How to fertilize peppers and tomatoes in the first months of growth for strong and high-yielding seedlings
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How to fertilize peppers and tomatoes in the first months of growth. Source: www.espoma.com
For gardeners, the hot season came at the end of winter. After all, there is so much to do: grow seedlings, prepare the land and stock up on fertilizers. And now it's time to think about how to fertilize your peppers and tomatoes that are still sitting on the windowsills so that they don't get sick, grow well and yield the maximum yield. Experienced gardeners know that the best fertilizer for seedlings is organic fertilizer, which you can prepare yourself. We will tell you how best to feed peppers and tomatoes at the initial stage of growth so that the seedlings grow well and yield a large harvest. This was reported by SSPDaily.
How to feed peppers and tomatoes in the first months of growth
- Iodine. This fertilization has a good effect on the plant's immunity. Your tomatoes and peppers will grow strong and resistant to various diseases. To do this, take a liter of water, add a drop of iodine and water the seedlings.
- Banana peels. Banana peels contain a large proportion of nutrients, so this feeding will promote the growth and development of your seedlings. They will grow strong and resistant to disease. To prepare this fertilizer, you need to dry the banana peels in the oven, grind them into powder and sprinkle them on the soil under the plants, and then pour water over them.
- Hydrogen peroxide. This solution has a good effect on increasing the immunity of tomatoes and peppers. Seedlings will grow strong and develop well. To prepare the fertilizer, take 2 liters of clean water at room temperature and dissolve 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide in it. Water and sprinkle the seedlings with this solution, and repeat this procedure three times before planting the plants in the open ground.