Growing a good carrot crop is not easy. This vegetable has to grow not only greens, but the fruit itself. Therefore, in the period of active growth of carrots, nutrients and fertilizers are especially needed.
One of the most effective fertilizers is potassium permanganate and boric acid. We will tell about the correct use of these preparations for carrots and about the secrets of using this type of fertilizer.
Is it possible to water carrots with these means?
Carrots are a very capricious fruit that especially needs fertilizer. and reacts very sharply to a lack of nutrients.
Therefore, potassium permanganate and boric acid are indispensable assistants in the process of growing the fruit.
- Boron is a regulator of protein and carbohydrate metabolism, so it is necessary for the appearance of the plant.
- Manganese Acid (Potassium Permanganate) protects the fetus from diseases in the process of growing.
These substances prevent the occurrence of diseases and rot. Therefore, fertilizing with potassium permanganate and boron is not just possible, but also necessary for healthy plant growth.
What is it for?
Potassium permanganate is useful for the plant as it is:
- protects from carrot flies, which are the most dangerous pests that affect the green and the root itself;
- prevents rotting of the fetus, as it acts as an antiseptic;
- treats for fungal diseases, root rot;
- eliminates stains or damage to the leaves.
The use of boron solution is necessary because:
- it increases the size of the fetus;
- prolongs the storage time of the root;
- improves color, making it more saturated;
- increases the sugar content, from which the plant becomes sweet;
- increases yield by an average of 15-20%.
Pros and cons of such dressing
Pros:
- improve the taste and appearance of the fruit;
- protect against diseases and pests;
- accelerate plant growth;
- increase the amount of the crop.
If used improperly, boron and potassium permanganate can be dangerous and harmful to carrots. Consider the disadvantages of using fertilizer with excessive use.
Cons boric solution:
- may cause foliage burns;
- entails an unhealthy change in the form of greenery;
- causes chronic soil diseases.
Cons potassium permanganate:
- may cause burns to the plant;
- when used improperly, dries the root, leaves and earth;
- affects the decline of the crop;
- calls for a surplus of potassium.
Step by step instructions: how to feed in the open field?
Inventory
Before starting fertilizer you need to prepare. You will need:
- watering can;
- gloves;
- warm water;
- manganese and boric acid.
Preparation of the solution from boron
Boron solution can be used without potassium permanganate. For it will need hot water with a temperature of up to fifty degrees. Boron is very poorly soluble in cold water, so do not use water below 50-60 degrees.
- So one teaspoon of boric acid diluted in 1 liter of hot water.
- After the boron is completely dissolved, add 10 liters of warm water at room temperature (20-25 degrees).
We offer to watch a video about fertilizer for carrots from boron and its preparation:
Preparation of solution from both means
In 10 liters of hot water (50-60 degrees) dissolve 3-4 grams of potassium permanganate and as much boron (about the tip of a teaspoon).
We offer to watch a video about fertilizing with potassium permanganate and boric acid:
When to use fertilizer?
Fertilize carrots with boron solution should be in the summer from mid-July to mid-August.. Then the fruits will be rich in color and sweet to the taste. Use fertilizer is best during the day.
Boron and potassium permanganate are used in early spring at the time of the growth of the fetus. Fertilize should be in the evening.
Fertilization
Before planting, Boron fertilizes not only the growing fruit, but also the seeds. The best fertilizer is a solution of boric acid and nitrogen. With a lack of nitrogen, the plant stops growing, and the leaves turn yellow and thin.
For healthy growth of carrots, soak the seeds in 1 liter of water, adding a third of a teaspoon of boric acid and half a teaspoon of nitrogen.
After sprouting
Carrot needs potassium during growth. Potash fertilizers protect the plant from fungal and viral diseases. Therefore, during the period of germination, carrots should be fertilized with potassium solution. It is used 2-3 times: half a teaspoon of potassium per bucket of water.
Excellent fertilizer is nitrophoska - a complex of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In the period of germination is very useful for carrots feed. The solution is prepared as follows: one tablespoon of nitrophoska per three liters of water.
Periodic
Carrot fertilizer should begin when the seeds begin to germinate. During this period, especially useful minerals that strengthen the plant. It is best to use potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. The total amount of fertilizer should be about 150 grams, about the same amount of all components.
To make the carrot grow well, 3 weeks after the first fertilizer, use a potassium solution with nitrogen: in 10 liters of water dissolve one tablespoon of potassium and nitrogen. When intensive formation of the fetus should be used fertilizers again. Apply fertilizer without nitrogen components. Potassium is best suited.
Processing carrots from pests
To fertilize carrots for pests, you will need a spray bottle for spraying, warm water and gloves.
- From fungal diseases potassium permanganate helps one potassium permanganate to dilute one gram of warm water in 10 liters.
- When powdery ashes half a teaspoonful of the substance is dissolved in 1 liter of warm water. When carrot rot a good solution would be a solution of three tablespoons of potassium permanganate per liter of water.
Spraying boric acid is a very effective pest control agent. Useful solution will be for prevention.
Consequences of improper spraying
Spraying a solution of boron if not adhered to the rules can harm the fetus:
- If you exceed the dosage of boron, the substance will destroy the cellular structures of the fetus, negatively affecting the plant.
- If the substance is unevenly sprayed, the hard-to-reach part of the carrot does not receive the necessary elements for development and health. So the effect of spraying is reduced.
- If you use cold water, then boric acid crystals will not dissolve in water and cause a burn.
In order for boric acid to be of one use, it is necessary to follow the rules of making and spraying the solution. It is recommended to spray only in the evening or in cloudy weather. Avoid the formation of large droplets of the solution on the leaves.
It is important that watering of young plants is carried out over a whole surface area, and adults - only on growths and young leaves.
Proper care for the harvest of carrots - the key to a tasty and healthy fruit. If it is wrong to fertilize a plant or not to fertilize it at all, then you can easily destroy it. It is much more difficult to treat diseases than to prevent them from occurring. Therefore, carrots require careful maintenance and constant fertilizer.
