Why do you need to fertilize the host
The host has been living for over 20 years, and in favorable conditions it becomes more beautiful and voluminous every year.
Watering is one of the most important procedures in the hosta growing process. The hostu root system is located almost at the surface of the earth, so it is necessary to monitor the soil moisture.
The second most important agrotechnical procedure is mulching. It is carried out in the spring (before flowering) and in the fall (after pruning).
Lack of nutrition affects not only the appearance of the plant. Also, its resistance to diseases, pests and cold weather decreases. You can determine the deficiency of important elements by their appearance. With a shortage:
- nitrogen – poor growth, yellow leaves, weak shoots;
- potassium – spotted leaves curl, wither and fall off;
- phosphorus – slow growth, dark leaves, sluggish tops;
- calcium – twisted dark leaves with a bluish tinge.
If several signs are simultaneously detected, it is advisable to use a complex preparation.
The nuances of agricultural technology are not interesting to all gardeners, but if you know that he loves a host from fertilizers, and competently apply this knowledge in practice, the result will exceed all expectations.
