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Fertilizing Potted Plants in 5 Questions

s such as tomatoes and cherry tomatoes must be fertilized regularly as they have significant needs. 3- Which fertilizer to choose? As a reminder, the fertilizers available on the market contain the essential elements nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) necessary for plant growth. However ...

24
Apr
2024

Garden: 5 things you need to know about farmers' seeds

ndustrial system that developed in France in the aftermath of World War II requires farmers and gardeners to buy seeds every year, in addition to the fertilizers and pesticides needed to grow them. Favouring peasant seeds also means defending the right of farmers to produce and exchange seeds, by ...

22
Sep
2021

Kitchen Garden: Phenoculture or Hay Mulching in 5 Questions

rden Affected by Climate Change." He describes how to adapt your vegetable garden to heatwaves and other climate changes, still without any soil work, fertilizers, compost, or raised beds. Why make a hay cover? Just like other forms of plant mulch, hay plays 4 important roles when used in phenocultu ...

21
Dec
2023

Fertilizer: how to use wood ash in the garden?

various reasons: • Calcium is an excellent limestone amendment. It helps to reduce soil acidity. • Potassium, or potash, is one of the main components of fertilizers: it's the famous K in NPK fertilizers! It stimulates root development, flowering, and fruiting. • Magnesium participate ...

17
Apr
2024

Composting

The benefits Compost is a 100% natural and excellent quality fertilizer. It lightens the soil and allows for savings on fertilizers, soil and water. Composting is also a significant ecological gesture as it reduces household waste by 30 to 40%. It diverts organic waste from collection and processi ...

30
Jan
2007

Air travel: what are the prohibited items?

re than 160 Wh - fireworks and firecrackers - camping stoves - gas cylinders (including diving cylinders) - chemical or toxic products (including fertilizers, weed killers, insecticides, bleach, lye, flammable liquids, mercury thermometers, barometers) - radioactive materials - animal products ...

28
June
2013

Bouquet: which seasonal flowers to offer?

South America, Africa or Southeast Asia). The intensive cultivation of flowers is also polluting for the soil because of the use of pesticides and fertilizers. When it is done in greenhouses, it requires a large amount of energy. Giving seasonal flowers reduces this impact by avoiding forced b ...

07
Dec
2022