer increases plant immunity and provides protection against most fungal diseases.
- With regular use of Crystalon, crop yields increase and the taste of fruits increases.
- The drug is environmentally friendly, it does not harm the soil or the plants themselves and does not lead to the accumulation of negative compounds.
Along with its advantages, Crystalon also has disadvantages. These include:
- short shelf life of the finished solution - chelated fertilizers lose their beneficial properties in just a couple of hours, so they need to be used immediately;
- unsuitability for use in low temperature conditions - plantings can be watered and sprayed with the drug only during the warm season.
Despite the disadvantages, the fertilizer still has many more advantages.
Types of Crystalon
Crystalon is presented in several varieties on the gardening market. Fertilizers differ in chemical composition, most of them are recommended for specific garden crops.
Universal Crystal (White)
The product in white packaging is intended for fertilizing all types of plants. It contains nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus in balanced amounts, so fertilizing can be applied throughout the entire growing season.
As part of the Universal fertilizer, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are distributed equally
Use Universal Crystal for the prevention of diseases and in cases of deficiency of one of the main minerals.Thus, a lack of nitrogen is indicated by sluggish growth of crops, a lack of phosphorus is indicated by a reddish or purple tint to the leaves. With potassium deficiency, fruits ripen poorly and yields decrease.
Crystalon green
The drug with light green labeling is intended for plants in the vegetable garden and garden throughout the entire growing season. It is especially suitable for cucumbers.
Cucumber dressing is also suitable for other crops, in particular pumpkin
Crystal pink
The drug in pink packaging is intended for ornamental plants, mainly garden flowers. It can be used not only for roses, but also for peonies, tulips and others. Fertilizer has a positive effect on crop growth, promotes active budding and lush flowering.
Pink Crystalon in ampoules is used for flower care
Crystalon brown
The drug with a brown pattern on the packaging is intended for fertilizing root and bulbous crops - it stimulates the active growth of underground parts of plants. Brown Crystal can also be used in arid regions for crops with shallow roots, for example, melons and tomatoes.
The brown variety of Kristalon is aimed at feeding roots and tubers
Crystalon red
Fertilizing with red markings improves the flowering of garden crops and stimulates the abundant formation of ovaries. The drug contains an increased amount of potassium, which is responsible for the ripening of fruits. It can be used for bulbous and fruit crops; strawberries, wild strawberries and garden flowers respond well to application.
Red Crystal contains a lot of potassium, which is important for harvest
Crystal blue
The drug with blue packaging contains predominantly nitrogen and potassium with small amounts of phosphorus and magnesium. It can be used during the period of active development of crops, to increase green mass and root growth. Fertilizing is especially beneficial for root crops and green vegetables growing in fertile soils.
Blue Crystal is recommended for spring application
Crystalon norms
The dosage of fertilizer application depends on the plant crop. An interesting feature is that both specialized types of the drug and general-purpose fertilizers can be used for plants in a certain order.
For seedlings
When caring for home seedlings, it is recommended to alternate different types of fertilizer. In particular:
- after seedlings are planted in separate containers, Yellow Crystal, rich in phosphorus, is used, treatment is carried out three times at intervals of a week;
- after this, the seedlings are shed with the Blue preparation in the presence of illumination and the White one, in natural light conditions and at temperatures up to 18 ° C;
- if seedlings grow in daylight and at temperatures up to 22 ° C, use the Universal solution, and at 25 ° C and above - Red.
When growing seedlings, universal fertilizing is alternated with Yellow and Red
The dosage in all cases is 2 g of the substance per liter of liquid.
For tomatoes
When growing tomato seedlings, Tomato Crystal is used with a high content of potassium, sulfur and nitrogen. To treat seedlings at home, take a 0.1% solution of the substance and apply it weekly; after transferring the seedlings to the ground, water with a 0.2% solution twice a month.
Tomato Kristalon is used in open ground every 2 weeks
When growing in a greenhouse, you need to use 0.1% fertilizer and apply it every 3 waterings.
Legumes
Fertilizer for beans, peas and lentils is applied twice - during the formation of the mustache and during the period of fruit formation. In the first case, you need to water the crops with Yellow Crystal, then move on to Universal.
For legumes, Crystalon can be used in the formation of tendrils and fruits
The dosage for a bucket of water depends on external conditions. When the weather is favorable, 20 g of the drug is taken for irrigation; when the weather is unfavorable, only 10 g.
Potato
Potato beds are fertilized every 14 days throughout the active period. Before the crop blooms, the Yellow variety of Kristalon is used, after the buds bloom, the Brown preparation is used.
You can water sensitive potatoes with Crystal all summer long.
