How to feed the delphinium
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Delphinium is a beautifully flowering, ornamental plant, if properly cared for, it can delight its owner for a long period of time. In order for the flowering to be long and beautiful, it is necessary to apply fertilizers on time. Due to the presence of powerful stems and leaves, fertilization should be done 3 times during the summer season. In our article we will talk about how to feed the delphinium for lush flowering.
How to feed a delphinium: features of fertilization
Delphinium feeding for lush flowering: photo
Delphinium is especially popular among gardeners due to its bright and long flowering period, as well as for its height. It is customary to distinguish 2 varieties of a plant - annuals and perennials. But in order for the plant to grow and develop correctly, the plant needs feeding.
Fertilizers should be applied in spring and summer. But experienced gardeners say that the plant needs to be fed in the autumn, after the end of flowering.
The quality of flowering is directly related to the correct site and soil.
When planting, it is necessary to dig up the soil and add rotted manure, humus or compost so as not to harm the plant. If the soil is acidic, you do not need to wait for flowering, the plant may die.
If the soil is acidic, then it must be diluted. To do this, take dolomite flour or lime. To dilute heavy soil, you need to take sand - per 1 sq. m 20 l.
If a plant feels a deficiency in any element, it will be subject to various diseases. You can notice the appearance of a particular disease by paying attention to the first signs:
- Deficit nitrogen characterized by a lag in growth and development. The foliage begins to shrink, discolor, flowering becomes rare, the aroma disappears.
- Conversely, the introduction of a large amount of nitrogen will lead to an increase in green mass, which will negatively affect the plant.
- Deficit phosphorus... Platinum plate becomes brownish or dark.
- Deficit potassium... A light border appears on the foliage, which begins to dry out and curl, the leaves begin to fall off.
- Deficit magnesium... The plant begins to lag behind in growth and development.
- Deficit calcium negatively affects the root system and the top of the plant. The rhizome begins to grow, which leads to the fact that the plant begins to deplete.
- If the flowers begin to fall off quickly, the top begins to dry out, the foliage begins to deform, for this it is necessary to make boron.
What time do you need to feed the delphinium?
Delphinium feeding for lush flowering: photo
Over the summer, the process of building up green mass takes place, therefore, energy and energy is expended. Perennial plants need to be fertilized regularly, since the root system sucks out nutrients from the soil that the plant needs for proper growth and development.
How to feed a delphinium in spring: before the growing season and during flowering
The first fertilizers must be applied before the beginning of the growing season, as soon as the snow cover melts. Before fertilizing, you need to analyze the soil.
If the soil is clayey, fertilizer must be applied 1 time. If the soil is light - 2 times, keeping an interval of 2-3 days. The site must be carefully loosened and ammonium sulfate, superphosphate and potassium chloride must be added.
- The mullein needs to be diluted in water - 1:10.
- The slurry must be left in the sun for about 2-3 days.
- The prepared solution can be used to treat about 20 plants.
It is also possible to add phosphorus-potassium fertilizing.
How to feed the delphinium in the fall
Fertilizer should be applied 3 times before the second flowering. It is necessary to add manure and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. In this case, the amount must be reduced by 1.5 times. After the end of flowering, when the buds of renewal begin to form, only wood ash can be added to the plant.
What fertilizers does a delphinium need for lush flowering?
The plant needs mineral, organic and natural fertilizers. If you use all the necessary fertilizing, then the plant will be powerful and beautifully flowering for a long period of time.
How to feed a delphinium: organic fertilizers
Delphinium feeding for lush flowering: photo
If you apply organic fertilizers, then you can get large buds, the plant will begin to grow actively, the flowers will be bright with a pleasant aroma. The following organic fertilizers can be used.
- Dilution of slurry with water - 1:10. This fertilizer can be mixed with mineral fertilizer. To do this, take an infusion of mullein (1 l) and mix with mineral fertilizers (1 tbsp. L.) And 1 bucket of warm water. Each plant will require 3 liters of fertilizer.
- Mulching the soil using hay and cut grass. This will help retain moisture and stop weeds from growing. In this case, it will serve as an organic fertilizer.
- Biohumus preparation - 50-100 g is added under each plant, so that young seedlings can take root better and faster in a new place, an adult plant needs to regain its strength, flowering becomes brighter with a pleasant aroma. Using this preparation, you will notice how the foliage has changed its color, has become brighter. The buds will be more intact.
