Do you need fertilizer to grow vegetables on the balcony? Master these six fertilization tips to make potted vegetables grow strong and fat

In fact, no matter whether it is potted vegetables on the balcony or growing vegetables in the vegetable field, it is necessary to fertilize. As the saying goes, "every flower in a crop depends on fertilizer." However, if you grow vegetables on the balcony, do you know when to apply how much fertilizer? is there anything you should pay attention to? Master these 6 tips to make your vegetables grow stronger!

Fertilizer Tips:

1. If vegetables need to transfer seedlings, wait until the seedlings are transferred before watering the nutrient solution.

two。 If vegetables use the method of direct sowing, do not need to move seedlings, then first irrigate tap water, keep the soil moist, seeds germinate, seedlings grow out, can use nutrient solution.

3. Although different plants have different requirements for water, it is more appropriate to irrigate the nutrient solution once a day. If it is a leafy vegetable, you can pour the nutrient solution twice a day.

4. Less nutrient solution was poured in the early stage of growth and more in the fruiting period.

5. It is recommended to filter the planting container thoroughly with tap water at least once a week to remove the unused fertilizer accumulated in the container. The specific method is to pour enough water into the container to form self-flow drainage at the bottom. This measure can prevent the accumulation of harmful substances in the culture medium.

6. Sometimes, vegetables can be watered with a nutrient solution with trace elements added. Choose water-soluble fertilizers containing iron, zinc, boron and manganese and follow the instructions on the label.

Note: misuse of nutrient solution may lead to the risk of excessive nitrate in vegetables.