Fertilizer for feeding tomato seedlings. Features and general rules for fertilizing seedlings of flowers and vegetables, which will help you get an excellent harvest

Picking seedlings is transplanting young plants from a common container into pots bigger size . This is done at an early stage, when 2–3 true leaves are fully formed.

Experts believe that picking promotes root development and makes the plant stronger and stronger.

Since during the period of active growth the seedling begins to require a sufficient amount of soil, useful substances and oxygen. The root system is actively developing, requiring more and more space in the container.

What happens if you don't dive:

Therefore, the feeding area for young shoots is increased by replanting larger pots (approximately 500 ml in volume). This gives the seedlings an incentive to develop the root system and is the key to health. Picking also promotes the development of lateral roots, facilitates subsequent planting in the ground, helps select strong plants and get rid of weak ones. If necessary, picking will help slow down the growth of seedlings.
Next, we’ll look at what you can feed tomatoes with before, during, or after picking so that the plant’s stems are plump and strong.

We invite you to watch a video about what picking tomatoes is and how to properly fertilize the plant before replanting:

How to feed a young plant before transplanting

Do tomatoes need this in the early stages for seedling growth?

Young seedlings require quite a lot of nutrients. Since all forces at this time are aimed at growth, development of the root system and expansion of green mass. A healthy plant can only grow on fertile, fertilized soil. Typically, experts recommend carrying out the first fertilizing after the first true leaf has fully formed, sometimes a little later.

The amount of fertilizing depends on the quality of the soil in which the seeds are sown, and the soil into which the shoots will be transplanted after picking.

If plants are deficient in nutrients, it is very easy to notice by the appearance of the shoot.

Signs of nutritional deficiency:

1. A lack of nitrogen is manifested by yellowing of the lower tier of leaves, after which they fall off. In this case, excess nitrogen is manifested by the yellowness of the entire green mass. A solution of urea or ammonium nitrate will help here.
2. If the plant does not have enough phosphorus, the lower part of the leaf turns purple with veins. To eliminate this problem, superphosphate is used (read about what types of phosphate fertilizers there are for tomatoes and how to use them).
3. If there is a lack of potassium in the soil, young shoots shrink and if this is not dealt with, the fruits will ripen unevenly.
4. With a lack of iron, plants suffer from chlorosis, yellowing and curling of the leaves is observed. Iron chelate works great here.

Homemade Fertilizer Recipes

If you decide to feed the seedlings before picking, then the best option for the first feeding is a copper solution. It will reliably protect young shoots from late blight.

To do this, 1 teaspoon of concentrate (microfertilizer with a high copper concentrate) is dissolved in 10 liters of water. Then the shoots are watered abundantly. The remaining solution can be stored for as long as needed.

For subsequent fertilizing they are well suited as chemical compositions, and organic fertilizers prepared at home.

Recipe number 1:

• 2 liters of water.
• 1 g urea.
• 8 g superphosphate.
• 3 g of potassium sulfate.

Recipe number 2:

1. Dilute 5 g of bread yeast in 5 liters of water.
2. Stir thoroughly.
3. Leave for 24 hours.

Yeast infusion cannot be stored. It is used immediately after preparation.

You can find out how to prepare yeast-based fertilizer for tomatoes, as well as the pros and cons of such fertilizer.

Recipe number 3:

• 2 liters of water.
• 1 tbsp. spoon of wood ash.

Mix and leave for 24 hours, then strain.

Recipe number 4:

• 2-3 parts dry banana peels (how to use banana skins and other organic matter for feeding and proper growth of tomatoes, read).
• 1 part water.

Pour banana skins with water and leave for 3 days. Before feeding, dilute with water in a ratio of 1:3. All described recipes are used for root feeding.

How to fertilize:

1. Before applying fertilizer, the soil should be well moistened.
2. Most convenient way feeding with a syringe, since the plant is still very young and tender.
3. It is advisable to add approximately 3-5 g of solution from a syringe to each bush.
4. The second feeding is allowed to be carried out no earlier than two weeks after the first.

At this stage (before picking), the plants are still too young and tender. The main thing here is not to overdo it!

What fertilizers and when to feed tomatoes after transplanting?

In order for the seedlings to be plump and the fruits to be large, it is necessary correct selection composition for feeding. Also, regularity and correct scheme procedures. Root feeding it is advisable to alternate with foliar fertilizer. In addition, procedures must be followed.

