Contents
- Properties and composition of the fertilizer “Kalimagnesia”
- Impact on soil and plants
- Pros and cons of using Kalimagnesia fertilizer
- Methods of making “Kalimaga”
- Terms of application of “Kalimag”
- Dosages of application of “Kalimagnesia”
- Instructions for the use of fertilizer “Kalimagnesia”
- Compatibility with other fertilizers
- Conclusion
- Feedback on the use of Kalimagnesia
Fertilizer “Kalimagnesia” improves the properties of soil depleted in trace elements, which affects fertility and improves the quality and quantity of the crop. But in order for this additive to be as useful as possible and not harm the plants, it is important to use it correctly and know how much and when it is best to use it.
Fertilizer “Kalimagnesia” has a positive effect on most soils, enriching them with magnesium and potassium
Properties and composition of the fertilizer “Kalimagnesia”
Potash-magnesia concentrates, depending on the producing company, can have several names at once: “Kalimagnesia”, “Kalimag” or “Potassium magnesia”. Also, this fertilizer is called “double salt”, since the active elements in it are present in salt form:
- sulfuric acid potassium (K2SO4);
- magnesium sulfate (MgSO4).
As part of “Kalimagnesia” the main components are potassium (16-30%) and magnesium (8-18%), sulfur is present as a supplement (11-17%).
The proportion of chlorine obtained during production is minimal and equal to no more than 3%, so this fertilizer can be safely attributed to chlorine-free.
The drug is produced in the form of a whitish powder or gray-pink granules, which are odorless and quickly dissolve in water, leaving little or no residue.
When applying the fertilizer “Kalimag”, the following properties can be distinguished:
- improving the composition of the soil and increasing its fertility due to enrichment with magnesium and potassium;
- due to the minimum amount of chlorine, the additive is excellent for garden plants and horticultural crops that are sensitive to this substance;
- increased growth, fruiting and flowering.
Also, one of the main properties of the fertilizer “Kalimagnesia” is its easy absorption by plants both in exchange and in non-exchange way.
Impact on soil and plants
Fertilizers “Kalimagnesia” should be used to replenish mineral substances in depleted and worked-out areas of land. A positive result was detected when adding the additive to such types of soils as:
- sandy and sandy;
- peat, in which there is a lack of sulfur and potassium;
- loamy, with a low indicator of the presence of magnesium and potassium;
- floodplain (alluvial);
- sod-podzolic.
It should also be borne in mind that if the soil has high acidity, then this fertilizer should be applied together with lime.
The impact on the soil of “Kalimagnesia” is as follows:
- restores the balance of microelements in the composition, which affects fertility for the better;
- reduces the risk of magnesium leaching, which is necessary for the growth of some crops.
Since the application of the Kalimagnesia fertilizer improves the composition of the soil, this also affects the plants grown in it. Increasing the quality and quantity of the crop. The resistance of plants to various diseases and pests increases. There is an acceleration of fruit ripening. A longer period of fruiting was also noted. Autumn top dressing affects the resistance of plants to adverse conditions, increases the winter hardiness of ornamental and fruit crops, and also improves the laying of flower buds.
The use of “Kalimagnesia” has a good effect on the benefits and taste of fruits
Pros and cons of using Kalimagnesia fertilizer
It is also worth noting a number of advantages and disadvantages of using this drug.
Pros | Cons |
Fertilizer can be used both for application to open ground, and as a top dressing for plants in greenhouse conditions. | Not recommended for application to chernozem, loess, chestnut soils and solonetzes |
It is well absorbed by the soil and is an available source of potassium, magnesium and sulfur. | In case of excessive and incorrect application to the soil, it can cause a supersaturation with microelements, which will make it unsuitable for growing plants. |
In moderate and small amounts, the drug is useful, it is often used as a prophylactic | If we compare the fertilizer “Kalimagnesia” with chloride or potassium sulfate, then in terms of the content of the main element, it is significantly inferior to them |
Fertilizer can be applied to all types of crops, both perennial and annual. |
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Subject to long-term storage without loss of properties |
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After being applied to the soil, the drug can be in it for a long time, as it is not subject to leaching |
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The minimum percentage of chlorine content, which makes the fertilizer suitable for those crops that are particularly sensitive to this component |
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Methods of making “Kalimaga”
You can feed plants with “Kalimag” in different ways, which makes this drug universal. It is used in dry form, as well as a solution for irrigation and spraying.
Fertilizers “Kalimag” are applied during digging before planting or deep plowing in the fall. Top dressing of plants is carried out foliarly and under the root, and the drug can also be used for watering and spraying some vegetable crops throughout the growing season.
Terms of application of “Kalimag”
The timing of application depends on the type of soil. Usually, it is recommended to apply Kalimagnesia fertilizer in autumn to clay areas, in spring – to light types of soil. In this case, in the second case, it is required to mix the drug with wood ash to reinforce the effect.
As a rule, in spring, fertilizer is introduced dry into the near-trunk zone of shrubs and trees, and in autumn, conifers and strawberries are fed in the same way. When planting potatoes, it is recommended to apply “Kalimagnesia” directly into the hole before laying the planting material, and also to irrigate at the time of the formation of tubers.
Ornamental and fruit plants are sprayed during the budding period. Vegetable crops are fed about 2-3 times during the entire growing season under the root and foliar method.
