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

Radish base fertilizer selection

When fertilizing radish, it needs fertilizer suitable for growth, and the type and amount of base fertilizer vary according to the soil and variety. Therefore, for medium-fertility soil, 2.5-3 tons of manure can be applied per mu, as well as 50 kg of wood ash, 30-40 kg of superphosphate, and 50 kg of cake fertilizer.

How to apply radish base fertilizer

Usually after the first tillage, the decomposed fertilizer is spread evenly on the ground, and then the second tillage is carried out to mix the base fertilizer and the soil thoroughly, and then the ground is raked and leveled, and ridges are built for planting, which is conducive to drainage and can increase the depth of the loose soil layer.

How much base fertilizer should be added to radish

When applying base fertilizer to radish, you need to apply high-quality well-rotted farmyard manure, applying more than 1,000 kilograms per mu of land. If you are applying compound fertilizer, apply 50 kilograms per mu.

How to apply base fertilizer to radish

1. Apply fertilizer to radish during the seedling stage. At this time, the open area of ​​its stems and leaves is small and not covered on the ground. You can dig trenches or holes to apply fertilizer.

2. Radish needs top dressing in the early stage of fleshy root expansion. At this time, the stems and leaves have a certain open area, but the cover on the ground is not tight enough, so it is still better to use the top dressing method of the seedling stage.

3. Apply fertilizer again when the radish is in the middle stage of fleshy root expansion. At this time, the stems and leaves of the radish have covered the ground, and the method of topdressing is strip ditch topdressing.