“Ideal” fertilizer is a combined organomineral composition. It has a liquid consistency and has a dark brown tint. The composition is used to fertilize garden and garden plants. The drug is made from waste products of worms and minerals are added to the composition. The characteristic features of the substance are considered to be excellent absorption by crops and improvement of soil structure.
Composition and effect of the “Ideal” fertilizer
This universal fertilizer contains many useful components. Thanks to this, it starts working immediately after application.1 liter of product contains the following components:
- 10 grams of phosphorus;
- 10 grams of potassium;
- 5 grams of nitrogen;
- 2 grams of humic acids;
- saline solution
The ingredients of the product are easily digestible. Before using the substance, it is important to check the soil acidity parameters. “Ideal” has an alkaline composition. The pH of the drug is 9. Therefore, the composition functions best in acidic or slightly acidic soil.
Using fertilizer helps achieve the following results:
- increase yield parameters;
- increase seed germination;
- facilitate the adaptation of bulbs and tubers when planting in open ground;
- increase the survival rate of seedlings;
- improve the appearance of ornamental plants and increase the duration of flowering;
- speed up the ripening process of fruits and improve their taste.
Systematic use of the product helps improve the soil structure, which is especially important for heavy clay soils. The use of the substance significantly improves the composition of poor soil.
Advantages and disadvantages
The “Ideal” fertilizer has many advantages:
- improving the parameters of seed germination and seedling survival;
- growth of vegetative mass with large leaves when using the substance in a foliar manner;
- improving the development of crop roots;
- less susceptibility to stress factors, resistance to diseases;
- increasing productivity, improving the taste of fruits;
- increasing the flowering period - the petals become brighter;
- improvement of soil structure - this is of particular importance for heavy clay soil types;
- low level of toxicity.
However, the composition also has some disadvantages. The main disadvantages of the substance include the following:
- impossibility of use on chernozems and other rich, well-structured types of soil - the composition provokes their leaching;
- impossibility of use on loose or dense types of soil that retain moisture well;
- the need for additional nitrogen application;
- the need to add potassium when growing tomatoes - the element should be applied at the time of pouring the fruit;
- the possibility of use only for those root crops that are grown in slightly acidic or acidic soil;
- inability to use to speed up composting;
- unsuitability for systematic reclamation of depleted destructured lands.
What plants are they used for?
The fertilizer can be used for different types of plants - vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, berry bushes. The composition is also allowed to feed ornamental crops.
Instructions for using fertilizer
When using fertilizer, it is important to adhere to the dosage. It depends on the crops that are grown:
- Vegetables and flowers. After planting the seedlings in the ground, you can water it with the “Ideal” solution. After this, the beds need to be well moistened again. Fertilizing should be done at intervals of 2 months. It is recommended to fertilize beets, greens, carrots, and radishes at the stage of formation of the second true foliage. These crops are fed by foliar feeding at intervals of 15 days.
- Berry bushes, ornamental plants, strawberries. For the first time, crops should be fertilized immediately after waking up after winter. To do this, you need to apply an “Ideal” solution with a concentration of 10% at the root. If necessary, the beds need to be watered. For 1 adult plant, you should use 500 milliliters of the substance. During the warm season, the composition needs to be applied 1-2 times a month.
- Fruit trees. They need to be fertilized at the end of March or April. To make a solution, mix 40 milliliters of fertilizer with 4 liters of water. For 1 plant it is worth using 2-4 liters of the substance. At the budding stage, you can feed the plants using foliar feeding. During the season it is permissible to apply the composition 3-4 times.
Security measures
“Ideal” is considered a fairly safe product. However, before using it, it is recommended to carefully read the instructions and follow safety rules. When carrying out foliar feeding, it is recommended to use a respirator.
The drug must not be diluted in food containers. When preparing working fluid, you should use gloves and safety glasses.
After using the substance, it is recommended to wash your hands and face with soap. Before using the fertilizer, the container with the product should be shaken. The working fluid must be used immediately after production. It is not subject to long-term storage.
Product compatibility
Since the drug is considered alkaline, it is not recommended to combine it with most agrochemicals. The fact is that their working solutions are stable only in a slightly acidic or neutral environment.
Analogs
An effective analogue of the drug is the Timemap fertilizer, which contains many valuable ingredients."Ideal" is an effective preparation that can be used to feed a wide variety of plants. For the product to work, it is recommended to strictly follow the dosage.