How to determine what fertilizer to apply to your flowers at what time

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Fertilize according to the physiological balance principle of flowers

Fertilize flowers according to their different growth and development stages

Fertilize flowers according to their different growing seasons

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Flowers should be fertilized at the right time and in the right amount, and they must understand different seasons and time requirements. Flower lovers should choose appropriate fertilizers and fertilization methods according to the conditions of their flowers and plants.

Fertilize according to the physiological balance principle of flowers

Fertilize according to the principle of physiological balance of flowers

On the premise of meeting the demand for nitrogen fertilizer, fruit-bearing flowers should pay attention to the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers; foliage flowers should pay attention to the proportion of fertilizers applied. On the basis of sufficient nitrogen fertilizer, potassium fertilizer is applied; for ornamental flowers, nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, trace elements and rare earth fertilizers are applied.

Fertilize according to the different growth and development stages of flowers

< p>Perennial flowers require a large amount of nitrogen fertilizer during the rapid growth stage of seedlings, and pay attention to supplementing phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Generally speaking, nitrogen fertilizer is applied during the growth period of flowers, and there is no need to fertilize when they bloom. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied before flowering, and top dressing after flowering.

Take azaleas as an example

When azaleas are grown as potted plants, base fertilizer should be applied before planting, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied before flowering to promote the formation and blooming of flower buds; after the azaleas fade, Fertilizers based on nitrogen fertilizers should be applied to promote the growth of branches and leaves. After the new branches and leaves become lignified, fertilizers based on phosphorus fertilizers and a combination of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers should be applied. Rhododendrons do not need to be fertilized during the dormant period in winter. Applying fertilizers based on phosphorus fertilizers before flowering can Make the flowers of the plant large and colorful.

Fertilize according to the different growing seasons of flowers

< p>Basic fertilizers can be applied in spring and autumn, and phosphorus fertilizers can be applied appropriately; applying nitrogen fertilizers when flowers sprout and leaf out in spring can ensure plant nutrition and make them grow vigorously; after entering summer, the flower buds of many woody flowers begin to differentiate, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers must be ensured at this time Supply, control the amount of phosphate fertilizer.

Fertilize flowers according to their different growth and development stages

Fertilize flowers according to their different growing seasons

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