ᐉ Borofoska - reviews, description

"Borofoska" - methods of application, composition and properties

For normal development, plants need organic and mineral fertilizers, and in the correct dosage.
More and more gardeners prefer the universal fertilizer "Borofoska". In addition to the main nutrients, it contains boron - a microelement, without which full growth, flowering and fruiting of garden crops is not possible. This drug is based on two main macroelements (potassium, phosphorus) and three microelements (boron, magnesium, calcium). Without them, the most important biochemical processes of garden crops and soil are suspended.

The fertilizer has the form of brown granules. You can limit yourself to using only this concentrated drug to get a good harvest. Borofoska stimulates the growth of garden crops and contains the necessary amount of minerals for the development of the root system of plants.

Fertilizing is actively used for:

accelerating the growth of shrubs, seedlings of fruit and vegetable plants;
rapid rooting and successful development of flower crops.

The dosage for applying Borofoski is 80-95 mg per meter, for young trees - 60 g per meter. If you exceed the prescribed fertilizer rate, nothing bad will happen - the plants will absorb exactly as much as they need.

Note. Borofoska is added before digging so that the minerals are embedded in the soil and successfully dissolved.

What is it, what is its composition

Borofoska is a universal balanced mineral fertilizer, a granular chlorine-free complex of macro- and microelements.

The ratio of active nutrient substances in the composition of borophosphate :

20% calcium is a life-saving mineral for fruits, resists infection by putrefactive bacteria; strengthens tissue cells (forms the “skeleton” of the plant); participates in the metabolism and synthesis of carbohydrates and proteins, normalizes ionic balance; helps absorb nitrogen;
from 16% potassium – ensures carbohydrate and protein metabolism, full development of the vegetative part (nourishes seedlings, young seedlings), the element is necessary for vegetables and fruits, concentrates sugars, vitamins; increases the shelf life of finished products;
from 10% phosphorus - the element restores, strengthens the root system and prepares the plant for flowering; influences the formation of ovaries and fruits;
up to 2% magnesium – an element participating in chlorophyll, optimizes photosynthesis; stimulates the growth of the above-ground part, promotes tillering;
up to 0.25% boron – a stimulator of nucleic acid metabolism, ensures flowering, protects plants from the proliferation of harmful microflora, resists dry rot, black leg, rotting of roots and cores in the fruits of garden trees, root crops and vegetables.

Reference. Of all the NPK complexes (single ending “phoska”) - ammophoska, nitroammophoska, azophoska, etc., borophosphoska has the main difference - it does not contain nitrogen .

Physical and technical characteristics of the fertilizer:

Available in the form of brown granules;
granules have low hygroscopicity and do not cake when stored correctly;
the fertilizer complies with the state standard - registration number 381-10-1536-1;
the drug is protected from spontaneous combustion (the ingredients are not flammable);
belongs to hazard class 3 (does not pollute the environment, not a dangerous substance for domestic animals and humans);
store the drug in an inaccessible, cool (up to 40C) dark place;
It is recommended to store in the original packaging in an airtight container (in separate paper bags, cellophane or fabric bags);
the shelf life under optimal conditions and normal humidity (up to 70%) is not limited;
interaction with the chemical does not pose a direct danger;
after working with the drug, you need to take a shower, wash your hands and face thoroughly;
To prevent poisoning and allergic reactions, work is carried out in special clothing, gloves, a mask or a respirator.

Composition and properties

Phosphorus (about 10%). Plants draw energy from this macronutrient, which stimulates their germination.

Potassium (within 16%). Strengthens the immunity of garden crops, making it easier to tolerate frosts and dry periods.

Calcium (about 20%). Regulates protein-carbohydrate metabolism, stimulates the development of powerful rhizomes.

Magnesium (within 2%). Stabilizes carbohydrate metabolism, as well as tissue metabolism.

Boron (about 0.25%). An invaluable catalyst for the growth and development of fruit and vegetable crops.

