What could be more exciting than growing your own seedlings for a keen gardener? This is a very exciting event for most gardeners, moreover, it is considered a useful and interesting activity. After all, in order to get a good result, it is necessary to make the right choice of variety, as well as conduct a seedling period of cultivation. But what determines the growth, development of seedlings, its well-being - this, of course, the ground. The most suitable soil for seedlings is the one that provides a particular culture in their needs.
Pros and cons of ready soil for seedlings
Most beginners in the field of planting initially do not even notice the difference from which land is better to take for seedlings, because at first glance it has no differences. But it is not.
What should be the microflora of the soil, what substances are necessary for plant nutrition? Answer this question like this:
- The content of organic matter and mineral substances in the soil should be balanced and accessible for assimilation;
- ability to retain moisture for a long time;
- do not contain toxins, layers of heavy metals and hazardous production wastes, that is, to be environmentally friendly;
- contain a neutral level of acidity;
- do not have foreign inclusions, be airtight and crumbly, do not contain lumps - be light.
For foreign inclusions should include:
- claywhich makes the soil mixture very dense, weakly permeable to water and air, which causes seedlings to become sick;
- plant residueswhich, as a result of decomposition, begin to release heat and reduce the concentration of nitrogen in the soil, which causes the death of young shoots;
- weed seeds, cause danger in the presence of pathogens on them;
- the presence of worms or insect larvae, which, being in a pot for seedlings can cause great harm to the plant.
Peat is used as the main component of the soil. Its disadvantages include high acidity with poor water resistance. These "minuses" cause the weak development of the plant and their lag in growth.
It is written here about how to independently prepare the soil for seedlings of tomatoes, and about what soil you need to choose for seedlings and adult plants, read here.
"Terra Vita"
In terms of its composition, the Terra Vita soil is considered a universal land, which includes a large number of biologically active components, such as:
high-moor peat increases air permeability and hygroscopicity; the presence of this component makes the soil easier;- river sand (washed) - the soil becomes more crumbly;
- biohumus;
- perlite granules;
- micro and macronutrients;
- nutritional complex;
- growth stimulants;
- the acidity of the soil is in the range of pH 6-6.5.
high-moor peat increases air permeability and hygroscopicity; the presence of this component makes the soil easier;Due to its rich nutrient composition, the ready-made ground "Terra Vita" for tomatoes and peppers enables the plant not only to grow quickly, but also has a stimulating effect on root formation.
Not only these indicators, but also reasonable price of soil (from 90 rubles) become the virtue of "Terra Vita".
"Miracle bed"
This type of soil is made of neutralized top peat, in which balanced micro- and macroelements are added in the required amount.
Used for growing vegetables and seedlings, home flowers and other crops. Due to the existing agrophysical properties of this soil creates the necessary conditions for germination and seedling development.
The cost of production from 86 rubles and the absence of negative reviews, make the soil attractive to gardeners.
"Baby"
This species is presented in the form of a fully prepared soil for growing seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, and so on, can also be used as a top dressing in the process of fruiting.
It should be noted that in the composition of the soil "Malyshok" there is a full set of nutrients necessary for growing seedlings.
Availability in the price (from 80 rubles), allows any gardener to purchase this drug.
Agricola
This type refers to the popular, effective and affordable in the pricing policy of the ground. The unspoken name of this drug among growers sounds like "a favorite drink of plants." This indicates the quality of the product, its compliance with environmental standards. Its composition contains well-chosen components, thanks to which the best soil acid balance is maintained.
And due to the high concentration, the tool saves money for gardeners. The low price of the product from 100 rubles and the absence of limitations in the shelf life makes this primer particularly attractive. Contraindications, as well as negative qualities, the drug does not have.
Other species
"Gumimaks"
The preparation, modern, peat-humic promotes growth and development of seedlings.
The nutritional complex has a significant impact on the root system of the plant, which in no way impairs the ecological purity and taste of the finished crop.
Despite its inexpensive cost of 86 rubles, it has not revealed any deficiencies, which means that the drug will be effective as fertilizing.
Microparnik
It is considered a universal nutrient soil, which is used in the process of growing vegetable seedlings. The composition contains high-quality peat containing mineral fertilizers and purified sand.
Its use will improve the soil structure, thereby improving seed germination and healthy growth. The absence of deficiencies and the cost of the drug from 80 rubles gives the right to think only about the yield and the extension of the flowering cycle.
"Biud Soils"
The mixture of Biudgrunt is considered universal, fully ready to use.. Tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables are particularly responsive to the use of this drug.
The multicomponent composition of the soil mixture assists in the process of plant survival, reduces the time of ripening and, despite the short growing season, helps complete maturation even in the North. The low price of the drug from 66 rubles allows any gardener to buy it.
"Flora"
The basis of the drug are salts of humic acids with a complete set of microelements necessary for plant nutrition. The use of the drug will allow to grow environmentally friendly products.
This the mixture improves germination, allows you to get healthy seedlings, accelerates the process of ripening and improves the quality of the crop. Affordable drug from 86 rubles can be used without any additives in its pure form.
"Garden Land"
This type of product is intended for the cultivation of peppers, tomatoes and eggplant. It is considered a highly effective nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer with the content of nutrients necessary for the plant.
It is also good to use this soil for healthy and sturdy seedlings. The low price of 84 rubles and the lack of deficiencies will enable any gardener to take care of their seedlings.
"Torfolin"
Used in order to grow seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, as well as various ornamental and flower crops, and so on. Available in the form of peat slabs with all the required additives included.that contribute to the growth of seedlings.
The briquette of such soil is placed in any pallet and is filled with water until complete saturation. The resulting mixture is used for feeding plants of open and closed ground. The price of the product from 82 rubles allows any gardener to purchase soil for obtaining a high yield.
"Biohumus"
Due to the contained soil microflora, vermicompost helps plants in the absorption of nutrients. Thanks to the assistance provided in the process of development of the ovaries, it contributes to the productive growth of the plant, increases the yield.
The composition of "Biohumus" includes lowland ventilated peat with dead sawdust, peat processed by earthworms with bird droppings. By its qualities, this type of fertilizer is considered more efficient than humus. Low price from 80 rubles does not affect the quality of the product.
Stopping the choice on a particular soil for tomatoes is to look closely at such factors as the uniformity of the structure of the soil. In a quality product, all components have the same fraction and are thoroughly mixed. As for fractions, it is worth understanding that the small fraction will lead to acidification of the soil, while the large fraction will lead to the rapid evaporation of moisture. The optimal size of the components of the soil mixture will be a fraction of 3 to 4 mm. The product of domestic production offers products at more affordable prices, but not always with proper quality.
