Any gardener knows that for a good crop any crop needs to be fed, the same goes for tomatoes. In order for the root system to develop well, for the stem to develop and the ovaries to appear in time, tomatoes need to be fed. Today we will talk about how to fertilize a tomato with nitrate, find out why many gardeners give preference to this particular fertilizing and how to properly fertilize tomatoes with nitrate.
Characteristics and types of nitrate
It’s worth mentioning right away that there are several types of nitrate, namely:- Ammonium
- Calcium
- Sodium
- Potassium and so on
Ammonium nitrate of brand B
This type is very convenient to use in households that do not differ in large area. Ideal for crops that need nitrogen, that is, suitable for feeding tomatoes.Ammonium nitrate with added lime.
It is sold in powder form, its composition is sufficient rich, there is potassium, and calcium and magnesium. However, one cannot fail to say that this fertilizer has drawbacks due to the fact that lime-ammonium nitrate contains fuel oil, which remains in the ground for a long time, poisoning the crops. It is undesirable to fertilize and feed tomatoes with this type of nitrate.Calcium nitrate
Calcium nitrate can be used in dry form
Magnesium nitrate
Nitrate with mage content Niya is often used to fertilize tomatoes and other vegetable crops and even legumes.Its function is that it enhances photosynthesis, however, it can be most effective when combined with calcined nitrate.Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate is used when a plant or culture does not tolerate the chlorine content in the earth; tomato is also included in this category. Using potassium nitrate, it is possible to increase the immunity of the plant, as well as improve the ability of the root system to absorb moisture from the soil.Sodium nitrate
As for sodium nitrate, it is enriched in sodium, which follows from the name of the fertilizer, as well as nitrogen. It is advisable to apply for tomatoes during the growing season of the crop. It is usually recommended to bring it into the ground in the autumn, preferably in solonetzic land. It is strictly forbidden to use it in greenhouse conditions, this will only be detrimental to the culture. There is also such nitrate, which can not be used for tomatoes and cucumbers in any case, it is a porous nitrate with ammonia for tomatoes. Generally speaking, this is not generally not a fertilizer, it cannot be used also because it is explosive. From the above information we can conclude that for tomato the most suitable fertilizer is nitrate with calcium nitrate, as well as ammonia saltpeter, we will talk about them in more detail.The advantage of fertilizer with calcium nitrate
The first thing to say is about the advantages of the method of feeding calcium nitrate:- This feeding improves photosynthesis, which favorably affects the plant as a whole
- Calcium nitrate improves and accelerates leaf growth, which allows you to accelerate the harvest of tomatoes
- Timely application of fertilizing tomatoes with calcium nitrate will affect the speed of seed ascension
- After using it, the root system develops faster, the roots grow it is wider
- The tomato becomes less susceptible to damage from parasites and other pests
- By feeding this nitrate, the plant tolerates cold better, it is worth considering that tomatoes do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, which are enough often visit Russia
Applying fertilizer for seedlings
Spraying with nitrate has a beneficial effect on plant growth
Fertilizer with calcium nitrate after transplanting
After the seedlings of tomatoes or cucumbers are placed in greenhouses, the soil should be fertilized by spraying with mineralized fat. Here it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for the drug so as not to cause irreparable harm to the culture. If you exceed the recommended dosage, there is a risk that the seedlings will die.The instructions say that to spray tomato with calcium nitrate, you need one percent calcium powder, that is, you need to dissolve 100 grams of dry nitrate in ten liters of water for further spraying or to water the plant. This treatment will help protect the tomato from being affected by parasites (slugs, mites and apical rot).It is worth clarifying that it is recommended to use nitrogen-containing fertilizers in greenhouse cultivation, which prevails in Russia, before flowering, it has positive effect on plant productivity.To maximize the effect of the application, you should ensure that the drug is applied evenly, covering the entire green area, this stage is called foliar feeding of tomatoes with calcium nitrate. The first treatment is carried out on the tenth - twelfth day after planting, after which repeated every 1-2 weeks days until ovaries appear. Immediately after this moment, this treatment stops, since nitrates tend to accumulate, which can become a danger to human health.
Feeding with nitrate during the formation of tomatoes
Calcium nitrate, contained in the nitrate described is necessary in order to form a good ovary. To prepare a solution for feeding tomatoes with calcium nitrate at this stage, you will need the following ingredients:- 10 liters of water
- Liquid manure - half a liter
- Dry powder calcium nitrate - 20 grams
Calcium nitrate promotes the formation of ovaries
Speaking about the planned treatment, it will take half a liter of nitrate solution for each bush of tomatoes. It is worth saying that even a single application of fertilizer will help vegetables remain intact and fresh.It is worth saying that here it is important not to overfeed the vegetable, since the plant can die by a bush to respond to such an error. Usually the process begins with excessive growth of greenery, and then the available fruits crack. If we talk about the errors, it’s better to underfeed the tomato than to do it beyond the norm.
Feeding tomatoes with ammonium nitrate
In addition to feeding with calcium nitrate, ammonium nitrate is often used . In order to prepare a solution for the soil, you will need 10 grams of dry fertilizer, as well as 2 tbsp. ash, all this is dissolved in five liters of water, this amount will be needed per square meter of land. It is worth saying that such treatment should be periodic, it should be repeated every two weeks, after which be sure to warm the water, this will help to absorb all the useful substances.As it was written earlier in the description of the drug, calcium nitrate, watering should be done strictly under the root so as not to damage the leaves, with the exception of foliar watering.The composition of ammonium nitrate for tomatoes also suggests the presence of nitrogen, it does not fertilize less than 30%. The use of ammonium nitrate is recommended only at the beginning, that is, at the seedling stage.Often, to improve the effect, potassium is added to the solution (its amount is equal to the content of nitrate itself), as well as magnesium (about 20 grams per 10 liters of water). It is worth saying that the last component helps to increase the fruiting of tomatoes, helps to ensure that the fruits are dense, juicy.
The cost of saltpeter for tomato
Calcium nitrate is an affordable fertilizer, its price allows people with different incomes and large economies to use it. On average, its price is about 50 rubles per kilogram when it comes to powdered fertilizer.
It’s also worth saying that it is used very economically. For one hundred square meters, you will need about one kilogram of fertilizer, since the mineral nutrition rate is about 20 grams per square meter of the garden.