Properties:

The combined use of the drug and peat leads to an increase in the content of organic elements in the soil.
Slightly acidifies the soil. But when combined with peat, such an effect is not observed.
Eliminates a number of plant diseases caused by a lack of essential nutritional components.
Phosphorus is not washed out of the fertilizer due to its weak migration ability.

Advantages

The use of Borofoski affects the development of all garden crops without exception.

Contains an optimal ratio of useful elements in an easily accessible form.
Helps strengthen plant immunity.
Ensures the appearance of ovaries and abundant flowering.
Positively affects the productivity of garden crops.
Reduces the percentage of potassium content in the soil, thereby increasing the percentage of exchangeable cations.
Promotes the formation of a well-developed root system.
Reduces the risk of nitrates and heavy metals leaking into fruit and vegetable crops.
Improves soil quality.
Does not contain chlorine.
It is impossible to “overfeed” the soil and garden crops with the drug.
The fertilizer is approved by leading agronomists.

Borofoski has no disadvantages. This drug will not harm plants and will not burn the root system. However, there is no need to use it on fertile soils.

Instructions for use

Gardeners are usually guided by the needs of specific plants for potassium, phosphorus, and other elements.

On sandstones, the use of Borofoski does not in any way affect the density of the humus layer. When the drug is combined with peat, an increase in the content of organic substances by 25% is observed, while the acidity remains the same.

There are several ways to use Borofoski. When digging into the ground, about 9 kg of the drug per hundred square meters is embedded. In cases where fertilizing is required during planting or a little later, the dosage is reduced to 6 kg.

When plowing the soil shortly before sowing, based on current agrochemical indicators, it is customary to add: 65 g of the drug per meter; for legumes, cereals, flax, potatoes and other root vegetables, herbs - 105 g per meter.

When to use?

When is it best to use fertilizer and why?

In the fall, it is customary to apply fertilizers with a minimum nitrogen content so that the plants have time to prepare for the dormant period. Nitrogen, on the contrary, stimulates their further growth, which is extremely dangerous in the pre-winter period. Borofoska does not contain nitrogen, but it contains a lot of phosphorus and potassium. These substances are especially relevant for apple trees, pears and shrubs in the autumn. The application rate is 40 g per meter.

In autumn, dry and granular fertilizers are considered the most effective, which is why it is worth keeping Borofoska in mind. Experienced gardeners scatter it around the site before autumn digging. The soil fertilized with the preparation will appeal to potatoes and all other root vegetables. Application dosage – 60 g per meter. In the spring, all you have to do is add a little nitrogen, and an excellent harvest of vegetable crops is guaranteed.

After the snow melts, Borofoska, as a rule, is not used, since nitrogen-containing fertilizers, for example, urea, are relevant during this period. But at the beginning of summer, when there is an active period of budding, flowering and fruit set, the drug comes in handy. At this time, crops need additional nutrition with potassium and other minerals.

In addition, the use of Borofoski in summer allows garden crops to resist attacks from pests, as well as the most common diseases (especially rot). Fertilizers and flower crops love this very much. After its application, an intensive budding process and subsequent abundant flowering are observed.

For root feeding of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, make a solution based on the drug: 1 large spoon per bucket of water. This fertilizer is used up to 3 times throughout the season, pouring up to 1000 ml of fertilizer under each plant.

For berry fields, seedlings, young fruit trees, the dosage is higher - 2 large spoons per bucket. Solution consumption – 10 liters for each plant.

What plants is it suitable for?

Due to the fact that there is no nitrogen in the composition, fertilizer can be safely applied to all perennials.

Mature garden trees, bushes and young seedlings need additional nutrition for the growth and branching of the root system.

They respond well to fertilizing with borofoska:

apple trees;
pears;
plums;
raspberry, gooseberry, currant bushes;
planting strawberries and garden strawberries.

Ornamental vegetation also reacts positively to the mineral complex.

