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Fertilizer Master is a complex water-soluble composition produced by the Italian company Valagro. It has been on the market for over ten years. It has several types, differing in composition and scope. The presence of various trace elements in different proportions makes it possible to select the optimal nutrition for a particular crop.
Description Fertilizer Master
Applying top dressing, you can achieve the following results:
- accelerate the growth of landings;
- increase the green mass;
- activate synthesis, metabolism and cell growth;
- improve the condition of the root system;
- increase the number of ovaries on each plant.
Feeding can be done in a variety of ways:
- root watering;
- foliar application;
- foliar irrigation;
- drip irrigation;
- point application;
- sprinkling.
The master line of fertilizers is distinguished by the fact that it contains chlorine-free water-soluble substances. It can be used for intensive agriculture in areas with a dry climate, with depleted, leaching-prone lands.
The manufacturer does not prohibit mixing all 9 types of fertilizers from the basic series. To do this, you can take dry compositions and select proportions based on the characteristics of growing certain crops in specific conditions.
Top dressing Master allows you to get consistently high yields on any soil
Amateur gardeners and farmers should take into account that the original dressings from the Italian manufacturer are presented in the form of water-soluble granules and are packaged in packages weighing 25 kg and 10 kg.
Valagro brand formulations are often used for repacking into small packages by other companies and are sold under similar names. Such products tend to retain high quality. In addition, liquid solutions made on the basis of dry raw materials of Italian production can be found on sale.
Composition Master
The entire line of Master fertilizers is equipped with a special marking of the following form: XX(X).XX(X).XX(X) + (Y). These designations indicate:
- XX(X) – percentage in the composition of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or N, P, K;
- (Y) – the amount of magnesium (this element is important for soils prone to leaching).
The composition of fertilizers Master includes nitrogen in the ammonium form, as well as in nitrite and nitrate. Absorbing the latter, plants are able to produce proteins. Ammonium nitrogen differs in that it is not subject to leaching and reactions with the soil, which allows plants to receive the necessary nutrition gradually, avoiding deficiency.
Potassium is present in the composition in the form of an oxide. It is required for the production of sugar, which improves the taste of vegetables and fruits, making them more pronounced.
The shape of the fruits becomes more correct, they do not have damage, deviations
Phosphates serve as those elements that promote the growth and development of the root system. Their lack threatens that other nutrients will not be absorbed in sufficient quantities.
Fertilizers Master also contain small amounts of the following substances:
- magnesium;
- calcium;
- iron;
- boron;
- manganese;
- zinc;
- copper.
Their role is participation in metabolic processes, improving the quality of the crop and its quantity.
Types of fertilizer Master
Valagro presents several varieties of Master fertilizer, designed for different purposes and seasons. According to the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, they are designated as follows:
- 18 – 18 – 18;
- 20 – 20 – 20;
- 13 – 40 – 13;
- 17 – 6 – 18;
- 15 – 5 – 30;
- 10 – 18 – 32;
- 3 – 11 – 38.
Nitrogen is indicated in the first place in the marking. According to its content, we can conclude at what time of the year it is necessary to feed:
- from 3 to 10 – suitable for autumn;
- 17, 18 and 20 are for the spring and summer months.
On the packages of some compositions from the Master series there are additional numbers: +2, +3 or +4. They indicate the content of magnesium oxide. This component is important for the prevention of chlorosis, the activation of chlorophyll production.
Magnesium included in Master fertilizers helps plants absorb nitrogen.
The use of fertilizer master 20 20 20 is justified for ornamental species, active growth of various conifers, the formation of bunches of grapes, top dressing of vegetables growing in open ground, field crops.
The use of fertilizer Master 18 18 18 is possible for plants with decorative green leaves. They are applied throughout the growing season by fergitation or leaf spraying. Fertilizer master 18 18 18 is applied at intervals of 9 to 12 days.
Fertilizer master 13 40 13 is recommended to be used at the beginning of the growing season. It is saturated with phosphorus oxide, therefore it contributes to the development of the root system. In addition, they can feed seedlings for better survival during transplantation.
The agent marked 10 18 32 is suitable for berries and vegetables during the active formation and ripening of fruits. Apply daily, by way of fergitation. Suitable for soils with a high content of nitrogenous compounds. Promotes the rapid ripening of berries and vegetables, the growth of bulbous crops.
Fertilizer 17 6 18 – a complex with a small amount of phosphorus oxides. Saturated with nitrogen and potassium, which makes plants more resistant to adverse or stressful situations. It ensures the duration of flowering, so this type of Master fertilizer is suitable for roses.
Pros and cons of the drug Master
Microfertilizer Master has advantages that distinguish it from other dressings, as well as its disadvantages.
Pros | Cons |
Has a wide range | Has a coloring effect |
Plants take root better when transplanted | Possibility to burn parts of plants in case of violation of the dosage |
Fruits and vegetables ripen faster |
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Improves immune defense |
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Increases yield |
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Helps prevent chlorosis |
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Does not contain chlorine |
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Has low electrical conductivity |
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Dissolves well in soft and hard water, has a color mixing indicator |
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Fertilizer Master suitable for drip irrigation systems |
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Convenient to use |
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Instructions for use Master
Different types of master fertilizers are used in different ways. The dosage depends on which crops you need to feed, what results you need to get, for example, abundant flowering or increased yields.
If the purpose of using Master fertilizer is prevention, then it is applied by drip irrigation, or by watering from a hose. The recommended amount is from 5 to 10 kg per 1 ha.
Read the instructions carefully before using fertilizer.
To feed vegetable crops, it is necessary to prepare an aqueous solution. The manufacturer advises taking from 1,5 to 2 kg of dry mix per 1000 liters of water. Watering can be carried out at intervals of 2-3 days or less (the interval between procedures depends on the composition of the soil, the amount of precipitation).
Universal fertilizer Master 20.20.20 can be used to fertilize various crops as follows:
culture | When to fertilize | Method of application and dosage |
Decorative flowers | Fertilizer master for flowers is suitable at any time | Spraying – 200 g per 100 l of water, drip irrigation – 100 g per 100 l |
Strawberries | From the appearance of ovaries to the appearance of berries | Drip irrigation, 40 g per 100 m2 planted area |
cucumbers | After the appearance of 5-6 leaves, before picking cucumbers | Watering, 125 g per 100 m2 |
Grapes | From the beginning of the growing season to the ripeness of the berries | Fertilizer Master for grapes is applied by drip irrigation, 40 g per 100 m2 |
Tomatoes | From blooming flowers to the formation of ovaries | Watering, 125 g per 100 m2 |
Feed Precautions Master
When working with fertilizer, safety precautions must be observed. Particular care should be taken when using liquid products. Containers for them must be airtight.
Before starting work, it is necessary to put on clothing that covers the body and limbs, as well as rubber gloves.
Fertilizer Shelf Life Master
To store the herbicide Master, you must choose a closed room where the temperature is maintained from +15 to +20 degrees and low humidity. It must be protected from direct sunlight. Even with a slight wetting or freezing, the dry mixture becomes 25% unusable, that is, its efficiency decreases, and some compounds are destroyed.
Subject to the conditions and tightness of the packaging, the shelf life of Master top dressing is 5 years. Before sending the composition for storage, it is recommended to pour it from a paper or plastic bag into a glass container, tightly cork with a lid.
Conclusion
Fertilizer Master is efficient and easy to use. It is enough for amateur gardeners or farmers to establish which microelements are necessary for plants in a certain period of time. It is not difficult to choose a complex with the necessary substances. It remains only to read the instructions and feed the plantings.