In winter, the cold climate raises questions for many gardening enthusiasts about plant growth and maintenance. One of the most common questions is: Can plants be fertilized in winter? This question involves the basic principles of plant growth and the feasibility of winter fertilization. This article will answer this question for you and provide practical suggestions for winter fertilization.
The feasibility of fertilizing plants in winter1. The necessity of fertilizing plants in winter
In winter, the growth rate of plants slows down, but this does not mean that plants do not need nutrients. Winter fertilization can store enough nutrients for plants to cope with rapid growth in spring.
2. The feasibility of fertilizing plants in winter
Theoretically, plants can be fertilized in winter. Due to the lower temperature in winter, special attention needs to be paid to the fertilization method and fertilizer selection.
Precautions for winter fertilization1. Timing of fertilization
The best time for winter fertilization is usually in early winter or early spring when the temperature is relatively higher, which is conducive to fertilizer decomposition and plant absorption.
2. Method of fertilization
(1) Soil fertilization: Spread the fertilizer evenly around the plant roots and then lightly turn the soil, taking care to avoid direct contact between the fertilizer and the plant roots to prevent damage.
(2) Foliar fertilization: Dilute the fertilizer and spray it evenly on the plant leaves. Foliar fertilization is suitable for plants with slow growth, such as ornamental plants.
3. Amount of fertilization
The amount of fertilization in winter should be appropriately reduced to avoid excessive plant growth. The amount of winter fertilization is about 1/3 of the amount of spring fertilization.
4. Fertilizer selection
(1) Organic fertilizers: Such as compost, decomposed animal manure, etc., which are rich in organic matter and trace elements, beneficial to plant growth.
(2) Compound fertilizers: Containing multiple nutrients, suitable for supplementing the nutrients needed by plants in winter.
Taboos of winter fertilization1. Prohibit the use of uncomposted organic fertilizers to avoid causing plant diseases.
2. Prohibit the use of high-concentration chemical fertilizers to avoid plant burns.
3. Prohibit foliar fertilization in winter to prevent the fertilizer from freezing at low temperatures and affecting plant absorption.
Plants can be fertilized in winter, but attention should be paid to the timing, method, fertilizer selection, and amount of fertilization. Reasonable fertilization can store enough nutrients for plants, helping their growth in spring. I hope this article can provide you with useful references for winter plant maintenance.
References:
[1] Zhang Lihua, Li Xiaofeng. Winter Plant Fertilization Techniques [J]. peasant science and technology, 2019 (23): 38-39.
[2] Wang Xiaoyan, Liu Lijun. Precautions for Winter Plant Fertilization [J]. Agricultural Science and Technology, 2018 (12): 60-61.