Garlic Fertilizer Requirements
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Garlic requires frequent applications of fertilizer in order to produce the highest yields and the largest, best quality bulbs. Nutrition should be ensured by supplying the crop with both macro and micronutrient elements which is achieved by application of basal and foliar fertilizers.
The best way to know the fertilizers to use in onion farming is through soil testing. Soil testing enables a farmer to know the soil composition and the required corrections for effective onion production. However there is a basic guide on fertilizer application that we will dive into in this article. Onion Doctor provides Soil testing services at competitive prices. Be sure to contact us for a quote.
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Fertilizing your garlic can occur either by side dressing or broadcasting fertilizer over the entire bed. The best garlic plant fertilizer will be high in nitrogen, those containing blood meal or a synthetic source of nitrogen. To side-dress, work the fertilizer in an inch (2.5 cm.) down or so and about 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm.) from the plant. Fertilize every three to four weeks.
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