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Even though chrysanthemums are considered adaptable plants, they still require proper care. Proper planting, watering and fertilizing will enable growth and also prevent damage by pests and diseases. Flowers are quite capricious regarding the composition of the soil, so timely fertilization helps the crop to develop normally when transplanted to a new place and will increase the flowering time. It is especially important to properly feed chrysanthemums in the spring, after the snow has thawed.
Features of feeding chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are multi-branched plants with a massive stem and many leaves. Fertilizing the crop has several nuances:
- Do not apply fertilizer too deep into the planting hole. The seedling should be placed at a moderate depth, the root system should be sprinkled with soil, and then fertilizer should be distributed around the perimeter of the recess.
- The time for the first feeding is after 7-10 days from the moment of planting.
After the first application of fertilizers, potassium and phosphorus compounds should be added every 10 days
- During the period of active growth of roots, foliage and shoots, the crop is fed with organic matter. The best option is fertilization with mullein. 1 liter of infusion is mixed with 10 liters of water. 1 copy takes approximately 450-500 ml.
- To grow green mass, chrysanthemums need to be fed using nitrogen compounds.
- Fertilizers should not be applied during the flowering period.
- The development of chrysanthemums has a good effect on the combination of organic and complex mineral products.
- When feeding the crop, it is important to ensure that the solution does not touch the leaves, as this can cause a burn.
- The compositions should be applied exclusively at the root.
You will also have to ensure that the soil is moist when fertilizing: the ideal time is after rainfall or watering.
How often to feed chrysanthemums
The first time the chrysanthemum is fed immediately after planting in the soil. The soil is fertilized with mineral or organic substances with superphosphate. The next application of the composition to the soil is carried out in the third week from the moment the plant is planted. It occurs during the growing season. Therefore, flowers need complex fertilizers to improve growth and strengthen the root system.
The third time the chrysanthemum is fed in August, before flowering, during the appearance of buds. It will be useful to add organic substances with phosphorus sulfates and potassium salts to the soil.
Types of fertilizers for chrysanthemums
There are several main types of fertilizers for chrysanthemums. To do this, you can use both mineral and folk remedies.
Mineral fertilizers
This composition is used during the growing season.Containing the required amount of macro- and microelements helps improve the decorative qualities of the crop.
Some of the most famous and effective drugs are Kemira and Kemira Lux, which stimulate active growth and normalize development. The product must be diluted in strict compliance with the proportions specified in the instructions.
To increase the duration of flowering, you should feed outside the roots using the growth stimulator “Bud” with sodium salts of gibberlinic acids. The drug is also rich in:
- humates;
- microelements: boron, copper, manganese;
- vitamins;
- polysaccharides.
The product must be diluted in a ratio of 1 g per 1 liter of water. The buds need to be processed twice.
Folk fertilizers
In addition to purchased mineral preparations, gardeners recommend feeding the crop with folk remedies.
One option is nettle, which contains nitrogen, sodium and potassium. Helps strengthen the immune system and decorative qualities of the plant. Fertilizer preparation is carried out in several stages:
- It is necessary to cut nettle bushes without seeds and remove damaged parts.
- Grind the raw materials.
- Fill the bucket 2/3 full with the resulting material.
- Fill with warm water and cover with film.
- Place in a bright place and stir every day.
In addition to nettle, chamomile, shepherd's grass, wormwood, and coltsfoot are suitable for use. It is important that the raw material does not contain seeds. Leave for 5-10 days. The state of readiness can be determined by its appearance: if the foam has stopped appearing and the liquid has acquired a light brown color, the product can be used. The resulting mixture is diluted in a ratio of 1/10 and chrysanthemums are fed once every 2 weeks.At the end of the procedure, the soil is well moistened.
Another effective option is to combine nettle and dandelion. The method for producing raw materials is identical: plants without seeds need to be crushed and slightly dried.