Apply fertilizer at the time of forcing buds for ornamental flowering plants :

tulips;
crocuses;
Pushkinia;
hyacinths;
daffodils;
lilies of the valley

Important : for 10-12 days, bright colorful flowering remains, and the wilting process slows down.

Vegetables, cereals, and melons especially need additional nutrition; the composition of the fertilizer will have a beneficial effect on the plants:

tomatoes;
cucumbers;
bell pepper;
eggplant;
potato;
all legumes, cereals;
watermelons, melons;;
zucchini;
pumpkins.

The fertilizer is ideal for root crops :

beet;
carrot;
potato.

Important : thanks to boron, borofoska protects root crops from diseases (rot, cercospora blight, fungus).

Borofoska - reviews, description

Post by maschu » Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:45 pm

Borofoska is a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer, a granular fertilizer mixture for feeding garden crops throughout the growing season in order to increase yields and improve the quality of grown products. A fertilizer called Borofoska is quite popular among gardeners. In this case, borofoska comes to the rescue. The fact is that boron is vital for plant growth. Therefore, the use of borophosphate when planting a wide variety of crops is completely justified. Do plants need potassium, phosphorus and other microelements? Borofosk fertilizer contains them in the required quantity. It does not dissolve quickly, therefore, it is not washed out, being removed with sediment; absorbed progressively as needed.

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During the period of growth and development, boron is vital for plants: it improves fruit set, resists the fall of ovaries, thanks to it, the shelf life of fruits increases, and their taste improves. Calcium stimulates the harmonious growth and development of plants, makes it possible to safely tolerate transplantation, hypothermia, diseases, stimulates the development of the root system, etc. In addition, the calcium contained in borophosphate promotes additional deoxidation of the soil. Borofoska is successfully used when planting and for feeding fruit trees and berry bushes, as well as vegetable crops. It is best to fill the soil with this fertilizer before autumn digging (as the main application) and feed the plants several times during the season. Also in the fall, before winter, borophosphate is applied to the soil, along with other phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

Features of borophosphate fertilizer. Borofoska can be used on all types of soil, even the poorest, in which phosphorus and potassium are practically absent. This fertilizer alone is enough for good plant growth. Both greens and roots grow quickly, since borophosphate contains a sufficient amount of minerals and calcium. It is necessary for the following purposes: full-fledged cultivation of seedlings; fertilization of flower crops; rapid growth of shrubs.

When introducing borophosphates into the soil, it is necessary to adhere to the norm: 70-100 mg/sq. m, for seedlings – 50-80 g/sq. m. If it was not possible to comply with the norm, and you used a little more fertilizer, do not worry: the plants will absorb exactly as much as they need. At the same time, note: if you violate the norm of other fertilizers, then such an overdose is fraught with the death of plants. With Borophoska, such an ending is excluded. True, it costs a little more than the usual phosphorus and potassium mixtures, but with its use you significantly save your time. The composition of this fertilizer is balanced so that the penetration of nitrate forms of nitrogen is excluded. This means that the quality of the future harvest will increase significantly.

Borofoska: composition, application Borofoska top dressing is very popular and is produced in various packages from different manufacturers. Valuable elements, content Purpose Phosphorus at least 10% Plant tissues receive energy from this element, which stimulates growth processes and development of plants as a whole. Potassium, 16% Helps plants withstand extreme weather conditions: drought and frost. Calcium, 20% Responsible for the regulation of carbohydrate and protein metabolism and the development of the root system of plants. Magnesium, 2% Normalizes carbohydrate metabolism, promotes activation of redox processes in plant tissues. Boron, 0.25% Indispensable for plant growth and development.

In addition to the purposes already mentioned, borophosphate is used: as a top dressing for any garden crops throughout the entire growing season; as the main filling of the soil on the eve of planting; during planting of tuberous and bulbous plants; when planting berry bushes and fruit trees; during planting seedlings in open ground.