Root preparations

The first fertilizing should be applied no earlier than 10–14 days after picking. The second feeding is applied after two weeks. The third - as needed. The last feeding of seedlings is carried out 10 days before planting the plants in the ground.

After picking, the plant actively increases its green mass, and the following compositions will help with this.

Recipe No. 1:

• 1 tbsp. spoon of urea.
• 1 liter of water.

Mix the ingredients until completely dissolved and water the plants generously. This fertilizing promotes the growth of green mass.

Recipe No. 2:

• 1 liter of water.
• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of Nitrophoska fertilizer.

Mix the ingredients until completely dissolved and water the seedlings generously.

"Nitrophoska" is a mineral fertilizer. The main components are phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen in equal proportions. Available in granule form.

You can learn more about the benefits of mineral fertilizers for seedlings and adult tomatoes, as well as the types of fertilizers and their use.

Recipe No. 3:

• 1 teaspoon of potassium sulfate.
• 1 tbsp. spoon of superphosphate.
• 0.5 liters of chicken manure.
• Water -10 l.

Recipe No. 4:

• 0.5 liters of liquid mullein.
• 1 tbsp. spoon "Nitrophoska".
• 10 liters of water.

Liquid mullein can be purchased at any gardening store. As a rule, it is sold in 5 liter containers. According to the manufacturer, 1 liter of such liquid replaces 100 kg of fresh manure. also in garden store You can buy dry mullein in various packaging.

Fertilizers according to recipes 3 and 4 should be added to each bush in the amount of 200–300 g (about half a 0.5-liter jar).

Foliar spray compositions

Foliar feeding is spraying plants with special compounds from a spray bottle.. This great way Fertilize plants during active growth stages and in case of soil problems.

The main advantage is the rapid absorption of nutrients. The second advantage is efficiency in adverse weather conditions.

There is also a minus - difficulty in selecting the concentration of the drug. If you exceed it, you can get burns on the leaves. In this case, the concentration of fertilizer should be 3 times less than with root feeding.

When is foliar feeding indicated?:

1. The soil is too acidic. Root fertilizers are poorly absorbed in such soil.
2. Plants have a weak appearance with pronounced signs of a lack of microelements.
3. Before flowering.
4. For problems with roots, when the absorption of nutrients through the root is difficult. The reasons may be different: high soil temperature, waterlogging of the soil, lack of oxygen in the soil, damaged roots (during transplantation or due to pests).

You should not carry out foliar feeding during the day, as the liquid from the leaves quickly evaporates and the effectiveness of the procedure is lost.

Let's look at the most effective recipes.

Recipe No. 1:

• Water – 9 l.
• 10 drops of iodine.
• 1 liter of whey.

Recipe No. 2:

• ½ small bottle of green stuff (diamond green).
• 10 pieces. Trichopolum tablets.
• 10 liters of water.

Recipe No. 3:

• ½ cup sugar.
• Iodine 15 drops.
• 2 liters of whey.
• 10 liters of water.

Read more about the benefits of iodine for feeding tomatoes and how to use it correctly.

Rules for foliar feeding:

1. It is best to carry out foliar feeding once every 10–14 days.
2. Under no circumstances exceed the recommended concentration of substances in the drug.
3. Monitor the condition of the plants daily; if it worsens, the feeding should either be canceled or replaced with another drug.
4. If the seedlings are in a greenhouse after spraying, be sure to ventilate the room (read about the main intricacies of fertilizing tomatoes in a greenhouse, and from here you will learn how to choose the most best fertilizer for greenhouse seedlings).
5. Spraying agents must not contain chlorine.

Read more about at what time foliar feeding should be done and with what preparations.

Experts warn:

1. It is very undesirable to fertilize plants with mullein more than three times a season.
2. The soil should not be overly fertilized, as the plants will actively grow greenery and there will be few fruits.
3. There is no need to put manure or bird droppings in the holes, this can lead to a lack of harvest and big green mass.
4. You can fertilize seedlings only in the morning or evening.
5. After applying the fertilizer, the plant should be watered generously with settled water at room temperature.
6. Purchase soil in advance that contains all the necessary nutrients. It will serve as the main feeding until the tomatoes are planted in the ground.

Thus, the first and all subsequent feedings of tomatoes, both before and after diving, can be carried out using folk remedies prepared at home. Do not neglect the advice of specialists, but at the same time, you shouldn’t mindlessly carry out everything you hear and read about. The golden mean is important here. The best teacher is practice. Only after gaining practical skills in working with plants will you understand which tips to take into account and which not.

