Foliar Organic Fertilizer
There is now a growing number of home
gardeners who are getting into organic
gardening, mainly due to ever-increasing environmental
concerns in the agricultural industry.
Organic
Fertilizers
 There are many types of organic fertilizers available
for the use of home growers. These fertilizers are
classified according to the materials used when they're
being processed (fish by-products, seaweed, bone ash,
blood meal, etc.) and also according to the way
they're applied, e.g. liquid foliar spray or dry tea.
Foliar organic fertilizers are
preferred by many farmers because they are convenient
to use and they have many benefits. Foliar organic fertilizers are typically applied
using spray canisters, as opposed to organic dry tea. This
makes foliar organic fertilizers easy to apply and
there is less hassle for the farmer or the regular home
grower.
The Benefits of Foliar Organic
Fertilizers
The most acclaimed benefit of
foliar organic fertilizers is its capacity to promote maximum
nutrient absorption, which is based on the belief that
foliar organic fertilizers causes an increase in sugar levels
in plants which then stimulate soil activity and plant
nutrient uptake.
Careful
observation has revealed that the application of
foliar organic fertilizer on farms or
gardens causes a significant increase in plant yields. They are
also an effective means to prevent plant diseases and
fungi-attacks because foliar organic fertilizers cover
the leaves and stems, the plant parts that are most
susceptible to pests and parasites.
Foliar organic
fertilizers have a number of other benefits,
but they depend on the success of the application
and the economics of the nutrient supply.
The
Basics in Applying Foliar Organic Fertilizers to
Plants
It's always advisable to dilute your
foliar organic fertilizer before application.
It there's too much concentration, it could cause
crop damage and foliage “burning.” Make sure the PH
level of your spray is at a neutral
range.
Foliar organic fertilizer sprays will achieve
the best effect if you increase the spray pressure
or use a mist blower, allowing the liquid to “drift” over
the plants — but make sure you only use foliar
organic fertilizer sprays when there is little or no
wind.
Nutrient absorption of foliar organic
fertilizers is enhanced when the air is humid and moist with a
temperature of 80 degrees or below (Fahrenheit), due to
the fact that the plants’ main nutrient canals, the stomata,
are open in low temperatures.
And finally, for better
nutrient absorption, make sure that your foliar
organic fertilizer sprays reach the undersides of leaves,
where the stomata are located.
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