Advantages of borophosphate fertilizer Multifunctional product, effective for all types of plants. It contains the optimal ratio of nutrients in a simple and accessible form. Increases possible yield. Strengthens plant immunity. Serves as a guarantee of abundant and long flowering. Improves the quality of any type of soil. It is a stimulator of root system growth. Borofosk does not contain chlorine. This fertilizer is recommended by agronomists.

Regardless of the type of soil, all natural mineral fertilizers affect its ability to counteract anthropogenic influence. Phosphorites are considered very promising natural formations that contain mineral components that give impetus to natural soil fertility. However, today the production of highly concentrated phosphorus raw materials is limited. This explains its rather high cost, which reduces the demand for it. Therefore, non-standard mineral fertilizer was used - for example, phosphate rock and fertilizer mixtures produced on its basis. Today they are especially popular among gardeners and gardeners. Without calcium, magnesium and boron, the normal course of biochemical processes in plants and soil is impossible, and borophosphate is precisely a complex potassium-phosphorus preparation containing the optimal amount of these elements.

Re: Borofoska - phosphorus-potassium fertilizer

Post by valda » Fri May 23, 2014 11:31 pm

Borofoska is used for many different fruit plants. Borofoska can be adapted to the requirements of almost any crop, even forest plantations. It is only necessary to correctly calculate the concentration of this fertilizer, which would correspond to a particular type of soil. When calculating application rates, you should take into account how much potassium and phosphorus are needed by the crop, as well as how much of these elements are contained in the soil at the time the fertilizer is introduced. Borofoska is also valuable because the phosphorus that is included in its composition is practically not washed out due to the weak migration of this element through the soil composition and due to chemical absorption reactions, as well as due to capital consolidation at the injection site.

Practical experiments on the introduction of borophosphate into sod-podzolic sandy soils and into artificially reproduced soil have shown that it does not have any effect on the density of humus in the natural environment. But the concentration of humus in artificial soil decreased by 18%. This happened due to accelerated mineralization processes. But when borophosphate and peat were added to the soil together, the organic content in both soils increased by more than 20%. At the same time, in both cases, when pure borophosphate is added, the acidity of the soil increases by 0.2-0.5 pH. When this fertilizer is applied together with peat, the acidity does not change.

If you add borophosphate alone or in combination with peat into sandy soil, the content of mobile phosphorus in it increases: peat stimulates the transition of mobile phosphorus contained in borophosphate into forms that dissolve faster. Metabolic potassium in any of the above options is reduced. When borophosphate is added to the soil together with peat, the exchangeable cations in it increase slightly.

How to use borophosphate: instructions for use There are several options for using the drug. When plowing the soil, 7-10 kilograms of fertilizer per hundred square meters are injected into it in parallel. If you need to feed the plants during or after planting, the application rate is reduced to 5-8 kilograms. We must not forget to take care of personal safety during this work. When using borophosphate in practice, you should use gloves, safety glasses and protect your respiratory tract. The main effects of using borofoska fertilizer are:

If you use it in parallel with peat, you can increase the content of organic matter in any type of soil. Borofosk makes it possible to adjust the phosphate regime in soddy-podzolic soils, but does not provide a similar effect on artificially created soil. When added to the soil, borophosphate slightly increases its acid reaction. When calcium levels in the soil decrease, the proportion of exchangeable cations in it increases. Adding boron to the soil completely eliminates diseases that arise from its deficiency. This occurs when growing points and young parts of plants die; the number of flowers decreases, the ovaries disappear; when heart rot occurs in beets; for brown or red rot in cauliflower, etc.

For plowing or cultivating the soil before sowing, depending on agrochemical indicators, apply: 60-70 grams of borophosphate fertilizer per 1 square meter. m; for legumes or grain crops, annual and perennial grasses, flax, corn, sugar beets, vegetables and potatoes - 100-110 grams per 1 sq. m.