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To grow tomatoes in most of Russia, with the exception of the southern regions, you need to have good healthy seedlings, since the growing season of tomatoes lasts 100-110 days. One of the conditions for obtaining strong young plants that will quickly and well take root after transplantation into open ground, is a sufficient amount of mineral and organic matter. Therefore, while growing seedlings, they are fed with chemical, organic fertilizers and biostimulants.

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  What do plants need during the initial growing season?

  High-quality mature seeds always have a supply of nutrients and microelements that support the growth of seedlings until they develop root system. The first two weeks, young plants require macroelements: nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, magnesium, and boron. Gradually, as we grow, the reserves of these and other chemical elements, so feeding the seedlings is required.

  In the first weeks of growth, the productivity of future adult plants is laid. If during this period the seedlings receive poor nutrition, then their development is inhibited and in the future you can get a reduced yield.

  When feeding seedlings before and after picking, you need to follow the following recommendations:

  • Heavy fertilizing is harmful for young plants, since the need for fertilizers and the ability to absorb them are much lower than in adult plants;
  • all fertilizers for seedlings must be applied in a water-soluble form, which is easiest for absorption by young roots;
  • feeding should be done regularly, since periodic lack of nutrition can have irreparable consequences;
  • when fertilizing with concentrated fertilizers, you need to ensure that the solutions do not get on the leaves or wash them off later clean water(with the exception of foliar feeding);
  • before applying fertilizers, the soil must be moistened with water - in this case, the delicate roots of young plants will not suffer from excess mineral salts;
  • liquid fertilizer should be warm (20-24 degrees);
  • tomato seedlings react poorly to excess nitrogen, so care must be taken when applying nitrogen-containing mineral and organic fertilizers;
  • seedling vegetable crops(tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, eggplant) and garden flowers does not tolerate acidic soil well, as pathogenic fungi are activated in it. This must be taken into account when planting seeds and picking them. To reduce the acidity of the earth use dolomite flour.

  After picking, the plants are fed at least a week later so as not to harm unrooted seedlings. The second time, the seedlings are watered with fertilizers 10-14 days after the first. Young plants are usually fed 2-3 times, in the phase of the 2nd and 4th true leaves, and also a week before planting in the ground. With good seedling growth, you can limit yourself to one feeding.

  The composition of fertilizer for tomatoes is completely different than for other vegetables. Tomatoes love phosphorus, which promotes earlier and more abundant fruiting, but excess nitrogen can be harmful.

  

  Soil preparation

  There are many types of ready-made soil on sale, including for tomatoes. When purchasing a ready-made mixture for planting seeds, you need to check that the amount of essential microelements is less than 300 mg/l. Soil with so many of these elements is only suitable for adult tomato seedlings. With a higher nutrient content, tomatoes will “fatten”, increasing the excess mass of leaves to the detriment of flowers and fruits.

  Don't use too much fertile soil, since it can slow down the germination and growth of seedlings, it is better to take a less nutritious one, and then feed the seedlings with aqueous solutions of minerals. In purely humus soil, tomatoes do not grow at all, since it contains an excessive amount of chemical elements. A typical composition of soil for growing seedlings and planting tomatoes includes the following components (parts ratio 1:2:1:1:1, respectively):

  • peat – lowland peat is best, as it is slightly acidic;
  • turf - the most suitable is the soil on which cereals, peas, and beans were previously cultivated;
  • vermicompost from a compost heap;
  • humus;
  • sand, preferably white, coarse sand. It helps loosen the soil. Instead of sand, you can use sawdust without shavings.

  For mineral nutrition For seedlings, before sowing seeds, you can add ash (0.5 l per 5 l bucket of prepared soil), superphosphate (15-20 g per 5 l of mixture) or a complex fertilizer that does not contain chlorine. Ash also helps reduce the acidity of the earth. Tomato seedlings are not so demanding on the nutritional value of the soil, so the share of soil can be increased to 70%, while adult plants show good yield.

  When growing seedlings according to the Mittlaider system, soil for picking is prepared in the following order:

  1. 1. 5 kg of limestone flour (you can use dolomite flour or chalk instead) mixed with 35 g of boric acid (or 50 g of borax);
  2. 2. fill a 12-liter seedling box with soil;
  3. 3. 2 tbsp. l. Spread the prepared mixture evenly over the surface of the soil.

