How to fertilize your plants – Blog

The shorter days, the decrease in temperatures and the first rains show that autumn has arrived. After a period that is enjoying our green spaces, it is time to carry out the tasks that will have an impact on the appearance of the garden in spring and summer next year and as the proverb says: «Who sows the autumn harvest in a year». Collect the seeds, move the perennial plants, the light bulb, take care

Autumn: how to fertilize your plants

Although there are other fertilization methods (leaf irrigation and fertilization of fertilization), at this stage the fertilization of the cultivated soil is what will help plants become stronger in the difficult conditions of winter. To do this, we can find two types of fertilizers: chemical and organic products, in which organic fertilizers are slow and gradual, controlled by the soil and the plant based on what they need. The fertilizers, organic or inorganic, have macronutrients (npk – nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) and micronutrients, that the plants cannot eliminate the air and, therefore, from the ground.

Autumn: how to fertilize your plants effectively

Autumn is a keystone to prepare plants for the winter. Although growth usually slows down, this is the ideal time to strengthen them. Here I explain how to fertilize them correctly:

1. Choose the appropriate fertilizer

• Opt for a fertilizer with lower nitrogen content. This avoids an excessive growth of the leaves that could weaken the plant in winter.
• Look for fertilizers rich in phosphorus and potassium, who promote strong roots and resistance.

2. Regulates the frequency

• Fertilize less than in spring or summer. In autumn, plants need less nutritious due to reducing their business.
• Apply fertilizers every 4-6 weeks, depending on the species and instructions of the product.

3. Organic fertilization

• Consider the use of compost, well -transmitted manure or the humus of earthworms to enrich the soil naturally.
• Organic fertilizers release freely nutritious, ideal for this period of the year.

4. Correctly apply the fertilizer

• Water the plants before fertilizing to avoid burns in the roots.
• Extend the fertilizer around the base of the plant, avoiding direct contact with the stem.

5. Retains the internal plants contagite

• It minimizes the fertilization of internal plants. It only fertilizes if they show clear signs of necessity, such as yellowish leaves or weak growth.

How to choose the fertilizer for your plants

Universal and special fertilizers.

In addition, universal fertilizers are now available in our online store (containing macro and micronutrients). There are other products in which the proportions of each nutritional change to meet the specific needs of each plant, such as granule for rosemial and flowers in bloom, granulated for vegetables and aromatic herbs or for the seasoning or granulated for citrus and olive trees

Biofertilizers

But know that it can also guarantee nutrients to its ground using manure, that is Biofertilizer obtained from the excrement of mature horses This must be incorporated into the soils to restore organic material levels in the soil. Another excellent biofertilizer to cultivate the ground and ideal for your garden is the oignor's humus, a fertilizer produced by the excretion of the worms that guarantees the level of organic substance in the ground. The use of organic and substrate fertilizers is ideal for organic agriculture and for spaces with children, both applied in sticks or pots.

Fertilizer for grass

At this moment you must also pay attention to the grass: to prevent the herb from being yellow and invaded by moss and weeds, do not forget to fertilize it in autumn. There are options with and without herbicides.

Fertilizer for interior plants.

Finally, do not forget the internal plants, which must also be prepared for the winter. There are options of rapid liquid effect that are perfect for encouraging more green leaves and healthy plants and stronger green plants that can be used until the end of September, but also in a granular version.

You can find these and other alternatives in online ccuatrodinero or in our gardening centers. Visit us and find out about how to keep your plants beautiful and healthy!