How much do you know about fertilizing green plants and flowers?

Some plant lovers grow many plants, but they are not very knowledgeable about fertilizing. Today we will share some small tips on fertilizing, hoping they will be helpful to plant lovers.

For all plant lovers or flower gardeners, understanding the growth habits of plants, knowledge about fertilizers, and how to apply them effectively is crucial to plant growth.

All mixed fertilizers contain three main chemical elements:

N = Nitrogen. Promotes healthy leaf growth by encouraging the production of chlorophyll (the main chemical that drives photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into growth energy).

P = Phosphorus. Phosphorus supports the vigorous development of roots, stems, flowers and fruits.

K = Potassium. Plays a key role in helping plants digest and make energy.

Why plants need fertilizer

All the nutrients essential for plant growth exist in the soil or float in the air, but not all plants are able to obtain the key nutrients from the soil or air. Each soil type has its own mixture of nutrients, but some nutrient elements do not exist naturally, or have been leached away over time. For these reasons, plant lovers must promptly replenish the nutrients that plants need at each stage of growth.

When it comes to fertilizing, more does not mean better. It is possible to over-fertilize plants, and too much fertilizer can damage or even kill plants.

Long-term slow-release fertilizer (organic fertilizer) vs. fast-food fertilizer (chemical fertilizer, water-soluble fertilizer): which one suits your situation?

We can vividly compare long-term slow-release fertilizer to "traditional Chinese medicine"; it has a regulating effect on soil structure, and it also has many other advantages.

We can also vividly compare chemical fertilizer to "Western medicine", because it is fast.

When to fertilize

Knowing when to fertilize is just as important as using the right fertilizer. There is no point in fertilizing when plants cannot be fertilized. Most perennials, annuals, vegetables and lawns will be richly rewarded if given a balanced liquid organic fertilizer in early spring. However, avoid fertilizing before the spring rains arrive, otherwise you will waste more money, because the nutrients will be washed away with the rain. Annuals benefit from three to four additional applications of phosphorus-loving, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season, while lawns benefit from a second fertilization in early autumn.