Contents:
- Mineral meals - what are they?
- How does silicon work?
- How and for what do we use bas alt flour?
Mineral meals - what are they?
Mineral meals contain many easily digestible macro- and microelements, making them, above all, a safe and ecological fertilizer.Bas alt flour can be used to fertilize all types of ornamental plants, vegetables and fruit plants. It can be used both in the field, in the garden and on the balcony. Due to the form of dust, the meal is easy to apply and well absorbed by plants. The ingredients of the meal are gradually dissolved and absorbed by the plants, so there is no risk of over-fertilization.
Due to the alkaline reaction (ph approx. 7.5), bas alt flour should not be used to fertilize acidophilic plants such as blueberries, heathers, rhododendrons, garden hydrangeas or azaleas.
The most commonly used bas alt meals differ slightly in their mineral composition. They contain a number of micro and macro elements, including magnesium, sodium, titanium, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, cob alt and iodine. Typically, bas alt flour is about 20% alumina, 5-10% iron oxide, and about 50% silicon oxide. It is silica that is the most important ingredient that has many uses in organic plant cultivation.
How does silicon work?
How silicon works:
- increases the production of biomass and improves the quality parameters of plants
- increases the hardness of the stems and thus protects plants against disease and pest attacks
- contributes to the reduction of the severity of fungal diseases
- immunizes against diseases and improves their general condition.
- optimal supply of plants with silicon reduces the effects of nitrogen over-fertilization.
- has a positive effect on the supply of phosphorus and potassium in plants
- reduces the uptake of heavy metals by plants, including copper and cadmium.
- silicon compounds are effective in preventing aluminum toxicity by creating harmless compounds with it.
How and for what do we use bas alt flour?
We use flour as an additive to heavy soils in order to improve water capacity. As a standard, we use 15 kg per 100 m2 of surface. In horticulture, a lower dose is recommended - 10-15 kg per 100 m2.
Silicon flour supports the development of aerobic microorganisms. We can sprinkle it (5-7 kg / 100 kg) on each layer of the heap on the composter.
Added to liquid manure, it suppresses its smell. For 10 liters of solution, add 2 tablespoons of bas alt flour to the slurry of nettle. It also helps to convert the slurry into compost within 6-7 months of application
Dusting plants with flour is an easy way to control pests, especially aphids and cabbage cream. When dusting, cover the plant thoroughly. The average dose is about 1-2 kg per 100 m2, depending on the size of the plants. We repeat the treatment every 7 days. The dust of the meal clogs the air passages on the skin of insects and causes them to suffocate. This method of fighting can also be used to fight the Colorado potato beetle, caterpillars or whiteflies.
Dusting with silica flour has a fungicidal effect. It also increases the resistance of plants to pathogens.
Bas alt flour protects plants from snails. By covering the flower beds, we create a barrier for these pests.
Treatment of seeds in bas alt flour a few days before sowing protects them against diseases and pests.
