How to feed pepper and tomato seedlings?

Many truck farmers have been growing seedlings since the beginning of spring, so that by the time they can be planted in the open ground, they get good planting material. It will be practically impossible to do this without applying fertilizers. In this article, we'll look at how you can feed pepper and tomato seedlings in this period.

What fertilizer to feed tomato seedlings?

In different periods seedlings require the introduction of certain fertilizers. It should also be borne in mind that the lack or excess of one of the necessary micronutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen, iron) badly affects the development of plants. You can determine this by their condition:

• If the leaves have turned pale, but veins are green, iron is required;
• if the leaves turn yellow and fall off under normal conditions of containment, then there is not enough nitrogen;
• if the whole plant has suddenly acquired a violet color, then it is necessary to introduce phosphorus.

In cases where the plant develops normally, gardeners are advised to adhere to the following schedule of supplementation:

• on day 14 after the picking - "Nitrofoska" or "Agricola №3" in the proportion of 1 tbsp. on 1 liter;
• after 2 weeks - "Effeton O", and for overly extended seedlings - "Athlete" or a solution of superphosphates;
• every 10 days - according to the condition of the seedling, you can use "Nitrofosco", potassium sulfate or superphosphates, dissolving 1 tbsp. preparation for 10 liters. water.

If you spend foliar dressing, then after 5-6 hours, the leaves should be sprinkled with clean water. To stop feeding tomatoes is necessary no later than a week before the proposed landing in the open ground.

Many gardeners are interested in what to water the tomato seedlings, so that it grows better? To do this, you can use the growth stimulator "Energen". For irrigation, dilute 1 capsule of the drug in 1 liter of water. As a result, you should get a liquid that is similar in color to tea. This amount should be enough for 4-5 plants. But to do this is not recommended without special need, since seedlings before planting in the ground should not be very elongated.

What fertilizers to feed pepper seedlings?

To obtain high-quality seedlings, it should be fed at least 3 times before planting in open ground. Basically, this culture needs elements such as nitrogen and phosphorus.

The first time we introduce fertilizers 2 weeks after the pick. To do this, you can take ready-made preparations (such as Signor Tomato, Fertika Lux, Ideal, Seedlings-Universal, Agricola, Krepysh, Rastvorin or Kemira Lux) or prepare fertilizer yourself . To do this, dissolve in 1 liter of water: ammonium nitrate (0.5 g), superphosphate (3 g) and potassium fertilizer (1 g) or wood ash (5-10 g).

The second fertilizing should be done after 2 weeks, increasing the fertilizer dose by 2 times. The last time to apply fertilizers for pepper sprouts is recommended shortly before disembarkation on a bed (10-15 g of wood ash per 1 liter of water). This will help to ease the stress and quickly take root. Pepper responds very well to the introduction of ash into the ground. It is enough to pour it 1-2 times in 1/3 tsp. for 1 plant. Also fruitfully affects the condition of seedlings watering tinctures of tea brewing (3 liters of water, 1 glass of strong brewing, and insist for 5 days).

All the above top dressing should be done in the morning. This is necessary in order to prevent the development of diseases such as black leg and late blight .

Knowing the better to feed seedlings of pepper and tomatoes, you can grow strong plants, which in future will please you with a good harvest.