Can I water the flowers after fertilizing?
In the maintenance process of potted flowers, the coordination of fertilization and watering is a key link in determining plant health. 80% of potted wilting cases are directly related to improper management of fertilizer and water. Mastering correct watering techniques after fertilization can not only improve the absorption rate of fertilizer efficiency, but also effectively prevent common problems such as root burning. Scientific Guide to Fertilization and Watering of Flowers Analysis of the Best Watering Timing Experimental data shows that watering has the best effect 12-24 hours after fertilization. At this time, the fertilizer has completed preliminary decomposition, and watering can help nutrients penetrate evenly into the root distribution layer. It is recommended to adopt the "fertilization in the evening + replenishment in the morning" model to use the temperature difference between day and night to form a natural osmotic pressure difference and improve the nutrient absorption efficiency by 30%. The golden rule of fertilizer and water ratio According to research from China Agricultural University, organic fertilizer and water should be diluted at 1:50, and chemical fertilizer is recommended to be diluted at 1:100. Use a measuring cup for precise control, based on slight water seepage from the bottom of the basin. Special reminder: Water consumption for meaty and other water-storing plants needs to be reduced by 20%. Key operating misunderstandings: Avoiding the dangers of reversing the order of water and then fertilizing will lead to the separation of "fertilizer on the water", causing 60% of nutrients to be lost with water. Correct operation should be carried out when the basin soil is slightly moist (water content 40%), and water should be replenished after the fertilizer particles are dissolved. Water control techniques adopt the "three-look watering method": look at the leaf color (dark green reduction), touch the soil in the basin (3cm dry), and observe the weather (delayed rainy weather). It is recommended to use a long-spout pot to pour slowly along the edge of the pot to avoid washing the fertilizer layer. The special four-season maintenance plan maintains regular operations in spring and autumn. In summer, it is recommended to switch to liquid fertilizer and increase the watering amount by 10%. In winter, the watering interval needs to be extended to 36 hours. For flowering plants, potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer can be added to improve flowering quality.
Professional gardeners suggest: use an EC value detector to monitor soil conductivity every month and control the fertilizer concentration within the range of 1.2-1.8mS/cm. Combined with regular loosening of soil, the fertilizer utilization rate can be increased by 45%. Master these scientific methods and your flowers will grow explosively and healthily.