Foliar Organic fertiliser
Nowadays, organic gardening has become a common practice. With the increasing environmental concerns in the agricultural industry, it seems the logical choice for most home gardeners.
Organic fertilisers
There are many types of organic fertilisers available for home use. They are classified according to the materials used during their processing (fish by-products, seaweed, bone ash, blood meal, etc.) and also according to their method of application, e.g. liquid foliar spray or dry tea.
Foliar organic fertilisers are preferred by farmers for their benefits and convenience. Foliar organic fertilisers are typically applied using spray canisters. As opposed to organic dry tea, foliar organic fertilisers are easy to apply and provide less hassle for the farmer or the regular home grower.
The Benefits of Foliar Organic fertilisers
The most touted benefit of foliar organic fertilisers is its capacity to promote maximum nutrient absorption. This is based on the belief that foliar organic fertilisers causes an increase in sugar levels in plants which then stimulate soil activity and plant nutrient uptake.
Calculated observations show that the application of foliar organic fertiliser in farms or gardens causes a significant increase in plant yields. Also, foliar organic fertilisers are an effective means to prevent plant diseases and fungi-attack. The reason is that, foliar organic fertilisers cover the leaves and stems, the plant parts that are susceptible to pests and parasites.
Foliar organic fertilisers have several other benefits but overall though it all depends on the success of applications and the economics of nutrient supply.
The Basics in Applying Foliar Organic fertilisers to Plants
It is always advisable to dilute your foliar organic fertiliser first before application. Too much concentration of foliar organic fertilisers may cause crop damage and foliage “burning.”
Make sure that the PH level of your foliar organic fertiliser spray is at a neutral range.
Foliar organic fertiliser sprays achieve best effect by increasing the spray pressure or by using a mist blower, allowing the liquid to “drift” over the plants.
Only use foliar organic fertiliser sprays when there is little or no wind.
Nutrient absorption of foliar organic fertilisers is enhanced when the air is humid and moist with a temperature of 80 degrees or below (in Fahrenheit). This is due to the fact that the plants’ main nutrient canals, the stomata, are open in low temperatures.
And finally, for better nutrient absorption, make sure that your foliar organic fertiliser sprays reach the undersides of leaves, where the stomata are located.
|
