What is foliar fertilizer? | Gardening On

Leaves of a plant

leaves of a plant

Who else who least knows the fertilizers that are given to plants by means of a watering can, but did you know that there are also foliar fertilizers? These are very interesting products that allow us to have crops whose leaves will be very healthy.

They are especially useful when there is a significant mineral deficiency and we want to correct it as quickly as possible, so do not hesitate to buy one every time you need it. We will explain to you below what is foliar fertilizer and why they can be very useful to us.

Foliar fertilization is a technique used to correct nutritional deficiencies in plants. For example, we can use it for acidophilic plants, since they usually have many problems of iron chlorosis (lack of iron). To do this, we would only have to purchase an iron-rich foliar fertilizer and pulverize the leaves. In doing so, the product will enter the plant cellspenetrating the cuticle / epidermis of the leaves to access them.

This type of products are formulated with complexes of one or more amino acids. Amino acids are the basis of proteins; Without them, the body could not produce hormones, coenzymes, or really anything. When plants have insufficient or excess irrigation and / or fertilization, and / or are planted in unsuitable soil, the production of amino acids is reduced.

Lack of iron in the leaves

Lack of iron in the leaves

Foliar fertilizers are very interesting products, since they have a very fast effectiveness. The leaves are able to absorb the nutrients they need thanks to them, so it is very common to see results within a few days of use. Of course, it is very important to follow the instructions specified on the product packaging to eliminate the risk of overdose. Likewise, we have to bear in mind that the foliar fertilizer is a complement to the subscriber.

Did you know what foliar fertilizers were? Have you ever used them?

What is foliar fertilizer? | Gardening On

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