  

  Mineral fertilizers

  Seedlings of tomatoes, other vegetables and flowers respond well to fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizers. For fertilizer, you can prepare one of the following compositions (solutions are prepared in 5 liters of water):

  • Solution – 5 g;
  • Kemira-universal (Fertika) – 0.5 tbsp. l.;
  • Potassium magnesium, potassium sulfate, Nitrophoska - 1 tsp;
  • Crystallin – 10 g.

  Since tomatoes “love” phosphorus, they are very responsive to the addition of Superphosphate:

  • 1 tbsp. l. per 1 liter of water for spraying (foliar feeding);
  • 1 tbsp. l. 10 liters for watering.

  Spraying with this fertilizer is also used if the seedlings are growing too rapidly. When preparing a solution for watering seedlings, you can add 2 tbsp. l. wood ash. The consumption of such fertilizer is 1 glass of solution per pot.

  A weak pink solution of potassium permanganate not only nourishes plants minerals, but also serves as a prevention of fungal diseases. If the tomato seedlings are pale green, they are sprayed with urea (1 tsp per 5 liters of water). Phosphorus in Superphosphate accelerates the formation and growth of new roots, stimulates the early formation of flower ovaries and sugary fruits. This element promotes better absorption of nitrogen from the soil.

  Three-time fertilizing with a combined fertilizer composition is carried out according to the following scheme:

  • First application of fertilizers: urea 5 g, superphosphate 25 g, potassium salt 15 g. The components are diluted in 10 liters of water.
  • 2nd feeding: the composition is the same. If the plants are of normal green color, the superphosphate content is increased to 40 g.
  • 3rd feeding: double the amount of fertilizer. The consumption of the resulting solution is 5-6 liters per 160-170 pots of seedlings.

  If the seedlings are growing weakly, the amount of urea in this mixture needs to be increased, and if they are “fatten” - phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. In case of severe delay in seedling development (cold or other reasons), the composition of the first feeding changes:

  • Superphosphate – 40 g;
  • ammonium sulfate – 20 g;
  • potassium salt – 10-15 g.

  When stretching the stems of seedlings, spraying with a bioregulator of growth "TUR" is used. It inhibits excessive plant growth, and also promotes fruit set and accelerates flowering. To do this, dilute 1 g of product in 1 liter of water and spray 2-3 times with a break of 1 week.

  At home, seedlings are considered ready for planting if they begin to form buds. So that they are preserved and do not fall off after transplanting in the garden, they are sprayed with a solution boric acid(dilute 1 g in 1 liter of water). Treatment is carried out 4-5 days before planting in cloudy weather.

  

  Other complex drugs

  There are many drugs on the market of mineral fertilizers and biostimulants such as universal purpose, and intended for feeding seedlings.

  Water-soluble fertilizers:

  Mineral dry fertilizers:

  Liquid complex fertilizers and biostimulants:

  Drug name	Purpose
  Sturdy	Feeding seedlings of vegetables and flowers, before and after picking; for growing a “garden on the windowsill”.
  Gardener	Feeding seedlings at all stages of development, adult vegetable and flower plants.
  Barrel and four buckets	Fertilizing seedlings and adult plants of vegetables, fruits and berry crops, colors.
  Basfoliar Kelp	Contains Ecklonia maxima algae extract, which has an anti-stress effect when replanting plants. Use a 1% watering solution before planting in the ground (or watering the soil after transplanting).
  Gardener BSR-1	Improved survival rate after picking and transplanting into open ground.
  Athlete	Prevents seedlings from overgrowing, promotes stem thickening and root development.
  Energen	Watering and spraying seedlings of vegetables and flowers.
  Epin extra	Promotes better rooting of seedlings when picking

  Organic fertilizers

  Ash for tomato seedlings can be used in two ways:

  • Watering the soil with infusion of ash. The infusion is prepared as follows: infuse 0.5 cups of fine wood ash in hot water for 1 day, then strain and bring the volume to 5 liters with water.
  • Dry ash is poured onto the moistened soil with seedlings, then lightly loosened.

  Ash has special meaning in feeding seedlings of tomatoes and other vegetables. It contains more than 30 elements necessary for their growth (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, sulfur and others). You can use ash obtained by burning deciduous and coniferous trees. The latter contains more phosphorus.

  A solution of bird droppings is prepared using the following technology:

  1. 1. Fill one bucket of litter with 2 buckets of water.
  2. 2. Let the solution stand for 24 hours.
  3. 3. Dilute the prepared solution with water 20 times.
  4. 4. Water the seedlings at the root; if the solution gets on the leaves, wash it off.

