Cabbage contains a large amount of microelements, vitamins and other useful substances.
For a good harvest it is necessary to fertilize the soil in advance, or better yet, in autumn. To do this, humus, wood ash and other organic fertilizers are added.
- Nitrogen is fed when the green mass begins to grow intensively and the root system of the plant begins to form.
- Phosphorus is fed to accelerate metabolic processes and photosynthesis.
- Potassium stimulates resistance to cold, increases the speed of movement of cell juices and osmotic pressure.
But in addition to industrial fertilizers, there are also popular ones that are equally effective.
Wood ash is added to the soil before planting cabbage seedlings. If the soil is too acidic, the ash will affect it well. Wood ash contains a lot of potassium, which is necessary for cabbage.
Instead of nitrogen fertilizers, you can also use cow humus, bird droppings and a decoction of various herbs. This simple and inexpensive fertilizer can provide cabbage with necessary minerals and other substances and accelerate the formation of larger heads of cabbage.
Additionally, cabbage is fed with a solution of bread yeast. Yeast fungi produce vitamins and nitrogen, which in turn increase the growth of the root system and the biosynthesis of phytohormones. Take 10 grams of dry yeast, combine it with 2 tablespoons of sugar, add 10 liters of warm water and place in a warm place for 2 hours. Then dissolve 1 liter. infused in 5 liters of water. Before use, dilute the solution with water in a 1:10 ratio and water the cabbage plants at the root.
To prevent heads of cabbage from cracking, they can be treated with baking soda. Take 20 grams of soda and dissolve it in 10 liters of water. Apply the prepared solution to the cabbage outside the root area.
Ammonia contains nitrogen, which repels harmful insects and helps the plant gain weight. For 10 liters of water add 3 tablespoons of ammonia.
Cabbage responds well to simple, healthy fertilizers. Place chopped fresh nettles, eggshells, banana peels and peeled potato scraps in a container. Fill everything with water and let it brew for a few days. With this infusion you can nourish cabbage throughout the summer season.
