Contents:
- Sowing seeds
- Spring planting
- Fertilization
Sowing seeds
One of the frequently used tools for manual sowing are the so-called markers for marking equal beds for the vegetables sown.Marker pits can be up to several centimeters deep, allowing the seed to be properly deposited into the soil. Seeds can be sown in a row, keeping small spaces apart, or in a point, placing them at a distance that eliminates intermittent treatment.A certain modification of point sowing is sowing in the nest, where 2-3 seeds are sown at one point with an appropriate spacing, and after emergence one, the strongest plant is left in the nest.
Nesting can be used for beans, peas, cucumbers and tomatoes, which can also be attempted to be grown from sowing. If instead of equal beds we prefer artistic disorder, we can use the method of projection sowing, where relatively even sowing of seeds is important.
With this method, a break will be necessary in the later period of plant growth, so that vegetables growing too close to each other do not compete with each other for light and nutrients.Excess seedlings can also be quilt in other place, if we manage to obtain them without too much damage to the root system.
However, if we do not have too much experience with sowing, you can use the seeds placed on a special paper tape.You can also place the seeds on your own on a thin, damp tissue paper so that they stick to it, and after drying, place it on a bed, covering it with a layer of soil appropriate to the size of the seeds.
Regardless of the chosen method of sowing, the soil for sowing should be carefully cultivated and with good moisture. If it is too dry, after sowing, water the beds, taking care not to rinse the seeds with too strong a stream of water.
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When working on sowing seeds and quilting, we used theFiskars Solid pickup , which is used to create holes in the ground, sow seeds, plant bulbs and delicate plants at the right depth. Additionally, the tool has ascale up to 150 mm Its conveniently formed L-shaped handle ensures great comfort during gardening. The hand does not have to bend and the wrist is significantly relieved.is made of durable FiberCompmaterial, resistant to weather conditions.
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Spring planting
Having a polytunnel or a greenhouse, you can start growing and planting vegetable plants earlier with medium and high thermal requirements. In April and even in March, you can plant, for example, lettuce or kohlrabi.These vegetables tolerate pickling, so they can initially be sown in boxes, and then quilted in pots or multi-pots, where they will remain until the production of a few leaves.
When planting seedlings, remember about the appropriate planting depth.A too deeply planted kohlrabi will not develop a large thickening, and lettuce will be more prone to gray mold. Rutabaga should also be planted as deep as the seedling grew.
If we use seedlings produced with a peat substrate, remember that the root ball does not protrude above the soil level.Planted too shallow seedling will easily dry within the root ball, which can increase number of lunges.
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"The Solid planter by Fiskarswas perfect for planting onions, but also small herbs such as chocolate mint. It is ideal for planting bulbs and seedlings quickly and accurately. The conical working end is equipped with teeth for quick and efficient digging of a hole in the ground in a circular motion. This allows for a precise selection of the place of the opening and the location of the plant. The planter has a marked scale on the side for accurate depth readings. After pressing the orange lever in the handle, the drill will slightly tilt and the soil will be freed from it in order to cover the onion with soil.This is a method we have tested, which has provided faster and easier planting in several places. It is durable and extremely light. Handy, and a well-thought-out design facilitates a greater number of plantings. "
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Fertilization
Garden plants must be properly adapted to the preferences and requirements. Most often, when choosing flowers, we are often guided only by their appearance and purpose for the garden. Forgetting to adjust the soil, we only provide them with sunlight or regulate the intensity of watering. Soil is a complex structure that is subject to change and regeneration.Loss of minerals and nutrients contained in it should be properly supplemented to ensure proper growth and development of the plants planted in it.Incorrect fertilization may result in permanent and irreversible losses.
" During the spring gardening work, we prepared the places for fertilizing plants with the Fiskars seed drill. It coped perfectly with lime fertilization, protecting blackcurrant bushes or other fruit bushes. Even distribution allowed for faster work. Depending on the thickness of the fertilizer and its quantity, its distribution can be easily adjusted. Use the knob to change the size of the holes to match the mesh thickness. "
Another fertilizer used for spring plant care was previously brewed coffee beans, which I sprinkled especially on the substrate for chokeberry, hydrangeas and blueberry. They require proper acidification of the soil, and coffee is perfect for this. It is a natural eco-fertilizer that every gardener should have!
The Fiskars seed drillis ideal for precise spreading of sand, s alt, fertilizers, etc. The rotating knob allows you to easily adjust the dosing depending on the granulate used.It is possible to choose one of three different settings for the hole diameter for sowing media (loose, coarse and fine). In addition, the easy locking system allows you to quickly replenish the material used.
Characteristics of the Fiskars seeder:
Weight - 280g
Length - 131mm
Height -300mm
Width - 165mm
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