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Re: Borofoska - phosphorus-potassium fertilizer

Post by Marisa » Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:44 am

Borofoska is a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. It is very important that the composition of borophosphate is balanced in such a way as to exclude the penetration of nitrate forms of nitrogen. Therefore, the quality of your potential harvest increases many times over. The advantage of borofoska is its price. In terms of price/quality ratio, borophosphate has practically no competitors, as well as analogues. So, you have purchased borophosphate - using it will help you achieve the effect described below. Borofoska: instructions and main effects of the drug. What will attract your attention immediately after purchasing borophosphate fertilizer? Instructions and main effects that the drug has on the environment. Any natural mineral compound, to one degree or another, affects the ability of the soil to withstand anthropogenic impact. Moreover, regardless of the type of soil. Phosphorites are among the most promising natural formations containing mineral elements that stimulate natural soil fertility. However, the production of high-concentration phosphorus raw materials is, unfortunately, limited, which has also increased its cost. Accordingly, the demand for it is not so great. Therefore, unconventional mineral raw materials, so to speak, were used - in particular, phosphate rock and fertilizer mixtures based on it. They are gaining particular popularity today. Borofoska is a complex potassium-phosphorus preparation that also contains a certain amount of calcium, boron and magnesium. Without all these elements, the normal course of biochemical processes in soil and plants is impossible. Borofoska can be adapted to the requirements of any crop, including even forest plantations. It is enough just to correctly calculate the concentration in accordance with a particular type of soil. When calculating application rates, take into account how much a particular crop needs potassium and phosphorus, as well as the content of these elements in the soil at the time of the proposed application of borophosphate.

The value of borophosphate also lies in the fact that the phosphorus in its composition is practically not subject to leaching. This is explained by the weak migration of the element through the soil composition due to chemical absorption reactions and reliable fixation at the site of application. Practical experiments were carried out on the application of Borofsky to sod-podzolic sandy soils, as well as artificially created soil. It turned out that this fertilizer does not affect the concentration of humus in the natural environment, but in artificial soil the humus content decreased by 18% due to the acceleration of mineralization processes. However, when borophosphate was added together with peat, the proportion of organic matter in both soils increased by more than 20%.

In addition, in both options for applying pure borophosphate, the acidity of the soil slightly increases - on average by 0.2-0.5 pH. When combined with peat, the acidity indicators did not change. The use of copper sulfate in the garden: how, why, in what way Molybdenum fertilizers If we talk about sandy soil, when adding either just borophosphate or a combination of peat with borophosphate, the proportion of mobile phosphorus in the soil increases. The fact is that peat activates the transition of mobile phosphorus contained in borophosphate into more soluble forms. But metabolic potassium decreases in any of the above options. When adding peat and borophosphate, the exchangeable cations in the soil increase slightly. Borofoska: main points of instructions for use How to use borofoska fertilizer? Instructions for use of the drug offer the following options. When plowing the soil, it is embedded parallel into the soil in an amount from 7 kg to 10 kg for each hundred square meters of land. If you want to feed the trees during or after planting, the application rate is reduced to 5-8 kg. One of the main points that you should pay attention to is, of course, personal safety when working with the drug. Be sure to wear gloves, safety glasses, and respiratory protection.

Borofoska: composition Why is borofoska so valuable? Its composition states that the preparation contains at least 10% phosphorus, 16% potassium, 0.25% boron, 20% calcium and 2% magnesium. What is the role of each element: potassium helps plants withstand any weather conditions from drought to frost; phosphorus provides plant tissue with the necessary energy, which is responsible for the speed of growth processes and development of plants as a whole; calcium regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and protein, and is also responsible for the full development of the root system of plants; magnesium also helps normalize carbohydrate metabolism and activates redox processes in plant tissues.

