Many people who are fond of planting/horticulture think that they know correctly, how to take the best care of their plants. But the reality is they are practicing it in the wrong way and don’t know that they are wrong. While planting, planters put manure in the plants so that they can give plants, the best nutrition at the time of their growth.
And if you have the correct knowledge about what type of manure you have to use and when to use then you will see the best results with your own eyes. It’s a common thing to not know about it but it is equally important to know. If you love to have plants at your home or any other place, then it is necessary for such people to know some things about manures.
Manures plays a vital role in keeping the plants healthy and nutritious. If the quantity of manure input gets off-balanced then it will give results like the bottoms of the leaves getting yellow, the withering of plants, and roots getting black colored and it can also degrade the quality of the soil. That is why, while using manure, it is important to know when to use manure and how much to use.
To avoid the above-discussed consequences, a person should know things like what type of manure to use, how much quantity, and how many times and time intervals between usage of manure in order to grow the best quality plants. All the stated factors are not the same for every plant, it varies from plant to plant.
Correct Ways To Put Manure In The Plants
Till now we have understood that using manure in the correct way can provide plants with the nutrition they want. Eventually, after using manure in plants you will see the best results. Now let us know what are the things we should remember and implement while using manure:
Read the Instructions on the Manure Package
Every purchased packet of manure comes with some sets of instructions that describe “how many times the manure has to be used.” While using manure or fertilizer, every user must read and follow it. During the “growth” time period, use liquid manure twice a month and use solid manure once in a time period between 6 to 8 weeks. Remember in the case of “low-growth plants” manure has to be used once or twice in the whole season.
Cow Dung Manure is Evergreen:
We have learned that different types of plants need different types of manures. But manures that are made from Cow Dung are evergreen. It works for all types of plants and provides the nutrition that plants need. Cow dung manure gives the best results when it is used in liquid form. You can prepare liquified cow dung manure by mixing 100 grams and 5 liters of water. If you want to use dry manure then one handful is enough for one plant. Cow dough manure should be used once every two months. Remember it is advised to not use this manure in summer.
Plants Give Signals For Use Of Manure:
Yes, they do it! To understand what the plant is signaling or saying it is important to take care of plants regularly. If the plant is not growing normally then it will give some hints like yellowness on plant leaves, stopped growth (size), low flowering, and fruit growth. These hints say that the plant is not receiving appropriate nutrients, therefore it needs manure for the best nutrients so that it can grow properly.
Manure To Use As Per Growth Requirement:
From the growth perspective plants needs different different types of nutritional elements. When you observe a plant is growing fast, you should use more manure for its good health. At the time when fruits and flowers are growing, plants should get manure that contains phosphorus and potassium elements.
Different Plants – Different Nutrients
Different plants need nutrients according to their nature. Some olericulture plants (vegetable plants) like brinjal, tomato, maize, cucumber, watermelon, and pumpkin need extra nutrients, so they demand more manure from the farmer. All-season plants that grow slowly need less manure when compared to annual or seasonal fruits, flowers, and herbs. One thing that needs to be kept in mind is that different season demands different manures.
Things to Remember While Manuring the Plants
- Usage of manure or fertilizer should be done according to the instructions given.
- The plant should be manured according to what it needs. If needed type or quality can be changed.
- Use manures or fertilizer in plants only in the morning or evening.
Conclusion:
Manures help a lot in the growth of the plants or while farming. But only if they are used in the correct manner with all the precautions. In this blog we have learned that manure should be used according to instructions provided on its package, cow dung manure works everywhere, understand the signals given by the plants for the use of manure, use manure according to the needs of the plant and different plants needs different manures.