What is Azofosk fertilizer: use of the drug

Operating principle

As the second name of this mineral complex suggests, its active elements are represented by nitrate and ammonium forms. It is this form that facilitates the absorption of the drug by plants. An excellent result is shown by using it in the garden, in the garden and flower bed. This fertilizer strengthens the root system, activates growth processes, and increases the ability of crops to withstand such unpleasant factors as frost or drought.

After using Azofoska, the yield increases, the number of possible diseases decreases, and the result is an increase in the nutritional value and an increase in the shelf life of vegetables. The drug is in the form of small granules of white or beige color, it is used as the main fertilizer on any soil. Suitable for both open ground and greenhouses, very important for seedlings.

Manufacturers try not to advertise the second name of the fertilizer - nitroammofosk, because many are afraid of the very word "nitrates". Indeed, when consumed in excess, they are able to accumulate, and then from the soil to get into the edible part of plants. To prevent this from happening, you must carefully study the instructions before use and do not exceed the fertilizer application rate.

Description of the drug

Complex mineral fertilizer azofosk has another name - nitroammofosk. It consists of:

• nitrogen,
• phosphorus,
• potassium,
• sulfur.

Different brands of this agrochemical differ in that the amount of nitrogen varies from 16% to 26%, this percentage is determined by the amount of the mineral in a particular soil and the need for a particular plant. That is, the brand of fertilizer is chosen knowing the soil and the plant that needs top dressing. Nitrogen is necessary for a plant at all stages of its growth, since it is involved in all life processes.

Phosphorus is also very necessary for absolutely all plant crops, especially at the beginning, when there is a rapid growth. Its content can be from 4% to 20%. Potassium is also used by all plants, it participates in ion exchange reactions. Different brands of azofoska contain from 5% to 18% potassium.

Least of all, this mineral complex contains sulfur - only 2.6 - 4%, but this is the optimal amount that plants need. Most often, 2 brands of azofoska are in demand. One represents an equal amount of the three basic elements (16:16:16), while the second contains noticeably more nitrogen (22:11:11). This indicates a large amount of arable land with similar characteristics.

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Application rules

The universal complex fertilizer Azofoska enriches any soil. Heavy dense soil is fertilized in the fall after harvesting, and if there is light soil on the site, then it is usually applied in the spring during spring digging. But it is impossible to enrich the cold earth with it: a lack of heat can provoke the accumulation of nitrates in the upper fertile layers. Therefore, it is better to plan the spring application of the mineral complex in May - when the earth has warmed up, and moisture is still preserved.And it is advisable to spend the autumn on a September day - for the same reasons.

A reasonable alternation of fertilizers is designed to protect the soil from the accumulation of nitrate compounds. If for two years in a row the land was fertilized with Azofos, then on the third one only light organic fertilizing should be used. Attention: manure also contains nitrates! At the classic dosage (16:16:16), 2-3 tablespoons of granules are added under the fruit trees in the spring, with general plowing of the garden, 1-2 tablespoons per 1 m are enough².

When planting seedlings of peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, each hole should receive 0.5 teaspoons of the drug. Potatoes are fertilized in 2 ways. In the spring, add 2 tablespoons for each 1 m² or in the summer 2 liquid dressings: 2 weeks after germination and after flowering. The composition fortified with nitrogen (22:11:11) is used in emergency cases or during intensive farming. The introduction of such a complex can revive the most tired earth.

A brand with a reduced amount of phosphorus (19: 9: 19) is used in the middle lane on soils poor in phosphorus. It is also effective for warm regions with an arid climate, where seedlings are necessarily fed with it. Nitroammofosku is successfully used by industrial farms with an average application rate of 40 g per 1 m², fertilizers of domestic or Finnish production are usually used.

How to store azophoska

It is better not to buy the drug more than necessary. The printed package must be used within 6 months, after this period the fertilizer completely loses its quality and becomes useless. In a sealed bag made of dense polyethylene without moisture and air, the shelf life is extended up to 18 months.

Azophoska itself is not dangerous for humans, it does not burn or explode under normal conditions. But when heated to +200^OC (which can happen in a fire) begins to emit poisonous gas. And its dust in large accumulations can explode spontaneously.

To prevent this from happening, you need to monitor and prevent the accumulation of dust, if it still happens that a certain amount has collected, it must be moistened thoroughly with a spray bottle. Then the dust dissolved in water can be used as an easily digestible fertilizer. If you are offered nitrophosphate, feel free to take it - it's almost the same thing. The only difference: nitrogen is contained only in the nitrate form, and not in the nitrate and ammonium form, as in Azophos.

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