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When seedlings stop growing, gardeners are perplexed as to what could have caused this. Eustoma is not a very demanding plant, but it can also slow down in development. Given the low growth rate, this happens to the crop quite often. It is an extremely common situation when eustoma does not grow after germination due to violation of the rules for applying fertilizers.
When to feed eustoma seedlings after germination
The crop may not grow well due to inappropriate timing of application of nutrient mixtures. Flower growers have different opinions on this matter, and beginners have to choose their own “golden mean”.
In general, botanists advise feeding eustoma after picking or at the moment two leaves appear. For this, a urea solution is used. 10 days after picking, this procedure is repeated for growth.
What kind of feeding does eustoma like?
In addition to urea, you can pay attention to the following compounds:
- minerals – ammonium nitrate;
- organic matter - coffee grounds;
- development stimulants – Epin, Zircon;
- complex preparations – Agricola, Fertika.
How to feed eustoma seedlings at home
Fertilizer application can be divided into several points:
- after emergence;
- after picking;
- for fast growth.
When a crop grows poorly, one of the listed drugs will help.
How to feed eustoma seedlings after germination
To speed up the development of eustoma seedlings, it is recommended to use potassium monophosphate feeding.
If the soil is already fertile, applying fertilizer can harm the plant
Therefore, experts remind that store-bought formulations and home-made substrates must be applied if the soil is depleted and poor eustoma growth is observed.
To prepare the soil, you will need humus, river sand, peat and turf. All substances are sterilized with potassium permanganate or kept in the freezer for several days. Calcium nitrate shows good results. Nitrogen nitrate can also be added. Fertilizers are used to help greens begin to actively grow.
First feeding of eustoma after picking
Eustoma seedlings should also be fertilized after picking; the procedure is mandatory. Otherwise, the variety begins to develop poorly and does not meet the established flowering dates.
Picking is carried out after the formation of 3-4 leaves. Before transplantation, the eustoma must be watered (amply). The roots are removed using a toothpick or tweezers, trying to keep the earthen lump intact. After a day, the plant is fed.Botanists recommend using urea. To prepare it, you will need:
- 1 liter of warm water;
- 5 granules of the substance.
The ingredients are mixed, poured into a spray bottle and sprayed. If the eustoma has successfully sprouted, but is not growing, you can feed the seedlings with ammonium nitrate.
If the eustoma does not grow well, after 10 days one of the drugs is added - Agricola, Zircon, Kemira or Epin.
The substances are diluted with water according to the instructions. If none of the compositions are available, poor growth can be dealt with using aloe juice - it is mixed with water (1:2), after which the soil is watered.
It is better to apply fertilizing at the beginning of eustoma development. For this purpose, complex compositions are used, for example, Fertik.
Fertika is also diluted with water (1:2), because concentrated substances are even more harmful than underfeeding
Feeding eustoma seedlings for rapid growth
When a plant grows poorly, gardeners use fertilizers to accelerate development. Their use is justified in most cases, the main thing is to choose the right substance.
Owners of eustomas talk about the rapid restoration of the culture when feeding with nitrogen-containing preparations. They are:
- ammonium nitrate;
- urea.
The nutrient mixture is added when the second leaf is formed or immediately after picking (or after 1-2 days).
When a variety grows poorly, organic matter is also appropriate. Thanks to fertilizer, eustoma grows much faster and, if used in a timely manner, can even catch up with the flowering period.Cow dung is the most common organic remedy, but bird droppings, on the other hand, are very harmful.
To make your own mixture, you will need:
- six chicken eggs;
- cold water;
- mortar or hammer.
The eggs are boiled and then immersed in water, where they will cool for two minutes. Then, using a hammer or mortar, crush the shells, dilute with warm water and leave for 24 hours. After straining the infusion, spray the poorly growing eustoma.
The procedure is repeated twice
Coffee grounds contain a sufficient amount of nitrogen, so they can be used as a stimulant. The substance is washed, dried and embedded in the ground (before picking). Another option is ammonia, which is sold at any pharmacy. The concentration is calculated by 10 drops per 1 liter. Apply under the roots when the eustoma is not growing well.
How often to feed eustoma seedlings
Feeding scheme for eustoma seedlings:
- after the formation of two leaves;
- after a dive;
- 10 days later;
- if a transplant is planned - 2-3 days before the procedure.
Conclusion
As a rule, eustoma does not grow after germination due to nutrient deficiency. The best fertilizers are urea and ammonium nitrate. You can also prepare fertilizers yourself.
