Potassium magnesia is a fertilizer that saturates plants with microelements and nutrients. Also, with the help of this drug it is possible to restore depleted soil. The substance contains a whole complex of elements that are necessary for the full development of crops. The drug is accessible and easy to use, which is why it is so popular among gardeners and gardeners.
What is it and what is its composition?
Potassium magnesium is understood as a basic mineral fertilizer that contains virtually no chlorine.It contains a balanced mixture of magnesium and potassium. These substances are presented in the feed in the form of sulfates.
The drug is produced by the Buysky Chemical Plant.
It contains the following components:
- potassium – this substance increases enzyme activity and improves cellular metabolism;
- magnesium oxide - the composition is required for photosynthesis and protein production, affects tissue structure and growth processes, improves the absorption of phosphorus and calcium, promotes the production of essential oils and ascorbic acid;
- sulfur – makes plants more resistant to drought, temperature fluctuations, and radiation.
Operating principle and area of use of potassium magnesia
Potassium magnesium can be used for various types of garden, vegetable, fruit and berry plants. This fertilizer is great for plants that are afraid of chlorine. These include cucumbers, currants, and grapes. Also included in this category are representatives of the Solanaceae family.
Thanks to its complex composition, potassium magnesium helps achieve a number of effects:
- Potassium improves the development of root vegetables - beets and carrots. The substance is also necessary for roses during the flowering period. Potassium helps tomatoes form fruits and ensures their uniform ripening.
- Magnesium helps improve the growth of potatoes, cereals, and members of the legume family. A deficiency of this element delays the absorption of nutrients by plants and their movement to the root system. If there is a lack of substance, the absorption of useful elements and their movement to the root system is disrupted.
- Representatives of the Cruciferous family need sulfur. With a lack of this substance, there is a risk of thinning shoots, shredding of foliage, and short stature.
Potassium magnesium is recommended for use in crops that are sensitive to chlorine.The drug should be used to feed the following plants:
- potato;
- tomatoes;
- beet;
- grape;
- carrot;
- cabbage;
- legumes;
- indoor flowers;
- citrus fruit;
- tobacco;
- bell pepper
Instructions for use
Potassium magnesium brings great benefits to different crops. This drug is indispensable when growing grapes. Its use makes the bushes more resistant to frost and prevents shoots from freezing. The composition also helps stop the bunches from drying out.
The drug can also be used for the following crops:
- For roses. These flowers do not take chlorine well, so they need to be fed with potassium magnesium. The composition should be applied in spring and autumn. For 1 square meter it is worth using 20 grams of the substance. It must be applied 20 centimeters from the bushes.
- For tomatoes. It is recommended to use 100-150 grams of the substance per 1 square meter. During the season you need to carry out 4-6 treatments. In this case, it is worth taking 20 grams of the substance per 10 liters of water.
- For cucumbers. Fertilizing is usually used before planting vegetables. To do this, you need to use 100 grams of dry product per 1 square meter. After applying the product, the beds need to be watered generously. After a couple of weeks, the procedure needs to be repeated. It is recommended to increase the dosage to 200 grams. After another 2 weeks, it is worth adding 400 grams of the substance.
- For potatoes. Potassium magnesium helps to increase the shelf life of potatoes and increases the starch content in them.During the season, the composition must be applied three times. It is recommended to add 1 small spoon of the product to each well. Before hilling, you should use 20 grams of the substance per 1 square meter. During the formation of tubers, it is recommended to use a solution of 20 grams of product and a bucket of water.
- For strawberries. It is recommended to fertilize this crop in August. To do this, you should use 35 grams of the substance per 1 square meter. After use, the substance must be sprinkled with soil.
- For coniferous plants. The composition must be applied in spring and autumn. In this case, it is recommended to retreat 40-50 centimeters from the trunk. To feed coniferous crops you need to apply 35 grams of product per 1 square meter.
Security measures
Potassium magnesia is not classified as a hazardous substance. If you follow the instructions for use of the product, the composition is completely harmless to the environment.
When using the product, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- The drug should be stored in a separate warehouse, out of reach of children and animals.
- It is necessary to prepare working solutions based on potassium magnesium in places with good ventilation.
- Storage temperature should not exceed +35 degrees.
- To prepare the working fluid, you should use separate utensils and tools.
- It is recommended to perform all manipulations in special clothing, a respirator, and gloves.
- It is important to avoid contact of the drug with mucous membranes.
- If the substance gets into your eyes or body, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor.
What is compatible with
It is prohibited to combine potassium magnesium with urea, pesticides and growth stimulants. The drug combines well with other drugs.
Storage conditions and periods
The instructions indicate that potassium magnesia can be stored for 5 years. However, the substance is stable, so its actual shelf life is unlimited. The composition does not require specific conditions. The only requirement is to avoid contact with water. The composition dissolves easily in liquid.
Fertilizer analogues
The drug has a unique composition, so the complex has no exact analogues.
Potassium magnesia is an effective remedy that saturates plants with useful substances and improves their growth. In order for the composition to give the desired effect, it is important to strictly follow the instructions for its use.