  Mullein is diluted in a ratio of 1 bucket to 5 buckets of water. You can add 30 g of superphosphate per bucket to ready-made solutions of manure and mullein.

  

  Traditional methods of feeding seedlings

  Traditional methods of feeding seedlings allow you to get healthy plants at home without the use of chemicals. The resulting harvest, subject to such agricultural technology, will be environmentally friendly. These types of fertilizers do not have a scientifically proven basis, but their effectiveness has been proven by long-term use in amateur gardening and horticulture. Liquid fertilizers obtained from plants act quickly and are well absorbed by seedlings. They contain mainly nitrogen and potassium. Such fertilizers can be used for both types of fertilizing - watering at the roots and foliar spraying of the green mass of young plants. Spraying can be done every 10-14 days, and the concentration of the solution should be 2 times less than when watering at the root.

  Nettle has a healing effect on plants and stimulates their growth. Most plants respond well to feeding with nettles (except for onions, garlic and legumes). To prepare nettle fertilizer, use dry plants harvested last spring or summer, before the seeds appeared. Fill a plastic or wooden container with chopped grass and pour water. The solution is infused for 1-2 weeks, it must be stirred once a day. Since it has an unpleasant odor, it is better to do this in the utility room. When the solution turns dark green and stops foaming, it is time to use it. For watering at the root, the solution must be diluted with water 10 times, for spraying - 20 times. It must be diluted immediately before processing. This fertilizer is used to feed plants after picking.

  Tomatoes, cucumbers and beans respond well to comfrey fertilizer. Comfrey, in terms of the amount of potassium it contains, is better than manure. It very quickly relieves signs of potassium deficiency in seedlings. To make a solution, 1 kg of dry plants harvested in the summer is poured into 10 liters of water. You need to insist on it for 1 month. This solution is used in the same way as nettle infusion.

  Banana peel contains a large number of microelements, and is also a natural biological stimulator of seedling growth. It can be used in two forms:

  1. 1. Sprinkle the soil with dried crushed banana peels. You can dry it in several ways - in the oven, on the windowsill or in the sun. It should be remembered that heat treatment leads to partial loss of nutrients.
  2. 2. Water infusion from fresh peel. For this method, fresh peels of 3-7 bananas are cut into thin strips, filled with water at room temperature and kept for 3 days. Then the solution must be filtered and diluted with water in a ratio of one to one. Since pathogenic bacteria can easily grow in it, it is recommended to first scald the infusion jar and banana peels with boiling water.

  

  Nutritional baker's yeast contains the following microelements:

  Yeast has long been used in agriculture for feeding livestock (in the form of feed yeast). Their use in gardening is considered an unconventional method of feeding plants, but gardeners note the rapid growth of plants and the development of the root system. The yeast solution is rich in mineral elements, carbohydrates and vitamins. Yeast also contains microdoses of lithium, bromine, nickel, molybdenum, cobalt, copper, zinc and iodine, which are necessary for living plant cells. To fertilize seedlings with yeast, prepare a solution in the following order:

  • dissolve in 10 liters of water: 10 g dry matter of yeast, 3 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
  • leave the resulting solution in a warm place for 3 hours; dilute the infusion with 10 parts of water before watering the plants.

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People who have their own personal plots, annually grow vegetables (especially tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers) on their own. Planting seedlings in the ground and watering them regularly is not enough to get a good harvest. Plants need to be fed by different means to kill pests, overcome diseases, and get tasty, fleshy, large fruits. There are several folk ways to provide seedlings with the necessary nutrients, with which growing healthy, vitamin-rich vegetables will not be difficult.

What is seedling feeding?

This is the process of adding a nutrient solution and fertilizer to the root system of tomato seedlings, peppers, which strengthens the plant’s immunity, helping to withstand stressful conditions under the influence of external environment. To do everything correctly, you need to be able to recognize what exactly a pepper or tomato needs, how and when to add the solution, how to knead it, etc.

The answers to these many other questions will help beginning gardeners get a full harvest of vegetable crops. The benefits of using nutritious folk remedies are obvious - they help seedlings grow healthy, strong, resistant to various diseases and pests. Feeding is carried out in two main ways: root, foliar.