Borofosk fertilizer: main effects So, the main effects of Borofosk fertilizer can be summarized as follows. When used in parallel with peat, it helps increase the organic matter content in any type of soil. Regulates the phosphate regime in sod-podzolic soil, but does not have a similar effect on artificially created soil. Borofosk fertilizer slightly increases the acid reaction of the soil when applied. Reduces the amount of potassium in the soil, while simultaneously increasing the proportion of exchangeable cations in the soil.

Recommendations for Beginners

Before you start working with borofoska, you must carefully study the instructions presented on the package.

To make it easier to calculate the dosage, if there are no special ultra-precise scales, you can remember that:

A small heaped tablespoon is 18 g;
Matchbox (full, without slide) 24 g.

General recommendations for working with fertilizer are summarized as follows:

Borofoska fertilizer application in the garden, regardless of the type of soil, is allowed for all crops, at all stages of the growing season.
Can be used both dry and dissolved. The solubility is average, so it is recommended to stir in hot water.
Application of the drug is provided by the root method on moist soil. When dry granules are scattered, they are subsequently buried deep while loosening the root zone.
Depending on the type of soil, the frequency and timing of application of the drug are adjusted. So, for heavy, dense loams, application is provided for autumn digging; in light, loose sandy soils, it is optimal to apply fertilizer regularly in spring and summer.
After applying the fertilizer, the ground is irrigated abundantly with clean water, then the surface is carefully loosened and mulched.
Borofoska is well compatible with peat, which makes it possible to increase the effectiveness of both products several times, and when combined with urea, the strength of both drugs is significantly reduced.
When working with the drug, it is recommended to observe basic safety measures: use rubber gloves and gauze bandages on the face, and wash your hands thoroughly after the procedure.
The fertilizer must be stored in cool, dry, dark rooms, separately from other types of chemicals (household, agricultural, paint and varnish, etc.), out of the reach of children and pets. An opened package can be stored for no more than 6 months.

Borofoska is a universal preparation for all occasions, which can be applied to any garden crops throughout the season. It is advisable to adjust the application schedule taking into account the type of soil, variety and age of plants. The substance is easy to purchase, and the cost of the drug is quite acceptable. At the same time, the result of applying fertilizing will not be long in coming, and by autumn it is possible to obtain a bountiful harvest of tasty, aromatic and high-quality fruits and vegetables.

Physical properties and chemical composition of "Borofoski"

Externally, “Borofoska” looks like loose granules of a dark gray color. In cold water they disperse poorly, but as the temperature rises, solubility improves.

"Borofoska" belongs to the group of complex mineral fertilizers. It contains the following macro- and microelements:

The table shows that borophosphate contains the most calcium carbonate. This substance is often used in agronomic practice to reduce soil acidity. Calcium carbonate makes Borofoska not only a fertilizer, but also a mild deoxidizer.

In second place in terms of percentage content are oxides of phosphorus and potassium. Their ratio is optimal for most cultivated plants. There is very little boron in Borofosk. For comparison:

boric acid contains 17% of it;
in borax – 11%;
in Organo-Bor - 11%.

However, even a low percentage of this microelement is enough to consider “Borofoska” a boron-containing fertilizer.

Important! There is no nitrogen in Borofosk. Therefore, if there is a need to feed plants with it, this fertilizer must be combined with nitrogen-containing compounds or organic matter.

"Borofoska" is produced by many agrochemical enterprises. It can be found under the trademarks “Fasko”, “Nov-Agro”, “Nasha Dacha”, “Healthy Garden”, “BioMaster”, etc. The average cost of a 1 kg package is 85 rubles.

Complex fertilizer borofosk: composition, how to use in the garden, dosage

Borofoska granular fertilizer mixture is intended for balanced plant nutrition under the following conditions:

when there is a lot of rainfall in the summer and nutrients are washed out of the soil;
when mineral fertilizers are often used - potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen;
on sandy soils with low pH and when liming was carried out previously;
enrichment of soil after demanding plants with boron and lime.

Which plants will be useful for?

