Things to Consider When Using Plant Fertilisers

 Plants absorb several micro and macro nutrients available in the soil, air and water to support healthy foliage, feed their internal systems and produce fruit. However, there are instances when these nutrients are not easily absorbed by the plants, and when the soil is deficient in them due to consistent planting and harvesting. It is where fertilisers play an important role in replenishing it with the nutrients that plants need to thrive. However, when it comes to fertilisers, more is not always better. It is important to understand and consider a few things before applying them.

Understanding the Soil

As mentioned earlier, a good part of the nutrients that plants consume come from the soil. However, there may be instances when the soil is unable to provide the nutrient requirements. Before application, you may want to perform a soil test to identify the exact nutrient and mineral quantity in the soil and its requirements.


Pick Your Fertiliser

Each plant has different nutrient requirements. While some need to be fed quarterly or even annually, others require frequent feeding. Look for fertilisers rich in NPK. The label on the fertiliser usually indicates the percentage of these basic nutrients. Understanding the plant type and identifying their fertiliser needs can help in perfect application.

Application Methods

There are two basic methods of applying fertilisers - granular and liquid application (diluting fertiliser in water). These fertilisers are generally considered slow release as they sit separately from the soil due to their solid form and break down slowly over time. 

Liquid or water-soluble fertilisers are great for frequent application and tend to act faster as the plant roots can absorb them much easier. Using water-soluble fertilisers is good for feeding container plants and vegetables. Foliar application of fertilisers like Nano Dap is also great for improving dap for flowering plants and promoting fruit formation.

Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic activity, but one that can easily get overwhelming. And for gardeners, be it someone who is a beginner or a seasoned one in taking care of plants, understanding the art of fertiliser application is extremely important.

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