Autumn fertilizers: what fertilizers are applied in the fall?

The autumn period is the very time when the soil needs additional feeding and preparation for wintering. In this article, we will dwell in more detail on what autumn fertilizers are and what fertilizer is best applied in the fall to create favorable soil conditions in the autumn-winter period.

Autumn fertilizers: features of fertilization in the fall

Autumn fertilization: photo

The autumn period is the best time to fertilize the soil at the summer cottage. The soil has already begun to gradually rest, and microorganisms have a chance to more efficiently process the received nutrients and components that are introduced along with top dressing and fertilizers.

Thanks to this, the gardener can more carefully prepare his site, so that future plantings will take root more easily, gain more strength.

Thus, autumn processing frees up more time already in the spring: there is no need to fertilize the soil again, but you can proceed directly to processing and planting plants in the ground.

As a rule, in autumn, the soil is actively replenished with various additives and fertilizers, as well as complex preparations. But in some cases, all this becomes a waste of time and effort, which must also be taken into account when processing. Some trace minerals can be broken down and lost during the winter period.

In order to avoid unnecessary, irrational waste of time, it is still necessary to understand which fertilizers are used in the spring, and which ones are better to process the soil in the fall.

Autumn fertilizers for the garden and vegetable garden: types

Autumn fertilization: photo

As a rule, with the arrival of frost, the soil needs additional support, and for this, autumn fertilizers are used. At the same time, you can also choose some complex dressings that are also suitable for these purposes. It all depends solely on what raw materials are used, and what plant or crop will be planted in the place that needs processing.

So, if the territory and soil on it are processed for fruit trees, then it is recommended to apply the following fertilizers and organic matter:

- humus or compost, which improves the structure of the soil, which allows the fruit tree to adapt and take root faster. The advantages of compost and humus are that the gardener can harvest them on his own, while saving on his financial resources;
- phosphorus and potash autumn fertilizers can be applied simultaneously with organic matter to some parts of the soil, it is mainly recommended to concentrate the complexes in the pre-trunk circle;
- in stores you can buy ready-made dressings and complexes, which can be both universal and local. For example, among the most versatile dressings there are such as "Fruit Garden", "Universal" fertilizer or "Autumn";
- manure must be introduced precisely in the autumn period.

Experienced gardeners strictly prohibit the use of fresh manure as an autumn fertilizer: it contains traces of animal organic matter, as well as some microorganisms that can have a very negative effect on planting.

In this regard, it is best to use the manure that at least several years reached its ideal state, and all microorganisms, bacteria and fungi have died in it.

If we are talking about feeding potatoes, then it is always better to choose fertilizers such as manure and straw manure, green manure, nitrophoska or ammophos. They allow you to nourish the soil, cleanse it of pests, and create a special acidic environment that is ideal for tubers that will be grown next season.

For berry bushes, gardeners and gardeners recommend adding ash, which will become a natural mineral complex; chicken droppings, which must necessarily lie down so that all microorganisms and bacteria die in it; dolomite flour allows to reduce the level of acidity in the soil, and therefore, when planting, the root system will adapt faster and more successfully to new soil conditions.

Most often, mineral fertilizers are used for soil treatment in the fall, usually in the form of a substance or solution. There is a special mark “for autumn” on the bags or packages, which just indicates that this fertilizer must be applied specifically during the autumn period of soil cultivation and preparation.

Mineral autumn fertilizers must necessarily include in their complex substances such as phosphorus and calcium, as well as potassium, since they allow plants to gently prepare for lower temperatures, as well as for rather difficult and harsh wintering conditions, especially when it comes to open ground.

Organic autumn fertilizers include mullein, horse manure, and bird droppings. These fertilizers have their own natural environment, therefore a certain period of time is required in which they are kept. Since these fertilizers are obtained naturally, their quality depends on the condition of the animal that produced the manure or droppings, as well as on its nutrition, age, gender.

It is necessary to withstand the manure for several years, since during this time all substances and microorganisms die in it, which can continue their development and reproduction if you start using the manure immediately after collecting it.

These microorganisms can already spread to plants, feel quite comfortable in the soil, which, of course, will negatively affect the state of the plant itself, which will be planted in such conditions.

There are a lot of synthetic fertilizers for autumn soil feeding. Basically, they are presented in the form of superphosphates, as well as phosphate rock and urea. These are safe components that, in the correct dosage, can become almost the only substances that really have an extremely positive effect on the condition of the soil and its fertility.

It is important to comply with the instructions, and, of course, for your own safety, use the following precautions: protect mucous membrane, eyes, hands, so that the substance does not enter the human body in this way.

Folk recipes for autumn fertilizers

Natural autumn fertilizers: photo

There are several folk remedies that are considered relatively safe and at the same time really effective. As a folk fertilizer, many gardeners and gardeners use husks or peelings.

This is an environmentally friendly waste that quickly decomposes and feeds the soil with useful trace elements. But it is also important to prepare them in advance. Most often, potato peelings are used for these purposes: they are poured with boiling water, insisted for several days. After filtering the resulting solution and pour it under the root in moderation.

Such an autumn fertilizer can of course be used, but gardeners recommend abundant watering in the spring, as well as every week during the period when the plant enters fruiting.

Thus, there are many types of autumn fertilizers that allow you to effectively treat the soil and soil in the fall.

It is extremely important to choose the autumn fertilizer that is most suitable for the individual soil type and its condition, as well as follow the processing schedule and instructions for use, so as not to harm the soil, but to make it more lively, fertile and comfortable for growing various crops.