Can green plants be fertilized in summer?

1. Whether fertilizer can be applied

In summer, some green plants are in the growth period. If this is the case, they need to be fertilized. However, some plants will go dormant in high temperature weather, which means their growth will be hindered. Therefore, fertilizer should not be applied to plants in dormant period. Before applying fertilizer, you should first understand its growth habits to avoid fertilizer damage.

For example, plants such as cockscomb, periwinkle, sunflower, and zinnia are able to withstand high temperatures and can be properly fertilized. However, for plants such as marigold, crabapple, petunia, salvia, and cyclamen, their growth will slow down or even stop in summer, so there is no need to fertilize them.

2. Precautions for fertilization

1. When applying fertilizer to it, it is best to do it in the morning, especially avoid noon, because the temperature at this time is too high and the roots are likely to be burned after fertilization.

2. It is best to turn the soil before applying fertilizer, which is more conducive to the growth of the plants. When fertilizing, do not splash fertilizer onto its leaves, as this may easily burn the leaves.