How to Use Liquid Fertilizer?
14 February 2022

Absorption and nutrient uptake by plants occur faster in liquid fertilizers compared to solid fertilizers.

What is Liquid Fertilizer?

It is called giving the nutritional minerals that plants need in their development in liquid form.

The interaction of liquid fertilizers in the soil is faster than solid fertilizers. In this way, it is more beneficial to the plants.

Liquid fertilizer application method;

Drip irrigation or

It is realized by the method of spraying on the leaf.

Since the absorption of fertilizers by the plant is easier thanks to these methods, plant growth accelerates.

What Does Liquid Fertilizer Do?

Liquid fertilizer reduces the irrigation need of the plant. You don’t need to constantly water the plant.

You can easily use it at every stage of the plant. Not to overdo it, it supports the root development of the plant.

Increases the water holding capacity of the soil.

Increases the number of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.

By increasing the soil's own nutritional value, it accelerates the relationship of the plant with the root.

It brings the pH value of the soil to the optimum level for plant growth.

It has a feature that increases the quality and shelf life of the product.

How and When Should Liquid Fertilizers Be Applied?

Liquid fertilizer is diluted with water and applied accordingly. The style of application 

may differ completely according to your own preference.

Irrigation by drip; applied to the root zone of the plant.

Spraying; It can be applied to all green parts of the plant. When making this application, early morning hours should be preferred.

If you can't apply in the early morning, it is recommended to choose the afternoon hours.

For vegetables growing under cover, liquid fertilizers can be used in each 

irrigation starting from the first irrigation.

For open-grown vegetables, it is recommended to apply from the first watering until shedding of flowers.

Fertilization with Drip Irrigation and Spraying Method

It can be used with liquid fertilizer, drip irrigation or spraying method. There are different application techniques for both.

Drip irrigation, in other words, is the application of fertigation. A certain amount of liquid fertilizer is added to the water tank. The drip irrigation process is carried out towards the root zone of the plant. Since it reaches the root of the plant directly, maximum benefit is obtained from the product. There is an increase in efficiency between 20% and 50%.

In spray fertilization, the product is sprayed on the leaves with a sprayer or similar agricultural tools. It is possible to get an efficiency of 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a liquid fertilizer tank be used for liquid fertilizers?

There is a liquid fertilizer tank for liquid fertilizers. When you add the product to this tank, a more practical application takes place.

Is the season important in the use of liquid fertilizers?

For liquid fertilizers, the season is definitely important. It is not recommended to apply during the intense winter periods.

Do liquid fertilizers pose a risk to my plant?

Liquid fertilizers do not cause any harm to the plant or product you are growing. You can visit our page for quality and affordable fertilizers.