Vitax 1Kg Organic Potato Fertiliser

Product Information

Early growing potatoes do not require much of the nutrients. However, the main crop potato will be in the ground for a longer time and hence requires much more fertilizing. Recommended Application Rate: Apply at a rate of 150g per square meter before planting. Mix well into the root zone. Can also be used as a top dressing later in the season. Shake well before use. You should carry out a soil analysis by either buying a soil test kit online or by sending a sample of your soil to an agricultural testing lab. I have found many of the kits online in which you do the analysis are hard to interpret and are a little vague. A more specific way to do soil analysis would be to get your local agri supplies stores to arrange it. Just as food is important for human growth, fertilizers are an essential source of nutrients for your potatoes.

I have an article that shows you how you can make your own fertiliser for potatoes. More specific knowledge Fresh manure has the potential to burn roots due to its high levels of nutrients and salts and it can also make the crop more susceptible to diseases, including scab. Therefore, fresh manure should not be added close to the planting date or after the potatoes have been planted. All of the ingredients in this fertilizer are obtained from potassium sulphate, alfalfa meal, gypsum, fishbone meal, feather meal, and blood meal. These ingredients provide a plethora of vital plant nutrients, making them a plant’s paradise. Very simply, apply the fertilizer just to the side of your plants and then water. It’s that simple. Slow-Release fertilizer releases nutrients steadily over an extended period of time. This means you only have to fertilize once or twice a year.It’s important not to over-fertilize potato plants as this can actually damage the plants and reduce yields. If you’re unsure how much fertilizer to use, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and use less rather than more. Potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, compost, and humus are by far the most beneficial components in fertilizers.

Choosing the type of fertiliser for growing your potatoes is a matter of personal preference. There are many different ways you can help your potatoes grow, you can choose the organic route or standard chemical fertiliser. Early varieties (either first earlies or second earlies) – are ‘new potatoes’, small, sweet and delicious. They’re faster growing, ready to harvest in as little as 12 weeks. The plants take up less space, so are better for smaller plots, and can be grown in containers. As they are harvested by midsummer, they free up space to grow another crop, such as courgettes or beans, for the rest of the summer

Fertiliser selector

Understanding how much fertilizer you must add to your potato crop depends on the number of nutrients in the soil. The humble spud comes in a surprisingly diverse range of varieties, offering gardeners a choice of flavours and textures not available to supermarket shoppers. Most varieties are classified as either earlies (new potatoes) or maincrops, depending on when they’re ready to harvest. There are a range of options for organic fertilizers for potatoes, including the likes of bone meal, seaweed, and wood ash, while you can get specially formulated organic fertilizers for growing potatoes. The minimum price and convenience of use are added advantages. If required, this fertilizer is easily soluble in water. It is free of contaminants, which is also essential when cultivating potatoes. The potatoes will probably experience symptoms of nutritional deficiencies without the consistent phosphorus supplement throughout the development stage.