Have you insulated the beds with sawdust and spread manure? Clean it up immediately!
Summer residents mistakenly believe that folk remedies help improve the harvest and soil condition.
These additives are indeed less harmful, but the benefits from them are not always noticeable.
Mistakes of summer residents
Sawdust acidifies the soil, and fresh manure attracts moles and mice.
Instead, use pine needles - they repel pests and retain moisture.
But the main threat is salt. Many people scatter it against weeds, but it accumulates in the soil, turning it into a desert.
Sow green manure: mustard and phacelia will suppress weeds and fertilize the soil.
And if something prohibited has already been entered
Rinse the soil with plenty of water and sprinkle with charcoal. It neutralizes toxins.
And remember: in early spring, plants are vulnerable. Do not use chemicals before the buds open — treat the trees with a solution of laundry soap (200 g per 10 l) and copper sulfate (1 tbsp.).
This will protect against aphids and fungus without harming the crop.
But there are other "silent killers"
For example, mulch film left in the sun creates a greenhouse effect, overheating the roots. Use agrofibre - it "breathes".
And don't rush with planting! If you plant seedlings in cold soil, they will stop growing.
Wait until the soil warms up to +15 degrees Celsius.
Check the old-fashioned way: stand barefoot and if you don't feel cold, you can plant. But it's better to buy a thermometer.
Author: Igor Zur