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When planting potatoes, do not pour these fertilizers into the holes, as they only harm the crop.

I want to warn you that not all popular fertilizers are suitable for potatoes and can negatively affect their growth. To avoid mistakes, I’ll tell you about different types of fertilizers that shouldn’t be used. Organic products and garbage Organic fertilizers and manure are very useful and natural substances, but they should not be used…

How to get rid of aphids without damaging flowers. Tips from experienced gardeners.

It’s very important that rose bushes are strong and healthy because aphids don’t like them that way. Therefore, you should fertilize the flowers in a timely manner, loosen the soil, and remove weeds near the roses. But if aphids manage to achieve beautiful blooms, there are effective home remedies, which we’ll tell you about now.…

If you plant cucumbers on this day in May, you will have a great harvest.

I once discussed planting pumpkins with my mother-in-law. This year I planted seedlings and am already thinking about planting them in the ground. She can’t wait to get them back to their usual spot. My mother-in-law told me that when she was young, she and her relatives only planted pumpkin seeds on Holy Thursday. And…

What do I add to the holes when planting tomatoes so I can get a rich harvest later?

Every year I prepare the tomato planting holes the same way, but this year I can’t plant the seedlings yet because it’s cold and wet due to the daily rains. Now I’ll tell you how I prepare the holes for planting tomatoes: Pour 1 tablespoon of wood ash into each hole. It’s rich in calcium,…

I water the seedlings not with running water, but with nutrient-rich water so that they grow strong.

Thanks to the nutrient solution, your seedlings will grow with sturdy trunks and no spots on their leaves. Seedlings are quite difficult to care for, especially if they aren’t happy with the soil. While light, temperature, and watering can be influenced, soil composition cannot be altered in any way. And few people want to replant…

To prevent the tomatoes from getting sick and to give a good harvest, I always put them in the holes when planting.

All gardeners know firsthand how difficult it is to grow tomatoes, as they are characterized by their quirky nature and therefore require a great deal of effort. Tomatoes often suffer from harmful insects and various diseases. They can also react negatively to watering. To obtain a good tomato harvest, summer residents have to tinker with…

I plant several cucumbers and harvest so many that I give them to my neighbors. From seed to fruit

Although cucumbers are considered an unpretentious vegetable, they don’t always produce a bountiful harvest. However, if you follow a few growing rules, you can achieve great results in any region. Seed germination For planting, choose winter-hardy hybrids such as Lyubimchik or Likhak. Germinate the seeds on a damp paper towel under a lid in a…

Free drip irrigation that saves you effort and money

Installing drip irrigation on your property or in a greenhouse is a great solution for gardeners. Drip irrigation offers several advantages over traditional irrigation methods. It ensures a slow, targeted delivery of water directly to plant roots, promoting improved growth and development and minimizing the risk of under- or over-watering. The main benefits of drip…

I learned how to make fertilizer from grass, now I don’t even buy manure, everything grows well.

The nutrients contained in herbal tea are particularly actively absorbed by plants during the flowering and fruiting periods. I’ll explain in simple and clear terms the recommendations of Candidate of Technical Sciences Anatoly Alexandrovich Veselov on this topic. To avoid using chemical fertilizers on my property, which are quite expensive, and also to avoid using…

Many people grow this plant in their garden but don’t realize how powerful it is.

Among the many edible plant species, Chenopodium album stands out for being surprisingly useful, yet underrated. This so-called weed, known by a variety of names including wild spinach and coltsfoot, is found in a variety of environments, often overshadowed by more familiar greens. However, its nutritional composition and health benefits deserve special attention. This article…