How Azofosk fertilizer works and the rules for its use
In agriculture, it is customary to use organic and mineral compounds to increase the yield. Among the many complexes that are on sale, Azofosk fertilizer is in great demand. It was appreciated by both large farmers and owners of summer cottages.
Fertilizer Azofosk: description and chemical composition
Means for plant nutrition Azofosk are produced in the form of granules. It has a wide range of uses as it is an agrochemical that is suitable for any soil, all agricultural and ornamental plants. The most pronounced effect of this nitroammophosphate is observed on poor soils, especially on sandy, clayey soils. In the case of use on black soil, the result is not so noticeable, because this land is already rich in nutrients.
Azofosk is produced by different manufacturers, so its exact chemical composition and concentration of minerals may differ.
Composition of the preparation:
- Nitrogen. The most important nutrient for active plant growth. Without it, no living organism can exist. Depending on the brand, it contains from 16 to 26% nitrogen.
- Phosphorus. This mineral is actively consumed by crops at the beginning of their growth, therefore fertilizers with it stimulate vegetation. Azofosk contains from 4 to 20% phosphorus.
- Potassium. This mineral is important for the formation of the root system, contributes to the high taste properties of fruits, ensures their rich color, and is important for plant metabolism. With a lack of potassium in the soil, crops are more susceptible to diseases, they do not tolerate temperature changes. The potassium content is from 5 to 18%.
In addition to these three main minerals, Azofoska also includes sulfur, but there is not much of it in its composition - up to 4%. This concentration is sufficient for photosynthesis to occur correctly in plants. Sulfur promotes the breakdown of nitrates, which accumulate with an excess of nitrogen.
When to use Azofosk drug
Every horticultural or horticultural crop requires specific feeding periods. Azofoska is applied to the beds several times: in the fall, when digging a site, directly into the holes during planting, in the spring before planting crops, as well as after harvesting. The product is suitable for root or foliar treatment. It can be applied dry or prepared as a solution.
Azofoska is used:
- while sowing seeds and growing seedlings;
- for bulbous plants, root crops, tubers;
- in the garden to feed fruit trees, various shrubs, when growing strawberries, grapes;
- for flowers, any ornamental bushes, lawn grass.
If the soil is heavy, mineral dressing is applied immediately after harvest. If it is light, it is better to add the mixture in the spring so that the melt water does not wash out the granules.
Application features of Azofoska
Before starting to fertilize the soil, you should read the instructions. With small amounts, plants will assimilate all the mineral components of Azofoska, and with an excess, they will begin to accumulate them in the fruits, which is undesirable.
In spring, it is better to apply the product in May, add to cold soil granules should not be. In autumn, September is a favorable time, but not later than the first days of October.
Application rules:
- For fertilizing annual crops, it is enough to use 1 m2 30-40 g of granules.
- For bushes, as well as fruit trees, approximately 35 g of fertilizer per m2 will be required2... In this case, only the granules are used, not the prepared liquid.
- To feed the plants at the root, 2 g of fertilizer is diluted in 1 liter of water. This concentration is suitable for indoor flowers.
- For tomatoes, eggplant or pepper, when planted in open ground, put 0.5 tsp in each hole. granules.
Fruits accumulate nitrates only if Azofoska is used in excess. With the correct dosage, it is not dangerous.
Azofoska has a positive effect on potatoes, providing the culture with all the necessary mineral components. The plant becomes resistant to sudden changes in temperature, tolerates periods of drought or heavy rains well. This dressing enhances immunity, increases productivity, improves storage, protects tubers from rotting.
For tomatoes, the remedy is good because the seedlings in the open field become stronger, they are resistant to diseases, and are not affected by bacteria. Azofoska is introduced at the very beginning of the active vegetation of plants, it provides rapid growth. At the same time, there is no risk of an excess of minerals in the fruit.
Azofoska is a universal assistant for owners of summer cottages. If used correctly, the fertilizer will help to achieve a good and high-quality harvest of both vegetables and berries.