How to feed seedlings

Before you start fertilizing, you need to familiarize yourself with the types into which any fertilizer for tomato and pepper seedlings is divided:

1. Organic. This includes all folk remedies: a solution of mullein, wood ash, chicken droppings, and a yeast mixture. Such fertilizers are made independently, do not require a lot of time, effort and finances, and have a high absorption rate.
2. Organomineral. Include saline solutions and organic components.
3. Mineral. Contains the entire complex of nutrients necessary for normal, full growth of seedlings.

The amount of fertilizing and its composition depends on the quality of the soil mixture. Primary fertilizing is carried out no earlier than 15 days after sowing and the appearance of full shoots. Before planting in open ground, peppers and tomatoes do not need early feeding, and after the procedure you need to wait at least a week. Alternation gives very good results mineral mixtures with organomineral. This fertilizing is applied every 7-10 days. It is worth noting that an excess or lack of mineral nutrition has a bad effect on seedlings:

Folk remedies

There are fertilizers for pepper and tomato seedlings that are prepared from natural ingredients at home. Experienced gardeners prefer such folk remedies to store-bought drugs, since they are not just an excellent alternative chemicals, but also absolutely safe for future fruits. Most folk products for feeding seedlings are made on the basis of:

• bird droppings;
• ash;
• eggshells;
• honey;
• banana peel;
• coffee grounds;
• Sahara;
• iodine;
• ammonia;
• potassium permanganate;
• potato broth;
• boric acid;
• yeast;
• aloe juice, etc.

The main microelements that tomatoes and peppers need are:

1. Potassium. The element is necessary for the development of the root system; if it is deficient, the plants will die.
2. Phosphorus. Supports seedlings during flowering and fruiting. If there is not enough phosphorus, the ovary withers and falls off, and you should not expect a full harvest.
3. Nitrogen. It is an active participant in the photosynthesis process and helps young seedlings actively grow strong green mass.

The main disadvantage of processing and feeding tomato and pepper seedlings with folk remedies is the inability to calculate the exact amount of microelements in the mixture. Considering this fact, it is better to reduce the dosage of applied fertilizer than to exceed it. In addition, it is better to fertilize in the morning, in moist soil and maintain the temperature of the mixture from 220 to 250. To disinfect the soil and fertilize any varieties of tomatoes, use an infusion of a handful of onion peels (peelings) and 3-5 liters of water.

Ash

The most popular fertilizer among gardeners is wood ash, which contains phosphorus and potassium, which is necessary for feeding seedlings. The substance protects plants from pests, diseases and nourishes them. Before diving the seedlings into the ground, add 2 tbsp to each hole. l. ash mixture, and on top - a layer of earth to avoid damage to the roots. At the end of the second week after planting, the first feeding with liquid ash is carried out; to obtain the mixture, you need to dilute 100 g of ash powder in 1 liter of water. This solution should be added to the base of the stem, 1 liter each.

You can also carry out foliar feeding by diluting 10 liters of water with 300 g of ash and half a piece laundry soap. Next, the mass is boiled for about half an hour, filtered, and cooled. It is not necessary to add the last component, but it helps the mixture adhere better to the seedling leaf. The resulting ash solution should be sprayed on top of the plants.

Banana peels

Banana peels are rich in potassium, which is necessary for seedlings during the flowering period. The skin of the fruit must be dried in any way and then ground to a powder. The resulting mixture is added when planting seedlings. It is best to dry the crusts in the fresh air, where this will be facilitated by the sun's rays and breeze. The product must be strung on a thread and covered with gauze. This ensures maximum preservation of beneficial substances and the removal of harmful impurities with which fruits were processed.

You can also use liquid banana fertilizer, obtained by infusing the peels of 2-3 fruits in a three-liter jar of water for at least 3 days. Next, you need to strain the liquid and add 50 ml to each bush. There is another simple way to get a nutritious banana mixture - grind 1 fruit skin with a glass of water in a blender and add soft pulp 1 tbsp. l. for each seedling once a month. The organic elements contained in bananas not only nourish plants, promoting abundant flowering, but still effectively fight aphids.

There is another way of feeding - spraying the seedlings with a spray of banana peels (4 pcs.), eggshell powder (2 tsp), magnesium sulfate (20 g), 1 liter of water. The first component must be dried, crushed, and mixed with the remaining ingredients. Spraying is carried out no more than once every 7 days, the mixture is stored in the refrigerator, and before use it is heated to 20°. Several finely chopped skins filled with the Baikal EM1 preparation will make excellent compost. The mixture needs to steep for a month.

