How to use calcium, potassium and ammonium nitrate to feed pepper
Getting an excellent harvest is the key to proper care for any plant. Pepper is no exception. It needs to be processed and fed. Then the plant becomes stronger, more enduring and better withstands various pathogens.
Calcium nitrate
It is widely used for feeding plants in the areas. It contains 13% nitrogen and 19% calcium. This type of fertilizer differs from similar nitrogen-containing compositions in that it does not increase the acidity of the soil. Therefore, it is introduced into any soil composition.
Fertilizing the soil with calcium nitrate neutralizes high acidity, in addition, helps the fruits ripen faster. It takes excess manganese and iron from the soil.
Contains some nitrates. Therefore, as a result of the application, growth is accelerated and the yield increases. If stored correctly, it does not have a harmful effect on the human body.
Processing culture
The use of calcium nitrate for pepper is necessary in order for the plant to form fruits. At the same time, it makes them meaty and juicy.
You should feed with the following composition: 20 gr. fertilizers per 10 liters. water. This solution is distributed over 1-1.5 m2 foliar feeding is best.
Also, calcium nitrate is used when the plant gets sick with apical rot. White spots will appear on the fruit. Later in these places they will start to rot. To avoid loss of fruit, you can water each bush with a liter of 0.2% calcium nitrate solution.
The benefits of applying this fertilizer to the soil:
- The root system becomes stronger, increasing resistance to certain diseases.
- Increases productivity, improves the taste of fruits and increases their shelf life.
- Helps the plant withstand weather changes more easily.
It is advisable to enrich the soil with calcium even before planting seedlings, during plowing in the spring. Since autumn, the introduction of calcium nitrate into the soil is useless. Since nitrogen is washed out during the winter, and calcium itself is useless without it.
Making fertilizer at home yourself
For this you will need:
- 300 gr. ammonium nitrate.
- 140 gr. slaked lime.
- 0.5 l of water.
It is imperative to protect the respiratory system, a regular respirator will do. It is best to prepare the solution away from the house and other buildings, the whole process is accompanied by the release of a pungent odor, unpleasant for perception.
Aluminum dishes are required, with a volume of at least 3 liters. Saltpeter and water are added to it. The mixture is brought to a boil and slaked lime is gradually added in small portions. After a short boil, the strong smell of ammonia will disappear.This means that the solution is ready.
The resulting mixture should stand for some time, while lime will begin to form a dark precipitate. The part that is free of sediment is carefully drained and stored. This is calcium nitrate.
In the future, its use must be calculated taking into account which crop needs to be processed and what is the composition of the soil in which it grows.
Fertilizing from the moment the first shoots appear
It is necessary to start feeding the plant by sowing seeds. For seedlings of pepper, fertilizing with a nitrogen-potassium composition is used.
- Potassium nitrate. The solution is made as follows, take 30 grams. substances and dilute it in 10 liters. water. It is watered strictly at the root.
- A mixture of substances: ammonium nitrate (2 teaspoons), superphosphate (3 tablespoons), potassium sulfate (3 teaspoons) is diluted with 10 liters of water.
You should be very careful when handling plants. Some substances on leaves can cause burns. Therefore, if the solution gets on the leaves, it is recommended to wipe them with a damp cloth.
The creation of a solid foundation for the competent and full development of seedlings will bear fruit later. Prepared plants are easier to tolerate the stress that they receive when transplanting to a permanent place.
Further processing of pepper
Top dressing of pepper in the open field is carried out using combined formulations. The first feeding of plants should be carried out even before the transfer of seedlings to the ground. Add 100 grams to each hole. wood ash. And pour the following composition.
10 liters. water is taken:
- 5-10 gr. superphosphate.
- 10 gr. potassium salt.
- 300 gr. humus.
Mineral fertilizers must be alternated. This will help the plant develop properly and produce the highest yield possible. If there is a lack of calcium in the soil composition, you can pour calcium nitrate (2 g per 10 l).
It is recommended to apply fertilizer at least 5 times. Organic fertilizers mixed with mineral supplements are best suited.
- 1 kg of manure and 0.5 kg of chicken droppings are poured with a bucket of water. Insist 4-5 days. This solution is added to the irrigation water, 1 liter per bucket of water. Ammonium nitrate is also added there (1 tablespoon per bucket). This composition pour pepper 2 weeks after the transplant.
When the pepper begins to bloom, there is a lack of potassium. You can pour it with the following composition:
- Water: 10l.
- Superphosphate: 45-50 gr.
- Ammonium nitrate: 10 gr.
- Potassium salt: 10-15 gr.
Repeat the procedure after 2 weeks.
In addition, peppers need nitrogen. Gardeners are advised to spray the plants during this period. Of nitrogen-containing fertilizers, the most commonly used are:
- Ammonium nitrate (ammonium nitrate).
- Urea (carbamide).
- Ammonium sulfate.
Nitrogen-containing components should be used with caution. An overabundance of them leads to the fact that the plant intensively increases its green mass.
What a summer resident needs to know about feeding pepper
Some useful tips are not placed not only for a young gardener, but will also help an experienced specialist.
- Potassium and phosphorus are used for fertilizing plants in late autumn. Then when sowing seeds and growing seedlings. The lack of phosphorus is indicated by the purple tint of the leaves.
At the very beginning, you should give the plants a phosphorus-containing formulation, this will help the plant grow faster. In addition, the pepper receives the necessary elements for proper development. Excess phosphorus does not harm plants, they take it from the soil as much as they need. Superphosphate can be used for this purpose. It contains 20% phosphorus.
Lack of potassium is indicated by reddened leaves. Potassium is necessary for peppers to form ovaries. For this purpose, Kalimagnesia is suitable.
- Nitrogen is added to the soil before sowing, combining with other substances. Or during the period of plant growth. Its excess leads to an increase in the ripening period of pepper, plants are more susceptible to various diseases. Its lack is immediately noticeable, there are few fruits, the leaves darken and wrinkle, in some cases even the death of plants is possible.
- Magnesium. Its lack is indicated by yellowed and twisted leaves.
The fertility of the soil will show what exactly the plants lack. Timely fertilization will help grow strong plants. Which will thank the summer resident with a rich harvest.
Important conditions for the use of any crop dressing:
- The absence of chlorine in their composition.
- Follow directions exactly. Do not in any way increase the dosage.
- Correct combination.
- Cautious use of certain drugs. If they come into contact with plant leaves, they can cause burns.
Folk remedies
Fertilizing pepper, many gardeners use simple means available to everyone. You can treat plant beds with nettles. The plant should not contain damage and lesions by any diseases. It is advisable to collect grass that has not yet begun to seed.
- Half a bucket of compressed grass, cover with water, add 35-40 gr. yeast. It is advisable to build a press from stones and leave it for 2 days.
- Stir and close again using a press, repeat stirring after 3 days for 17-19 days. The readiness of the composition is determined by the nettle, it sinks to the bottom.
Pour the bushes with the resulting solution. Can be repeated every 10 days. At the same time, it is easy to use other types of dressings. Many summer residents speak positively about this method.
Valentina writes: “I have been feeding peppers in this way all summer. The result is pleasing. I recommend it to all my familiar gardeners. "
Careful selection of minerals for fertilizers will lead to normal development, timely flowering, active fruiting and amicable ripening. In addition, increase resistance to disease and make them immune to weather changes.
I would not recommend using such fertilizers, now more effective products are being sold. I have been buying for years BioGrow, it works much better, there are no problems with the harvest.