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Hortencias de volver al origen

Decalogue

10 tips for him 

care of your plants

 Cuidar tus plantas es cuidar de una parte de ti. 

Nûmero 1

Water

Water in all plants is essential, the substrate  must remain moist, not soaking wet, but moist enough  that allows the plant to take up nutrients.   water  until the pot leaks.

 

Note that  you must not supply   the same amount of water for sunny days as for cold days, because if the pot is still wet it is not necessary to add more water. 

Número 4

nutrients

Plants require 3 things for their perfect development:  Potassium, Nitrogen and Phosphorus:  Provide potassium: Every 20 days or a month you blend banana or banana peel with water, strain it and with that water you water them that day. Provides Nitrogen: add compost or, alternatively, dry leaves that you collect from the garden.

Provides phosphorus:  add  wood ashes to the seedlings,  You do not have to do everything at the same time, if it is not easy for you to do any of the above then  when paying do it with   humus or compost 

Número 7

sun

All plants require sun, some filtered sun others support direct sun.

 

Example: Paprika plants, peppers, tomatoes, etc.  Because they are fruit-bearing plants, they require sun for at least 4 to 6 hours a day to be able to develop. 

Plants such as aromatic plants or lettuce can have filtered sun or semi-shade and 3 or 4 hours of sun per day.  

Número 10

Patience

Each plant has its time and you will gradually learn to know each one, what it needs and when is the right time to water, transfer or add nutrients.

Número 2

what to water with

The ideal will always be  irrigate with rainwater or sidewalk water not treated with chemicals.  If it is not easy for you, then put tap water to stand overnight.  And the next day you use it. You should add water to them when it is not sunny, so the best time to hydrate them is  when night falls;  guy 6:00  either  7:00 p.m.  or very early in the morning.

Número 5

ventilation

For the internal processes of the plant and its proper development, it is most recommended that they be in a place with sufficient air. 

Número 8

transplant

when the plants  are twice the current size  You can transplant them into a larger pot.

Número 3

substratum

When  If you are going to transplant your seedlings, do it using a substrate that contains 3 quarters of coconut fiber and 1 part of humus and you can add a little black earth. Avoid the use of heavy or caked soils, this could choke the root of the plant.  Yes  They sell you a ready-made substrate, try to verify that it contains some of the aforementioned ingredients. 

Número 6

Observation

Observing your plants allows you to get to know them and identify what is best for them.  

 

Whenever you see a dry leaf, you should remove it from the plant. This helps you avoid losing energy.  You must be aware and check the leaves when the plant has yellow leaves they can appear for two  reasons excess water or lack of nutrients. 

Número 9

semi-shade

Aromatic plants tend to be more semi-shade, so you should place them in the area where they do not receive direct sunlight. 

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Léenos

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