- The use of wood ash has proven itself well. It contains a large number of useful elements that have a positive effect on the growth and development of the plant. Ash must be mixed with soil or an ash solution prepared - 1 tbsp. l. ash must be mixed with 1 liter of warm water.
- Using humus leaves will provide the plant with a balanced diet.
- Succinic acid - add 1 g of the substance to 0.5 buckets of water. Such feeding will help the buds to become strong, large in size, and with a long flowering. And the foliage will become a rich olive color. Top dressing with succinic acid can be used only 1 time during the season.
How to feed delphinium - mineral fertilizers
Delphinium feeding for lush flowering: photo
This type of fertilizer for feeding delphinium is most often used for a young plant.
Top dressing should be done 2 times a month. The application rules must be followed. Young plants should be supplemented with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, adding a little growth stimulant.
Along with fertilizers, it is allowed to add a solution of potassium permanganate, or you can purchase Maxim. This fertilizer will disinfect the soil and prevent various types of diseases.
Fertilizers must be applied once a week 7 days before you plant the seedlings in open soil.
When propagating with cuttings, it is best to use tools such as Root or Kornevin.After about 15 days after planting in a permanent place, the cutting must be sprayed. Complex fertilizer Fast effect is well suited for this purpose.
Before planting the plant in the hole, you need to add rotted compost or use the mineral complex of Kemir fertilizers. Add 1 tbsp to 1 bucket of water. l. drug.
A rooted seedling also needs feeding with a mixture, which will include azophoska, superphosphate, urea or potassium sulfate. The fertilizer should be diluted with 10 liters of water. Each plant needs about 2 liters of fertilizer.
Natural fertilizers
Delphinium feeding for lush flowering: photo
There are times when gardeners abandon chemicals in favor of natural ones. You can prepare such fertilizers yourself. You can use one of the recipes:
- The use of tea bags and coffee will improve the soil structure and increase the flowering period of the plant.
- Use of citrus top dressing. This is the zest of oranges, lemons or tangerines. It must be poured with boiling water and left to infuse for 2 days.
- Use banana peels, which are high in potassium. The peel must be crushed to obtain a powder. Then mix with soil and sprinkle next to each plant.
- Using yeast to naturally stimulate growth. In 1 liter of warm water, it is necessary to dilute 10 g of yeast and 1 tbsp. l. Sahara. This fertilizer should be left in the sun in a warm place until foam appears. The solution prepared in this way must be diluted 1: 5 and the plants are watered with it - 1 liter per bush.
- You can use onion peels. You need to take 50 g and pour 2 liters of boiling water and leave to infuse for about 24-72 hours. The resulting solution must be watering the plant, and can also be used as a preventive measure against various diseases and insect pests.
- Using nettles and dandelions. Their resulting solution must be mixed with water - 1:10.
How to properly feed a delphinium?
Delphinium feeding for lush flowering: photo
For all its beauty, the delphinium is classified as a poisonous plant. For this reason, when caring for him, you should not forget about precautions. After treating the plants, be sure to wash your hands and other exposed parts of the body using soap and warm water. When introducing fertilizers, one must not forget about the use of:
- Gloves.
- Safety glasses.
- Respirator.
- Closed shoe model.
- Protective gown.
If you have any fertilizer left over, keep it away from children and animals. The drug gets into the eyes or an open part of the body - you must rinse it with warm water. And if an allergic reaction appears, then seek help from a doctor.
In order not to harm the plant, it is important to know and observe some regulations.
- Fertilizer should be applied to wet soil. Before you start applying fertilizers, the soil must be well shed to avoid scalding. Watering is necessary only at the root, being careful not to fall on the leaves and flowers.
- Fertilizers should not be added immediately after planting the plant in its permanent location. The first fertilization must be applied 15 days after transplanting the plant.
- Autumn dressing should be without added nitrogen. After all, it will serve to start the build-up of green mass, and this requires a lot of effort. Before the winter period, the plant should be full of vigor.
- When the plant is in a period of active growth, it is necessary to apply fertilizers that contain nitrogen: 1 time in 10-15 days.
It is better to add a little less fertilizer than the excess will be. To make feeding the delphinium for lush flowering, you must strictly follow all instructions.
If you want the plant to bloom profusely and beautifully, then fertilization is simply necessary.And if you take proper care of the plant, then it will be able to delight you for a long time with its long and colorful flowering.
