Fertilization Flashcards
3 major nutrients that plants need
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Nitrogen is a key element in
Proteins
Nitrogen fosters
Green growth
Phosphorus gives plants
Energy
Phosphorus is necessary for
Growth of flowers and seeds
Potassium aids in
Protein synthesis
Potassium helps build
Strong stems and roots
PH reads acidity/alkalinity of _
Soil’s water
Wood ash provides strength and
Plant essence
Wood ash aids in
Insect control
A flavor enhancer for veggies, especially lettuce and tomatoes
Wood ash
How to make wood ash
Slow, soil covered, soft burning fire during light drizzle
Wood ash higher in potassium because
Potassium doesn’t escape easily with smoke
Stored in wood tight container until used
Wood ash
Exposing wood ash to air can
Destroy much of its nutrient value
When calcium and magnesium are needed, you can use
Dolomitic lime
Do not use dolomitic lime to _
Neutralize pH of pile
Lingo for neutralizing pH of pile
To sweeten
Using dolomitic lime to neutralize pile pH can cause
Serious loss of nitrogen
Crushed eggshells good for _ family
Cabbage
Crushed eggshells break up
Clay
Crushed eggshells release
Nutrients tied up in alkaline soil
Calcium is instrumental in enabling
Other nutrients to be picked up more easily and effectively
Amount of crushed dry eggshells to use per 100 sq ft
Up to 2lbs
Don’t use more than _ of aged manure per year per 100sq ft
Half a 5-gallon bucket
Half a 5-gallon bucket of manure is about _ pounds in dry weight
8.3
Best to use manure that contains a little
Undecomposed sawdust
