Nitrogen articles Tag

White lupine: a decorative and edible plant

the ground for other crops, especially cereals. Indeed, this amazing plant has the particularity of extracting phosphorus from the soil and capturing nitrogen from the air. It develops a powerful taproot that burrows deep into the soil to fetch nutrients from the poorest soils. This species is al ...

13
July
2022

Garden: 5 good reasons to use straw.

. Unlike other materials used as mulch, it is a dry matter that is not likely to ferment. As it decomposes, it releases nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen into the soil, which will help nourish your crops. Specifically, straw contains a lot of carbon and little nitrogen. That's why your crops ma ...

14
June
2023

Composting

ced costs. Composting is therefore an excellent means of valorizing organic waste from both a technical and ecological perspective. Waste to be used. Nitrogenous waste: plant waste, gardening waste (hedge trimmings, lawn clippings...), green leaves, perishable household waste (vegetable and fruit wa ...

30
Jan
2007

Green manure: definition, sowing and benefits.

ing green manure is a natural method with multiple benefits: - By quickly fermenting, the buried plants improve soil structure and provide humus and nitrogen. - As a vegetative cover, temporary crops help limit erosion, soil compaction, and garden leaching. - This vegetative cover also acts as mu ...

16
May
2008

Vegetable garden: 8 diseases of the zucchini.

But it is accompanied by small black circles on the leaves and a wet and dark rot on the fruits. This disease develops when the soil is too rich in nitrogen and the atmosphere is warm and humid (with a temperature between 20 and 25°C). The best remedy against this fungal disease is to spray a su ...

07
June
2023

Fertilizing Potted Plants in 5 Questions

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, it's important to know that the ratios of these three elements va ...

24
Apr
2024

Garden: 5 good reasons to put flowers in your garden

tile. More generally, welcoming a wide variety of plants into your garden helps improve soil fertility by adding organic matter and nutrients like nitrogen. To reap the benefits of flowers in your vegetable garden, you can plant a row of vegetables followed by a row of flowers or mix the two i ...

29
Sep
2021

Gardening: caring for a tillandsia in 5 questions

water in hot period - mist it once or twice a week in winter. When basking in the spring and summer, make a contribution of fertilizer low in nitrogen once a month. Orchid fertilizer is ideal for this type of Epiphytic plant of tropical origin. 3- How often should it be watered? Even if ...

25
Mar
2022

Trees: 5 Tips for Beautiful Citrus Fruits

l at the time of planting will condition the future of your tree. 4- Enriching the soil properly The trees in the Rutaceae family are plants that are nitrogen-hungry. That's why another one of the 5 tips for having beautiful citrus fruits is simply to feed them well! At the time of planting and reg ...

31
May
2023

Kitchen Garden: Phenoculture or Hay Mulching in 5 Questions

he French agronomist explains that this material has several advantages due to its composition. This material, which is fundamental to phenoculture, contains nitrogenous substances, cellulose, and soluble sugars. It simplifies the maintenance of the vegetable garden because it constitutes a real fe ...

21
Dec
2023