There is no reason to argue about the benefits of fertilizers, but few people know that they can cause harm. An abundance of feeding can lead to stress and drain crops that become lethargic and painful. To prevent this from happening, many gardeners use zircon.
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What is zircon?
Strictly speaking, zircon is not a fertilizer in the literal sense of the word: it does not add useful mineral and organic compounds to the soil. Zircon is a useful supplement that helps plants grow and develop at an accelerated rate at the cellular level. It is for sale in containers of 1, 5, 10 and 20 liters, has a light yellow or yellow-green color and a characteristic alcoholic smell, when diluted in water, it foams a little.
Zircon is completely safe and consists of plant components, the main of which is purple echinacea, and the active ingredient is hydroxycinnamic acids. It helps to enhance the growth and development of shoots and roots, protects plants from stress and disease. It can be used in combination with a variety of vitamins and supplements for both garden crops and houseplants.
Zircon works in several directions at once:
- Stimulates the growth and development of roots, reduces the rooting period of shoots in the open field;
- Helps to strengthen the plant: thanks to zircon, they perfectly tolerate the lack of moisture, light and heat, as well as their excess;
- Increases immunity to certain diseases and bacteria: rot, powdery mildew, scab, late blight, bacteriosis;
- Improves the palatability of fruits, at the same time the yield increases by about 2 times;
- Helps reduce the amount of heavy metals in fruits;
- The ripening period becomes 1–2 weeks shorter.
Zircon can be used when soaking seeds before planting, feed them the soil during the growth and formation of fruits. Thanks to its effect on the shell, the seeds receive almost 2.5 times more water than usual. At the same time activation of growth processes, sprouts wake up faster and begin to develop. Subsequently, the amount of biomass increases and a strong root system is formed.
In the future, the root system is activated: the volume of the roots increases 3 times. At the same time, flowering accelerates, the number of flowers increases, and zircon resists premature shedding.
Application of zircon
When applying zircon fertilizer, you need to follow the main rule: in no case should you overfeed the plants. It is better to use a lower concentration, but often than pour a liter on the beds once a year. For ten liters of water, you need to use only 10 ml of Cycron - this is about 40 drops. If the substance has separated into layers, the ampoule must be shaken vigorously.
Before use, it is better to acidify the water with a small amount of citric acid (0.2 grams per liter) to reduce alkaline reaction... Also, do not use zinc dishes to create the solution: plastic, enamel or glass will do. It is better to spray the plant at night or late in the evening, since the circus decomposes in the light. You can store zircon no more than a day in a dark place.
It is necessary to use the circus with mineral or organic fertilizers, alone it is practically useless, as the plants quickly "suck" useful substances from the soil. Before applying zircon, fertilizer must be checked for compatibility. To do this, you need to displace a few substances and wait: if a sediment forms at the bottom, they should not be combined. It is also better not to use circus with alkaline fertilizers, as they reduce the effect of zircon.
Seed soaking
In order for the seeds to germinate quickly and be prepared for contact with the external environment, they can be soaked in advance for several hours. Would need flat dish, liter of water and some zircon.
Vegetable seeds will require about 10 drops and should be kept for about 8 hours. An exception is cucumber seeds: 5 drops are enough for them;- Flower seeds will need up to 30-40 drops, they are also left for 8 hours;
- Potatoes are soaked in tubers: 20 drops of the substance per liter of water and 1 liter of solution per 100 kg of tubers;
- Cuttings of any crops are soaked in a solution of 10-20 drops, but they have been kept for 24 hours;
- But for cuttings of fruit trees and roses, it is necessary to increase the concentration of zircon to 40 drops and reduce the exposure time to 12 hours;
- The bulbs are soaked in 40 drops of the substance and kept for 24 hours. The exception is gladiolus bulbs: they only need 20 drops.
Use during the vegetative period
For additional impact on sprouts and activation of their growth, you can additionally spray the plants once a week... This is especially necessary for crops that have suffered stress, drought, cold, have been infested or attacked by pests. They must be sprayed in the morning, before the sun appears, in calm weather, otherwise the solution will simply fly off the leaves without having time to bring benefit.
- Cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and other crops need a solution of 4 drops of zircon in a liter of warm water. They are sprayed after transplanting, when the first leaves appear and at the beginning of flowering.
- Melons, watermelons and zucchini should be sprayed at the first sprouts and buds with a solution of 4 drops of zircon, diluted in 3 liters of water.
- Root crops will require a solution of 6-8 drops of zircon per 10 liters of water, they are sprayed when the first shoots appear. The exception is potatoes: they are treated with a solution of 13 drops per 10 liters of water when sprouts appear and when buds appear.
- Cabbage will require feeding with a solution of 14 drops of zircon per 10 liters when setting a head of cabbage.
- For berries, 15 drops of the substance are required per 10 liters of water, they are processed only when the buds appear.
- Any garden flowers can be sprayed with a solution of 4 drops of zircon per liter of water during active growth and during budding. In the second case, the concentration must be doubled.
- Conifers will require only 4 drops of zircon per liter of water, seedlings are treated.
- Apples and pears are treated with a solution of 4 drops per liter of water during budding and 2 weeks after the flowers have fallen off. Cherries and cherries are also sprayed, but the concentration of the solution should be higher - 8-10 drops of zircon.
Benefits for indoor plants
In addition to spraying garden and horticultural crops, you can use the cyclone for processing indoor plants... The drug is effective even when exposed to orchids and roses.
- Before planting seeds or cuttings, you can soak them for 14-16 hours in a zircon solution: 40 drops per liter of water. If you are planting bulbs, you can leave them in the solution for 24 hours.
- For watering, use a solution of 4 drops of the substance per liter of water.
- To keep the cut flowers in the vase longer, you can add half a drop of zircon to the water.
Precautions
Zircon pretty safe for the environment, insects and pets. It does not accumulate in soil and water, does not change their composition and is not toxic, but it is still necessary to take precautions.
- You need to work with zircon in a mask, glasses, gloves, completely covering the skin.After finishing work, you must thoroughly wash your body and clothing.
- Do not store and use the drug near food and drinks.
- No smoking is allowed near it.
- If you spill zircon, you need to immediately cover it with sand or clay, then thoroughly sweep and rinse the floor.
Despite the fact that zircon is harmless to health, taking it internally in any way is strictly prohibited.
- If the substance comes into contact with the skin, rinse the area immediately with plenty of water;
- If it enters the stomach, it is necessary to drink several glasses of water and induce vomiting, then take activated charcoal (1 tablet per 10 kg of human weight);
- If the solution gets into the eyes, they are washed with a solution of baking soda (half a teaspoon per glass of water), then washed with plenty of clean water.
In the latter two cases, it is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible in order to avoid problems in the future.
Outcome
Zircon cannot be used as a fertilizer, but it is a safe and effective preparation that helps to increase yields, accelerate the growth and development of many cultures. Applying the circus with fertilizers, you can achieve a good result.