Fertilization with boron is essential for plants that are very sensitive to boron deficiency. Such plants:

Decorative: chrysanthemums. When growing this species for sale, you should not save money on purchasing boron-containing fertilizers - the investment will pay off in full.
Vegetables - celery, all types of cabbage, beets, potatoes, tomatoes.
Fruits - grapes, apples and pears.
Forage crops - oilseeds (sunflower, rapeseed, soybeans), sugar beets, flax, grains.

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These plants actively absorb boron from the soil, so after them you have to add it to the Borofoska.

Fertilizer composition

In addition to macroelements - phosphorus and potassium (there is no nitrogen in this form), Borosku fertilizer contains calcium, magnesium and boron. Without these substances, normal development of fruit crops is impossible. Boron and calcium deficiency affects the quality of vegetables, their taste and safety in winter.

For calcium deficiency:

inflorescences and leaf tips die;
excessive root growth occurs;
a small number of fruits ripen;
fruits are hard and tasteless;
potassium is poorly absorbed.

boron deficiency:

Reduces the synthesis and transport of carbohydrates, while sugar accumulates in the green part of plants;
must not have ovaries;
causes die-off of tips and leaf deformation;
begins to rot at the tip.

Magnesium deficiency:

carbohydrate metabolism is disrupted;
phosphorus is insufficiently absorbed;
protein molecules are destroyed, affecting the nutritional value of the fruit.

As you can see from the points above, magnesium, boron and calcium have a direct impact on the quantity, taste and nutritional value of vegetables and fruits (with fruits receiving nutrients when they are not in the soil).

Borofoska improves the taste of the fruit.
Borofoska fertilizer can compensate for the lack of microelements in a very short time. It can be used in case of acute deficiency of leaf nutrients.

When using fertilizers, you should use protective devices: Safety glasses, masks and gloves

However, granular fertilizer mixtures are mainly used for soil application.

General recommendations for use

The use of a mineral mixture in vegetable gardens is justified in combination with peat. In this case, the acidity of the soil does not change, which is important for plants that do not grow well when the pH changes. It also helps increase organic matter. The mobility of phosphorus contained in the mixture increases.

When applied to the soil under excavation, it is necessary to add from 7 to 10 kg per 100 kg of soil . When using the dose in spring, it is necessary to reduce it to 5 kg . The instructions for use indicate the volume of the substance that must be taken to prepare a solution for foliar spraying.

This is what the fertilizer itself looks like in the package.
An alternative to fertilizing the furrow can be separately applied substances, but the time and effort will be much greater. In this case, it is difficult to calculate the optimal ratio of elements.

Application for tomatoes

The distribution scheme of the nutrient mixture under tomatoes is quite simple. In spring, tomatoes need nitrogen to increase their green mass. For this purpose, urea can be used as a monofertilizer, and throughout the summer the furrow can be used to replenish potassium, phosphorus and microelements.

in another scheme, fertilizer or compost is applied in the fall for organic farming, and no fertilizer is needed in the spring for initial planting. Then - a boron-containing mixture periodically: regularly once a month or in case of external signs of hunger as an emergency.

Tomato growth plus with Borofoska:

Increase in yield by 20% ;
the fruits are large and have high nutritional value;
flowering is observed throughout the growing season;
nutrients do not leave the soil, so the soil does not leach

When using borofoska, the yield of tomatoes increases up to 20%.
According to reviews from gardeners who have used this fertilizer, the mixture is not the cheapest, but it saves energy and time, protects plants from diseases, and additional feeding is not needed. For proper nutrition, an additional nitrogen component is needed - everything else lies in the furrow.

Application for potatoes

Introducing a harrow into the soil before planting potatoes guarantees abundant fertility and safety of tubers in winter, which is especially important for the family during harvest. This vegetable is known for the amount of potassium in its tubers, so it needs to be replenished annually by adding mineral mixtures to the soil.

