What kind of fertilizer is good for rose base fertilizer (base fertilizer application method)

Effect of base fertilizer on rose

Roses have always been flowers and plants that like a lot of fertilizer. If they are not given enough nutrients, they cannot grow well. Therefore, it is very important to apply base fertilizer before planting the plants, which can provide sufficient nutrients for the subsequent growth of the plants.

Selection of base fertilizer for roses

Generally speaking, fertilizers that cannot be dissolved in water, such as fermented solid organic fertilizers, chicken manure, and sheep manure, can be used as base fertilizers for roses. In addition to organic fertilizers, some chemical fertilizers can also be used as base fertilizers, such as commonly used slow-release fertilizers and controlled-release fertilizers.

When repotting roses, the root system will be damaged to some extent, and the rose seedlings need a certain amount of time to adapt to the new environment. At this time, you can use wood ash or bone meal.

How to apply base fertilizer to roses

Mix the fertilizer and a small amount of potting soil evenly and put it at the bottom of the pot. When planting rose seedlings, you also need to cover the base fertilizer with a layer of soil, and then put the rose seedlings in. The fertilizer cannot be allowed to directly contact the roots of the plant. If you use slow-release fertilizer, it is best to put it at the bottom or on the surface.

How much base fertilizer should be used for roses

When using chemical fertilizer as base fertilizer, diamine is generally preferred. For potted plants, use about 6 grams as base fertilizer and mix it evenly with the soil. A small tablespoon of fertilizer used at home is basically 6 grams. For ground plants, use about 12 grams of diamine as base fertilizer, or about two tablespoons will be enough.

How to apply base fertilizer to roses

Topdress with dry fertilizer once in spring and autumn each year. Usually in spring, topdressing is needed when the new buds develop into branches, the leaves are flat, and the growth is normal. In autumn, topdressing is generally done in mid-August. You can use fully decomposed cake fertilizer or sesame paste residue.