The better to feed the cabbage after planting in the ground and in the fall

One of the important stages in cabbage growing is feeding. To get a harvest of large and juicy vegetables, plants are provided with adequate nutrition both during the period of active growth and during the formation of heads. Only the correct and timely introduction of the right substances guarantees a good result. At the same time, the most effective feeding for a specific situation is chosen: mineral or organic.

Fertilizers

Cabbage needs different nutrients depending on the developmental phase. At the first time after the emergence of seedlings, the seedlings need nitrogen for active growth.... When the leaves begin to form into a head of cabbage, the role of phosphorus increases, and potassium significantly increases the culture's resistance to diseases. Therefore, each fertilization procedure is selected taking into account the solution of specific problems.

Mineral preparations act quickly and tough, but due to their high concentration, they do not require large volumes. Organic matter acts softer and slower, is used in large volumes, but also enriches the soil for a longer period.

Organic

This type of fertilizer is a waste product of plants and living organisms. Since these are natural elements of the ecological system, they are introduced constantly, without waiting for the appearance of signs of a lack of nutrients.

Organics include:

• sawdust and bark;
• bird droppings and manure;
• composts.

When organic matter decomposes, it releases minerals and elements that plants need for photosynthesis. Organic matter has a positive effect on the air and water nutrition of plants, creates a beneficial environment for the reproduction of beneficial microorganisms and bacteria that form a symbiosis with the root system of cabbage.

Important! In order for organic substances to work most efficiently, a fine powder is made of them or used only in a fermented, rotted form.

Manure and poultry droppings are most often used for liquid feeding. Nitrogen compounds evaporate from the fermented infusion, so the working solution is enriched with ammonium sulfate (10–20 g per 10 l).

Compost is a rotted mixture of turf and organic waste (sawdust, weeds, fallen leaves), upon receipt of which the unnecessary is disposed of and a multicomponent fertilizer with a rich composition is created.

Mineral

These substances give a positive effect easily and quickly. Mineral salts contain all the elements necessary for plant growth. Depending on the phase of development of cabbage, dressings with a simple composition or complex ones containing several components are chosen.

Types of mineral fertilizers:

• nitrogen: ammonium nitrate, carbamide;
• phosphoric: superphosphate, phosphate rock;
• potash: potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, potassium magnesium;
• complex: ammophos, potassium nitrate, nitrophoska.

When choosing a fertilizer, be sure to take into account the condition of the soil and the climatic characteristics of the region.

Important! Unlike organics, when working with chemicals, they protect open areas of the body and respiratory tract from accidental ingestion of the working solution.

How to feed cabbage in the open field

In order for cabbage to actively build up green mass, become hardy and give a rich harvest, both organic and mineral fertilizers are used. Plants are fed at the root and leaf.

After landing in the ground

The first feeding is done 2-3 weeks after the seedlings are planted in open soil.Then the procedure is repeated regularly, every 20 days. Fertilizers are applied 3-4 times per season. Choose one of the appropriate methods or alternate chemicals with natural substances.

First feeding

This procedure is skipped if, when planting the plants, a handful of compost and a matchbox of wood ash were previously introduced into each hole.... If top dressing is required and organic matter is chosen, a liquid concentrate is prepared in advance: manure and water are mixed in a 1: 5 ratio. The mullein that has been present for 2-3 days is diluted before use: 0.5 liters of the mixture per 10 liters of water.

How to feed cabbage after planting in the ground? Nitrogen fertilizers are chosen from mineral substances. Apply urea (30 g per 10 l of water) or ammonium nitrate (20 g per 10 l of water). Another option for a complex working solution is 10 g of potassium chloride, 40 g of superphosphate, 25 g of ammonium nitrate per bucket of water.

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Second feeding

For better leaf growth, cabbage is fertilized in a complex manner: 30 g of azofoska per 10 l of water and 15 g of preparations with microelements in the composition ("Kemira", "Kristalon", "Solution") or use nitrophosphate (2 tbsp. L. Per 10 l of water) ...

The organic version is prepared using an ash solution: 1 tbsp. wood ash is dissolved in a bucket of water, insisted for 2-3 days, filtered. Add 0.5 l mullein and mix thoroughly.

Third feeding

In time, it coincides with the beginning of the formation of heads of cabbage. Nutrient compositions with a predominance of phosphorus are used - this allows you to get dense large heads of cabbage. Complexes are prepared with organic matter and mineral salts.

In 10 liters of water, add 0.5 liters of mullein or liquid chicken droppings, 30 g of superphosphate, 15 g of preparations with trace elements, or pour 0.5 l of mullein into a bucket of water and pour 1 tbsp. l. superphosphate and 1 tsp. potash fertilizer.

Fourth feeding

When the leaves grow large, the cabbage is sprayed - this gives quick results. Boric acid is used from the preparations: 1 tsp. powder is stirred in 1 tbsp. hot water. The mixture is poured into a bucket of water, the cabbage is sprayed with the prepared solution. Dusting with fine wood ash is used: sprinkle the leaves after rain or watering so that the fly ash adheres well.

Important! Dusting scares away slugs, if sprinkled with ash and aisles. Ash infusion is used to combat aphids and cruciferous flea beetles.

The yield is increased by processing the leaf with preparations with boron and molybdenum. The solution is prepared from 10 l of water, 10 g of ammonium molybdate, 10 g of boric acid. Spray 2 times: during the development period of 4-5 leaves and in the growth phase of 12-15 leaves.

Fertilizers for cabbage in autumn

This procedure is carried out no later than 20 days before the day of harvest.... It is used only for late varieties of cabbage and is aimed at ensuring that the heads of cabbage do not deteriorate during storage, do not lose their taste.

Method using minerals: dissolve 40 g of potassium sulfate in a bucket of water and add it to the root. Ash infusion is used as organic matter. It is prepared from a bucket of water and 1 tbsp. ash: mix everything, leave for 3 days and filter. The working solution is 0.5 liters of infusion per 10 liters of water.

How to fertilize cabbage

Correct fertilization will ensure that the plant absorbs all the elements.

Step-by-step feeding instructions:

1. Choose a cloudy day or start the procedure in the evening.
2. Water well or choose time after rain.
3. Prepare working solution.
4. Water each plant, observing the consumption rate - from 0.5 to 1 liter of solution for 1 root.

After fertilization, the aisles are loosened to remove weeds and prevent a dense crust from forming on the soil. Spraying is carried out in cloudy, calm weather or at sunset, after watering.

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Conclusion

Good yields of cabbage are provided by the nutrients that it receives from fertilizers during the entire growing season. 3-4 feeding is carried out per season. Mineral agents (nitrogen, potash, phosphorus, depending on the period of development) or organic (infusion of manure or ash, compost) are used.

Foliar fertilization additionally protects the crop from pests. Cabbage is fed regularly, the period between procedures is at least 20 days.