As in the case of legumes, 10 to 20 g of the substance should be diluted in a bucket of clean water. The maximum dosage is taken if the weather in summer is favorable.
For cucumbers
When growing cucumbers, it is recommended to use a special fertilizer with light green markings. The drug can be used for seedlings, starting in February. Instructions for use of Cucumber Crystalon advise diluting 10 g of the substance in a 10 liter container and watering the seedlings weekly.
Special Cucumber Kristalon begins to be used when growing seedlings
Throughout the summer until July, cucumbers are also watered with a 0.1% solution. In a greenhouse this is done every 3 regular waterings, in an outdoor garden - once every 2 weeks.On poor soils, foliar fertilizers are used, the concentration should be 1%.
For strawberries and wild strawberries
Kristalon Fertika for strawberries and wild strawberries is used from April to June. Fertilizing ensures abundant flowering and setting of the crop, and also improves the sugar content of the fruit.
To care for strawberries in the garden, you can use fertilizer in ampoules
A special fertilizer is diluted in a proportion of 10 ml per liter of water and used for watering once every 2 weeks during the growing season. For spraying, use the same solution with similar frequency.
For garden flowers
Fertilizing the flower bed can be done using Pink fertilizer or special Kristalon Fertik Flower with high volumes of nitrogen and potassium. Watering and spraying are carried out from May to August at intervals of an average of 2 weeks.
You can spray garden flowers with Flower Crystal; it is suitable for both flower beds and potted plants
The dosage remains standard - flowers need a solution of 0.1-0.2% for watering and 1% for spraying.
For indoor plants
You can use fertilizer not only in the garden, but also when caring for indoor flowers. It is allowed to use Red fertilizer - watering begins in early spring with the appearance of new shoots, and stops after flowering. Treatment is carried out once every 3 weeks, the drug is diluted in a volume of 80 mg per liter of liquid.
For citrus fruits
You can treat homemade lemons, oranges and other plants with a special Crystal for citrus fruits; it increases the brightness of the leaves and improves the juiciness of the fruit. From spring to autumn, crops are watered twice a month with a solution of 10 ml per liter of water. If necessary, spraying is added along the crown, the concentration remains the same.
Crystallon for citrus fruits makes plants brighter and improves fruiting in pots
For hydrangeas
The series of fertilizers contains a special preparation for hydrangeas and azaleas; it improves the flowering of potted plants and increases its duration. To prepare the solution, you need to dilute 10 ml of liquid fertilizer in a liter of water, and pour the preparation evenly onto the soil.
Crystal for hydrangeas and azaleas promotes abundant flowering
In spring and summer, fertilizer can be applied once every 14 days. In winter, Crystalon for hydrangeas is also recommended for use, but the solution must be applied once every 3 weeks.
How to use Crystalon
It is recommended to treat garden, garden and household crops in accordance with the instructions for specific types of preparation. But it is possible to derive general rules:
- The dosage ranges from 5 to 20 g of the drug per feeding. At the same time, for plants in the ground it is more convenient to use powder for dilution in water, and for indoor crops it is more convenient to use specialized liquid fertilizer Kristalon in ampoules.
- Before using the drug, you need to study its composition and find out the proportions of minerals. The Universal type is suitable for use throughout the season, Red is recommended for use during the ripening and fruiting period, Blue and Yellow fertilizers are suitable for plants after transplantation.
- When growing crops in open ground, watering with fertilizer is carried out once every 2 weeks. In a greenhouse, the manufacturer advises adding fertilizing approximately once every 10 days.
The main method of using Crystalon is to apply a useful solution under the root. Spraying crops is allowed, but this should be done in case of symptoms of disease or mineral starvation, as well as in dry summer conditions.
Precautions when working with Crystallon
The drug is dangerous to humans and requires compliance with certain rules. When working with solutions for watering and spraying, you must use protective gloves, goggles and a mask. During treatment, you should not smoke, drink water or eat food, or touch your face with your hands.
Crystalon is not overly toxic, but it is necessary to protect your face and hands when working with it.
If the drug gets on the skin, wash it off with plenty of water. The total time of working with the substance should not exceed 6 hours in a row.
Terms and conditions of storage of Crystalon
When unopened, the drug can be stored for up to 3 years. It must be kept in a dry room away from sunlight, at a temperature of about 17 °C.
If the fertilizer has already been diluted with water and is ready for use, it must be used within 6 hours. After this, the solution will lose its beneficial properties; it is not prepared for future use; for each treatment, you need to mix a new portion of fertilizer.
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Conclusion
Kristalon fertilizer is a modern chelate-type preparation for root and foliar application. The series is represented by numerous types of fertilizer; universal or highly specialized formulations can be used for plants.
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