Bird droppings infusion

This type of feeding is very popular among gardeners and is one of the first to be carried out. The mixture is necessary to stimulate the growth of seedlings and if there are no signs of nitrogen starvation, then there is no need to fertilize. The mixture is prepared simply – bird droppings are poured with water 1:2, covered with a lid, and left to ferment for 3 days. Then the solution is diluted 1:10 and used for root feeding. This method– the most effective, since it 100% eliminates “nitrogen starvation” of seedlings.

Sugar

Plants, like people, extract clean energy from sugar, so “sweet” fertilizer will be useful for pepper and tomato seedlings. You need to sprinkle granulated sugar on the surface of the earth around the stem, or dilute 2 tsp. sweet substance with a glass of water, water the plant with the solution. You can even use regular glucose tablets (sold at the pharmacy), dissolve 1 pc. in a glass of water and use the liquid to water the seedlings. This type of feeding should be carried out no more than once a month.

Iodine

Feeding tomato and pepper seedlings with folk remedies can also be done with the help of iodine. The microelement protects plants from pests and diseases. To obtain a solution, dilute 10 g of iodine with a bucket of water (10 l), you can add another 10 g of phosphorus and 20 g of potassium. The fertilizer is suitable for root feeding 1-2 times a week, and can be added to settled water used for watering seedlings. Main advantage this method– availability and low cost of iodine.

One of effective means, which feed vegetable seedlings, is eggshell. Experienced summer residents, gardeners collect it all winter to scatter it over the beds in the spring. Crushed shells help loosen the soil, distribute moisture evenly, and reduce the volume of water required for irrigation. The product is 90% rich in calcium carbonate and nutrients necessary for seedling growth.

Root feeding is carried out with a liquid solution prepared in this way: the shells of 3-4 eggs are placed in a three-liter jar, filled with water, infused for 3 days in a dark place at room temperature. Do not close the lid tightly. The main signs of readiness of a folk remedy are its cloudiness, the appearance unpleasant odor, which will subsequently repel various pests. Eggshells also improve perfectly mineral composition soil. The infused liquid is applied every 12-14 days under the root.

Yeast

Fertilizing pepper and tomato seedlings with yeast is very effective, as it ensures rapid growth of seedlings, strengthening the root system, and improving the yield of these vegetable crops. You can prepare the solution as follows: combine 10 g of yeast, 4 tbsp. l. sugar, 10 l warm water, stir, let stand for a while. Ready mix It turns out to be very concentrated, so it needs to be diluted in a ratio of 1:10.

The folk remedy is applied by the root method with the addition of ash to prevent calcium from being washed out of the soil. Yeast loves warmth, so watering with the solution should be done on sunny days. This feeding affects seedlings as follows:

• increases endurance during transplantation, drought, sudden temperature changes;
• strengthens roots;
• is a growth stimulator during the growing season;
• increases the percentage of rooting.

There are other recipes for preparing a folk remedy from yeast for fertilizing seedlings of pepper and tomato seedlings:

1. Pour 5 liters of water 1 tbsp. l. dry yeast, 2 tbsp. l. sugar and 2 g of ascorbic acid. Leave for a day, dilute 1:10, water at the root.
2. Dissolve 100 g of live yeast in 10 liters of water and leave for 24 hours.
3. Dilute 200 g of live yeast in 10 liters of warm water, leave for several hours, and then dilute with water 1:10.

Potassium permangantsovka

A folk remedy in the form of a solution of manganese sulfur is obtained by mixing 2 g of the substance with 10 liters of water, the liquid is foliar feeding pepper and tomato seedlings. Manganese not only helps get rid of pests and prevent disease, but also fights brown spot, which often causes a decrease in the size of vegetable fruits.

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There is no consensus on the need to feed seedlings. Some people are sure that it is better not to do this before planting in a greenhouse or open ground. At home, the plant needs to be watered and maintained at the correct temperature. Sometimes this is not enough: the foliage fades and changes color, the growth of the bush slows down. To avoid these signs, it is necessary to feed the seedlings. Organic and mineral fertilizers are allowed.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes can be found on almost every summer cottage. Even inexperienced gardeners try to grow them. To propagate your favorite variety and get a decent harvest, you need to take care of growing strong seedlings.

Seeds are planted in a special soil mixture:

• soil from the garden (you cannot use soil from where potatoes grow);
• humus;
• calcined sand;
• chalk powder.