First place dandelions at the bottom of the container (about 1/8 of the total volume). Then add nettle 1/2 full, add water and add a little humates (1 tsp per 10 l). Leave the mixture for 5 days. If desired, you can add ash or Cinderella fertilizer to the composition.
How to feed chrysanthemums in the garden
Depending on the stage of chrysanthemum development and the time of year, fertilizers must be alternated. It is important to take into account the rules of the procedure.
How to feed chrysanthemums in the fall
It is important to remember that in the autumn (especially in September) chrysanthemums should absolutely not be fed with nitrogen: this can lead to the death of the plant. At this time of year, it is optimal to fertilize the crop with bone meal and ash. They decompose easily and are perfectly absorbed by the plant.
How to feed chrysanthemums in spring after winter
By properly feeding the chrysanthemum in the spring, the crop can be provided with abundant and long flowering until the fall. In spring, flowers especially need nitrogen, which must be added after watering: this will ensure rapid leaf growth and create favorable conditions for flowering.
It is important to control the quality of the soil: if the acidity of the soil is increased, it must be mixed with wood ash and sand
In spring, the plant must be fed with manure and humus. At the initial stage of the growing season, it needs mineral fertilizers and wood ash. Varieties with small flowers require the following ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium: 25/25/45, and tall varieties - 50/25/25.
How to feed homemade chrysanthemum
Indoor chrysanthemums, like garden varieties, have their own feeding nuances. It is important to observe the timing of fertilizing the plant: untimely fertilizing with potassium or phosphorus can lead to early flowering of the crop.
Homemade chrysanthemum should be fed with monopotassium phosphate or other fertilizers based on potassium, phosphorus or nitrogen.
Feeding an adult plant is carried out once every 10 days, during the period of active growth of leaves and shoots. The best option is organic products in liquid form. Feed the flower until buds form.
How to properly feed a chrysanthemum
To get beautiful and healthy chrysanthemums, you must follow the instructions for feeding the plant. Before planting a flower in the ground, it is enriched with fertilizers. Be sure to use cow manure and chicken manure, which are good compost options. Half a bucket of raw materials should be filled with water (10 l) and left for a week to remove excess ammonia. The resulting mixture is diluted in water in a ratio of 1/10; approximately 1 liter of the mixture is used per plant.
You should not use fresh mullein: it contains a lot of ammonia, which can lead to the death of the root system.
After planting the seedlings in the soil, they must be fed with a mineral complex with supersulfate: the first time - a week after planting, and subsequent times - every 10 days. If phosphorus was not applied on time, it must be added to liquid fertilizers. To avoid burns, the chrysanthemum should be fed carefully, right to the root, avoiding getting the product on the stem, leaves and buds.
Useful tips
To make fertilizing chrysanthemums for rapid flowering more effective, you should follow a few simple tips:
- The composition of the soil must correspond to the selected chrysanthemum variety.
- It is necessary to apply funds based on the season, needs and stage of plant development.
- Chrysanthemums need to be fed after rainfall or watering, trying to distribute the fertilizer evenly.
- To avoid burning the root system, the soil must be watered before feeding the plant. This will allow the product to be absorbed evenly and provide the plant with all the necessary substances.
- You should not regularly feed homemade chrysanthemums after the formation of buds, as this may negatively affect the duration and splendor of flowering.
- Before the main fertilizing, the soil should be fertilized with potassium monophosphate: it includes nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in a ratio of 1/3/2. The product is diluted in water in a ratio of 1/10 and applied to the ground every 10 days.
The main fertilizer can also be diluted with chicken or cow droppings. When the first buds appear, feeding is stopped.
Conclusion
In order to properly feed chrysanthemums in the spring, it is important to know the basic rules and nuances of fertilizing the crop. This type of plant is quite resistant to changes in weather conditions, but you need to fertilize the soil regularly, according to the instructions. Feeding chrysanthemums during flowering is strictly prohibited. It is also important to ensure that the fertilizer does not get on parts of the plant, as this can cause burns.
