For vigorous growth, flowering and abundant fruiting, plants need fertilizing. Summer residents, lovers of indoor floriculture and agricultural industry professionals use Agricola, one of the popular fertilizers. The product received its name from a medieval historical figure - Gregory Agricola, translated from Latin as “farmer” or “peasant”. His work began the study of soil composition and its role in yield production.
Composition, release form and types of fertilizer
"Agricola" is a group of complex fertilizers, which can be divided into two main types:
- For ornamental plants, including indoor plants.
- For vegetables, fruits and berries, herbs.
Each version of Agricola has several varieties, the composition of which is specially “tailored” to the needs of a particular plant. The fertilizer is available in the following forms:
- Concentrate. This liquid must be diluted, according to the instructions, one to a thousand or one to two thousand, using a measuring cap, which simplifies working with the fertilizer.
- Dry granulate. Its advantages are its low weight and size, since it is also available for sale in small packaging - 20 or 50 grams. This is ideal for use in the country or in indoor floriculture.
- Long lasting sticks. They are inserted into the ground, 2 pieces per plant. There are 20 units in a package.
The drug does not contain chlorine, which inhibits growth and affects the yield of plantings. "Agricola" is available in several profile variations that meet the needs of a specific type of plant.
For indoor plants
Potted crops most often suffer from yellowing leaves. Agricola Aqua is intended for them. It is fast-acting, thanks to which the problem of yellowing can be solved in literally 7 days. A cap of the drug is dissolved in a liter of water and watered once a week. The result appears literally after the first use, it can be repeated after 7 days. To speed up the process, you can spray over the vegetative mass.
For home flowers, you can use the universal version “Agricola Vegeta”, as well as “Agricola 7”, “Agricola for garden and indoor roses”, a specialized fertilizer for orchids, which has a finely balanced composition especially for these beauties. One practical method is to use hydrogel balls of the same brand, which are simply scattered on the surface of the ground in pots with indoor flowers.
For vegetables
Special fertilizer options have been developed for this group of crops:
- "Agricola 2" - for garlic and onions. 25 grams of the product are diluted in 10 liters of water. The finished solution is designed to treat 30 square meters of plantings.
- "Agricola 3" - for nightshades. It contains an increased amount of magnesium. 3 root and 2 foliar treatments are carried out. Breeding is standard.
- "Agricola 4" - for beets, carrots and radishes. The plantings are fed 2-3 times during the growing season, observing the deadlines for refusing fertilizers before harvesting (2 weeks).
- "Agricola 5" - for cucumbers and pumpkin. Fertilizing is carried out 5-6 times during the growth and fruiting of the plantings.
The Polish fertilizer Agrecol, which is more expensive, can be used in a similar way.
For flowering plants
Flower crops require special conditions and require increased amounts of precisely balanced nutrients. Such types of fertilizers as “Agricola 7” and “Agricola for roses” meet these requirements. The latter remedy contains more potassium, which promotes long and abundant flowering and the formation of large and lush flowers.
The use of the drug makes it possible to obtain strong, strong plants that actively develop, quickly increase green mass, form a large number of buds and flowers, begin to bear fruit early, and produce a bountiful harvest.
Principle of operation
The drug contains all the components necessary for the growth, flowering and fruiting of plants: nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, as well as zinc, manganese, iron, copper and molybdenum. The product does not contain chlorine, which has a positive effect on all plant development processes.
By using a universal complex fertilizer or specialized preparations developed for a specific crop, you can achieve a high yield and excellent quality of flowers and fruits. The drug acts quickly, penetrating both through the root system and through the leaf plates. Several forms of fertilizer allow you to choose the optimal application option for a particular plant and growing method.
Advantages and disadvantages
"Agricola" has the following advantages:
- Intensive plant development.
- Resistance to external factors, diseases and pests.
- No chlorine, heavy metals, synthesized substances.
- Reducing the amount of nitrates in finished products.
The only disadvantage is the fact that each type of product must be diluted according to its own instructions, but this is such a small thing that you can ignore.
Instructions for use "Agricola"
The standard for diluting a granular preparation involves creating a working solution of 25 grams of dry granules per 10 liters of water. The liquid product is diluted at the rate of 1:100 or 1:200.It is easy to use, since the bottle is equipped with a cap with divisions.
To obtain a working solution, it is best to use soft water, purified from chlorine and heavy metal salts: filtered, distilled or rain, melted water. The resulting liquid should be used immediately, but if this is not possible, the leftovers can be stored for no more than 14 days, in a closed container, in a dark and cool place.
Safety precautions for use
The use of Agricola requires following the following safety rules:
- Wearing personal protective equipment: glasses, mask or respirator.
- Hands must be protected with rubber gloves.
- Do not smoke, drink or eat while working.
- After completing the treatment, you need to take a shower and change clothes.
Contact with skin or mucous membranes can cause tissue damage, so the solution is washed off with plenty of running water. Contact with eyes, ingestion or inhalation requires medical attention.
Product compatibility
The manufacturer does not recommend using drugs of the same type simultaneously with Agricola. If there is a need to use other fertilizers and fertilizers, they should be used in turn.
Storage periods and rules
The shelf life of the drug, subject to compliance with the rules, is unlimited. Store Agricola in a dry place at a temperature from -10 to +35 degrees Celsius, out of the reach of children and unauthorized persons, separately from food and drinks.
What can be replaced
At the moment, Agricola has no complete analogues in the Russian Federation. You can replace it with fertilizer with the same content of basic and additional substances. You can select the composition individually, but this takes time and effort, so you just need to purchase the right type of Agricola.
