Mineral fertilizers are an important element of plant nutrition. The most convenient complex complex, including a set of chemical elements, which are combined with each other. In this review, we will talk about the fertilizer diammofosk, its composition and methods of application for various crops in the garden and indoor plants.
Diammofosk, composition and purpose of fertilizer
The main components are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. There are two brands of this fertilizer: diammofoska 10 26 26 and 9 25 25. Numerical values determine the percentage of chemical elements, in the first case 10% nitrogen compounds, 26% phosphorus and 26% potassium compounds. In the second case, respectively, 9, 25 and 25 percent of these compounds.
In addition to the main elements, microadditives are included:
- Magnesium.
- Iron.
- Calcium.
- Zinc.
- Sulfur.
It is a powder of pinkish or red granules containing all of the indicated ingredients in a specific ratio. This makes it possible to know exactly how much and what is applied under the plant, the correct dosage is observed. Has a high concentration of nutrients.
It can be applied under all garden and berry plants, flowers and grass lawns. This composition allows crops to receive balanced elements that accelerate their growth and correct formation.
Effects on plants
When it gets into the soil, the fertilizer breaks down into individual ions. Phosphates give ammonium and phosphoric acid ions. Potassium compounds - potassium ions and sulfo group. Ammonium forms nitrates, which are absorbed by plants and soil bacteria without residue. A small amount is washed out of the soil with water.
Some of the phosphates are absorbed by plants, and some remain in the ground, enriching its composition. Potassium is well absorbed by plants, but remains in the soil, acidifies it.
This fertilizer can be used for different types of soil. It will make fertile sandy loam and loamy soils. It is introduced for digging in spring or autumn, during the period of plant growth it is used as a top dressing.
How to use Diammofoska correctly
The amount of fertilizer determines the crop for which it will be applied. For vegetables, potatoes, flowers, fruit and berry plants, you need to make 1-1.5 tablespoons per 1m2 of area for digging. It is best to do this in spring in moist soil for better dissolution.
To feed the trees, 2 tablespoons of the granules need to be buried 8 cm into the soil. Add 1-2 tablespoons of granules under the bushes.
It is possible to add diammophoska to the planting holes. To do this, spread ½ teaspoon of the composition over the well and spill the soil well.
Strawberries and ornamental shrubs are fertilized in spring during digging and soil cultivation. For cultivated land, about 20 g of complex fertilizer is added for each square meter, for uncultivated soils it will take about 30 g.
An important advantage of diammofoska compared to potash fertilizers is the absence of chlorine in the composition.
This makes it possible to use it for feeding cabbage and other cruciferous crops. At the same time, the growth of green mass increases, dense heads of cabbage are formed without cracking.
It is impractical to prepare a nutrient solution from diammofoska, the phosphorus included in its composition is poorly soluble. Therefore, it is better to use a dry composition, constantly keep the soil moist. It will gradually be absorbed by the plants, which will receive constant nourishment.
Using fertilizer in places where the soil is not sufficiently moistened, it is applied to the digging depth. On wet soil, the composition is scattered over its surface and leveled with a rake.
It is good to feed indoor plants with the drug. We take 2 g of the substance, dissolve in a liter of water. Water the flowers with this solution at intervals of 15 days.
We fertilize the lawn with this composition. In the spring we scatter it over the entire surface at the rate of 4 kg per 10 m2. In summer, repeat feeding at the rate of 4 kg per 100m2. Autumn dressing will be 2 kg per hundred square meters, since nitrogen is not needed for the lawn in the fall, a composition with a lower content is used.
When applying diammofoska to the soil, there is no need to add other mineral fertilizing. A good effect is given by a combination with organic fertilizers, chicken droppings or mullein.
Benefits
One of the most important advantages of the fertilizer is the balance of its composition in each granule. Any volume of it will contain a certain, given amount of ingredients.
- It is a versatile fertilizer suitable for any soil and different plants, has a wide range of effects on them.
- Increases the productivity of garden plants, improves the quality of their fruits and seeds, makes them resistant to drought and disease.
- Increases shelf life and preservation of fruits, especially good for potatoes.
- Not a particularly harmful chemical does not accumulate in fruits and roots.
Diammofoska is a fast-acting chemical fertilizer. This is explained by the fact that nitrogen takes the form of ammonium. The oxygen content breaks down phosphorus, allowing it to quickly be absorbed and distributed in the ground.
Safety measures at work and first aid in case of poisoning
When working with diammophos, as with any chemical composition, care must be taken. First of all, we protect the respiratory organs with the help of a respirator or gauze bandage; to protect our hands and body we use gloves, thick clothing. After working with fertilizer, we thoroughly wash our hands with soap and water.
If dust gets into your mouth, you need to rinse it and your throat. If the chemical gets inside, drink a lot of water and cause vomiting, to prevent poisoning. If you feel unwell, you should see a doctor.
This mixture does not apply to fire hazardous and explosive preparations. It should be stored in sealed containers, out of reach of children or animals. Storage temperature is from 0 to 30 degrees, the room should not be humid. The shelf life is 6 months from the date of issue.
The packaging must have a mark on the date of manufacture of the drug.
If you want to get a good harvest from garden crops, you need to help them. Application for feeding complex chemical compositions containing basic nutrients, will contribute to their growth and development... Diammofosk is definitely suitable for this purpose.