Summer time is just around the corner – the time of sweet and juicy watermelons.
To grow them in your garden, you need to pay attention to caring for them, including feeding them.
An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you about the best way to feed melons and watermelons.
Wood ash
The ash contains a number of useful elements, including phosphorus and potassium.
Take 1 glass of ash and pour 10 liters of water over it. After 24 hours, the infusion will be ready for use.
Fertilizer can be added while digging.
Manure
Manure contains many useful substances that are necessary for the growth and development of melons and watermelons.
The optimal time for applying this fertilizer is spring, 2-3 weeks before planting.
To avoid harming the plants, you need to use rotted manure.
Chicken manure
This fertilizer also has a wonderful effect on the condition of watermelons and melons. It promotes their growth.
Dilute fresh droppings with water in a ratio of 1:10, and then use as fertilizer.
The best time for application is spring or autumn.
Now you know what to use as fertilizer for watermelons.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