Dosages of application of “Kalimagnesia”
The dosage of “Kalimagnesia” when making can differ significantly from that recommended by the manufacturer. It directly depends on the amount and type of already existing macro- and microelements in the soil. Also, the consumption of fertilizers is calculated depending on the time and characteristics of the crops that require top dressing.
The application rate of the drug depends on which plants and in what period it will be used.
On average, the dosage has the following indicators:
- 20-30 g per 1 sq. m of near-stem area for fruit and berry bushes and trees;
- 15-20 g per 1 sq. m – vegetable crops;
- 20-25 g per 1 sq. m – root crops.
During plowing and digging, the average rate of the applied preparation is:
- in spring – 80-100 g per 10 sq. m;
- in autumn – 150-200 g per 10 sq. m;
- when digging the soil in greenhouse conditions – 40-45 g per 10 square meters. m.
Instructions for the use of fertilizer “Kalimagnesia”
With the correct application of fertilizer, all garden and garden crops respond favorably to top dressing. But it is very important to know that some plants need to be fed with a potassium-magnesium preparation only during the growth of green mass and during the budding period. Others need these trace elements throughout the growing season.
For vegetable crops
Vegetable crops in most cases require top dressing throughout the growing season, but the instructions for fertilizing are individual for each plant.
For tomatoes, the Kalimagnesia fertilizer is used before planting during spring digging – from about 100 to 150 g per 10 square meters. m. Further, about 4-6 top dressings are performed by alternately watering and irrigating at the rate of 10 liters of water – 20 g of the drug.
Cucumbers also respond well to Kalimagnesia fertilizer. It should be applied when preparing the soil for planting. The dosage of the drug is about 100 g per 1 sq. m. For effective penetration into the soil, it is recommended to apply the substance immediately before watering or rain. 14-15 days after planting, cucumbers are fed at the rate of 200 g per 100 square meters. m, and after another 15 days – 400 g per 100 sq. m.
For potatoes, it is better to feed at the time of planting 1 tsp. fertilizer in the hole. Then, at the time of hilling, the drug is added at the rate of 20 g per 1 sq. m. Also perform spraying during the formation of tubers with a solution of 20 g per 10 liters of water.
It is recommended to apply fertilizers for carrots and beets during planting – approximately 30 g per 1 sq. m. And also to improve the taste and increase the root crops, you can perform processing at the time of thickening of the underground part, for this use a solution (25 g per 10 l of water).
Regular and correct use of “Kalimagnesia” for tomatoes, cucumbers and root crops significantly increases the quantity and quality of the crop.
For fruit crops
Fruit and berry crops also need to be fed with potassium-magnesium preparations.
For example, the use of “Kalimagnesia” for grapes is considered the most effective way to improve the quality of fruits, namely, their sugar accumulation. Also, this additive prevents the clusters from drying out and helps the plant survive the winter frosts.
Top dressing of grapes is carried out at least 3-4 times per season. The first is performed by watering with a solution at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. per 10 liters of water during fruit ripening. Moreover, each bush requires at least one bucket. Further, with an interval of 2-3 weeks, several more foliar top dressings are carried out with the same solution.
For a successful wintering of grapes, it is recommended to use “Kalimagnesia” in the fall according to the method of dry application of 20 g of the drug to the near-stem zone, followed by loosening and watering.
The preparation for grapes is one of the main fertilizers
Raspberry responds well to feeding with Kalimagnesia. It is recommended to apply during the period of fruit formation at the rate of 15 g per 1 sq. m. This is done by deepening the preparation by 20 cm along the perimeter of the bushes into pre-moistened soil.
“Kalimagnesia” is also used as a complex fertilizer for strawberries, as it needs potassium, which affects metabolic processes. By feeding the berries accumulate more vitamins and nutrients.
Fertilizer can be applied to the soil in dry form at the rate of 10-20 g per 1 sq. m, and also as a solution (30-35 g per 10 liters of water).
For flowers and ornamental shrubs
Due to the absence of chlorine, the product is ideal for feeding many flower crops.
Fertilizer “Kalimagnesia” is used for roses both under the root and by spraying. The dosage in this case directly depends on the type of soil, age and volume of the bush.
In order for top dressing to be as effective as possible, they must be carried out strictly according to the schedule. As a rule, spring fertilizer is applied under the root, deepening the preparation by 15-20 cm into the soil in the amount of 15-30 g per 1 sq. m. Then the bush is sprayed after the first wave of flowering with a solution of 10 g per 10 liters of water. The last top dressing for roses with “Kalimagnesia” is carried out in the fall again under the root of the bush.
Also, fertilizer is recommended for ornamental and wild coniferous shrubs. Top dressing in this case is carried out as needed, if the plant lacks nutrients. This is usually indicated by yellowing of the tops of the bush. To replenish minerals, fertilizer is applied to the near-stem zone at a distance of approximately 45 cm from the trunk at the rate of 35 g per 1 sq. m. The soil is pre-watered and loosened.
Compatibility with other fertilizers
The compatibility of “Kalimagnesia” with other fertilizers is very low. If the dosage is incorrectly calculated, the use of several preparations can lead to soil poisoning, and it will become unsuitable for growing plants in it. Also, do not use urea and pesticides at the same time when applying this additive.
Conclusion
Fertilizer “Kalimagnesia” with proper use brings tangible benefits to garden and horticultural crops. The quality and quantity of the crop increases, the period of flowering and fruiting increases, and the resistance of plants to diseases and pests improves.