To make the seeds more likely to germinate, they can be soaked in water. In just 1.5 days the first shoots will hatch. However, some gardeners advise sowing seeds directly into the ground. They are confident that the seedlings will grow stronger and stronger. Seeds are sown in early or mid-March (sometimes even in early April). High-quality soil and the right temperature can ensure healthy seedlings. For guarantee bountiful harvest and active plant growth should be fed.

Fertilizing is carried out in 4 stages.

1. The first feeding can be done after the development of the third leaf. It is necessary to use combined mineral fertilizers with a high nitrogen content. "Agricola 3" is a fertilizer for better growth of the root system and above-ground parts. In addition to nitrogen, the fertilizer is rich in potassium and phosphorus.
2. The second fertilizing is applied to the soil 12 days after picking (replanting). It is advisable to use . The main components of the fertilizer are potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. 1.5 tsp. granules are dissolved in 5 liters of water. Plants need to be watered at the rate of half a glass per sprout.
3. The third feeding is applied on the 26th day (completely similar to the second feeding).
4. The last feeding is necessary when the tomatoes reach two months of age. If seedlings do not develop well, they need nitrogen. If the green mass is sufficiently developed, you need to focus on phosphorus and potassium. Prepare a nutritious cocktail. Dissolve a full tablespoon of wood ash and half a tablespoon of superphosphate in 5 liters of water. 100 ml of solution is applied under each bush.

If the color of the foliage takes on an unnatural shade (purple, yellow, brown), emergency feeding with missing minerals is necessary.

Eggplant

Eggplants love moisture and oxygen. The seedlings germinate poorly and grow slowly. Seeds are sown already in February. Plants need to be watered regularly and moderately and the necessary fertilizers applied. Before planting in the ground, 3 feedings are carried out.

1. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers will help seedlings quickly develop root systems and greenery. After the first leaf appears, you need to add “Uniflor Rost” in accordance with the instructions.
2. In order for the root system to develop faster, you can add the “Living Force” solution on the 10th day after picking.
3. 3 days before planting, plants need to be fed with ecogel. This will allow the seedlings to quickly take root.

Pepper

Pepper grows in almost every country house. The process of growing pepper seedlings is similar to growing tomatoes. Peppers need to be provided with a warm temperature, moderate watering and nutritional components. The “correct” seedlings will give a decent harvest.

Unlike tomatoes, it is better to germinate pepper seeds. They are slow to germinate, so planting is done in mid or late February. Pepper seedlings love to present “surprises.” In one night, strong, healthy bushes can wither away. Timely and properly selected fertilizing will allow the pepper to grow better and form a harvest in the future.

How to feed peppers for rapid growth?

1. The first feeding can be done when the bush produces its first full leaf. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of urea (carbonic acid amide) in 10 liters of water. It is rich in nitrogen and potassium. Plants should be watered carefully (no more than 100 ml per bush). 10 days after this procedure, the bushes need to be planted in larger pots or boxes.
2. To prevent the bushes from becoming oversaturated with minerals, the second feeding is carried out 21 days after the first. The composition of the solution is identical. Before watering the peppers, sprinkle the soil in the boxes with a thin layer of wood ash.
3. The third and last feeding of seedlings is carried out 7 days before transplanting into the ground. If the seedlings grow slowly, you need to apply nitrogen-containing fertilizers. By the time of planting in the soil, the plant should have formed a strong root system. To do this, the bushes need to be fed with phosphorus. Perfect option for feeding - double superphosphate.

cucumbers

Cucumber seedlings grow very quickly. Seeds need to be planted a month before planting in the ground. Germinated sprouts need to be watered moderately so that they do not stretch out and weaken. If cucumber seedlings begin to grow poorly and wither, the root system does not have enough oxygen. The soil must be loosened for better breathability.

Fertilizing cucumbers before planting should be done twice.

1. For better growth, any fertilizer with a high nitrogen content is used as the first fertilizing. The event is held after the appearance of the first full leaf on the vine.
2. The second feeding needs to be treated more scrupulously. To prepare the solution, you will need one and a half liters of water, 3 tbsp. l. wood ash, 10 g of potassium nitrate and 5 g of double superphosphate. You can add a complex of microfertilizers (“Master”, “Sizam”, “Oracle”) to the solution. The mixture is applied 10 days before planting cucumbers in open ground or in a greenhouse.

Using this scheme, you can feed zucchini and zucchini.

The opportunity to plant seeds directly in open ground is only possible in warm regions. In most cases, gardeners need to prepare in advance strong seedlings. She needs optimal conditions for development and growth: the right temperature, good mineralized soil and timely application of fertilizers.