Housewives know that when cooking potatoes, salad dressings sometimes produce tubers in which the top layer separates and cooks the fruit before it is ready. Thus, boron deficiency

Use for berry crops

Experience with raspberries, strawberries and strawberries suggests that boron is ideal for watering berry crops. Productivity increases by a third, no fungal diseases are observed, flowers do not fall off, on the contrary, they appear until autumn. Some don’t even have time to ripen before the cold. The berries are sweet and store well (up to 4 days).

According to gardeners, berries are sweeter than usual after using a harrow.
Some gardeners have used this type of fertilizer when they had to intervene urgently to eliminate the hunger for calcium and boron. The cost of the mixture is that nitrogen only needs to be added for fall or spring feeding.

The influence of Borofoski macroelements on plants

Traditionally, “Borofoska” is considered a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. Phosphorus and potassium are part of the triad of nutrients that plants need in large quantities. Each of them has its own functions:

Calcium also plays an important role in plant life. In particular, it optimizes the viscosity and permeability of the cytoplasm, ensuring normal enzyme activity.

Tip #1. Experiments show that the supply of phosphorus to plants is better with root nutrition than with leaf nutrition. With foliar feeding, phosphorus does not move well from leaves to other organs, so the effectiveness of the fertilizer is reduced. This must be taken into account when choosing the method of feeding with Borofoska.

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Alternatives and analogues

Mulch is a worthy replacement for Borofoska fertilizer. It is an organic layer of sawdust, straw, weeds or dry grass. Pros:

protecting fields from drying out;
moisture preservation;
food for worms, beetles, woodlice, loosening the soil.

The downside is the need to constantly replenish organic raw materials, since the grass collected during hilling the beds is not enough.

An alternative to Borofoske is also to add mineral elements separately. Potassium (nitrate, superphosphates) and phosphate fertilizers can be diluted according to the instructions and applied to the soil. This labor-intensive method is not suitable for use on large field areas, since dosing useful substances taken individually is a difficult, painstaking process that requires increased attention.

The value of Borofoski microelements for plants

Microelements - magnesium and boron - are needed by plants in small quantities, but their deficiency significantly affects the development of the plant organism:

Boron helps cell division and is essential for growing tissues. This element acquires particular importance in the flowering phase, creating conditions for the formation of a full-fledged flower, fertilization, pollen tube germination, preservation of ovaries and fruit growth.
Magnesium is a structural element in chlorophyll. Participates in the formation of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), imparting stability to its molecules.

Even a slight deficiency of these microelements greatly reduces crop productivity.

Analogues of the product

On a personal farm, “Borofoska” can be replaced with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers: potassium monophosphate, “YaraTera KRISTA MKP”, “Good Host”, “Granfoska”, “Atlante” and others.

“Borofoska” contains not only phosphorus and potassium, but also magnesium and boron in quite large quantities. Therefore, it can serve to nourish plants and prevent the lack of these microelements in the soil. In this way, it is possible to normalize the supply of boron to plants, prevent the development of diseases, activate flowering and improve fruit set. The microelement improves the quality of the harvest, makes it tastier, it is stored longer, and the percentage of fruits affected by rot is reduced.

Testing "Borofoski" as an ameliorant

A number of studies have shown that “Borofoska” can serve not only as a fertilizer and deoxidizer, but also as an ameliorant for the rehabilitation of soils contaminated with radionuclides. In particular, a field test of the effect of “Borofoski” on reducing the mobility of cesium-137 on contaminated soils was carried out in the Bryansk region.

For the purity of the experiment, different ameliorants were used at different test sites - potassium chloride, phosphate rock, ammonium nitrate, sapropel, limestone flour.

“The greatest effect of reducing the transition of cesium-137 into the green mass of perennial grasses was observed from the use of Borofoski. The reduction factor was 3.85-4.8 times.”

P.V. Prudnikov, researcher at the Bryansky Center for Chemicalization and Agricultural Radiology

Thus, “Borofoska” can be considered a valuable tool for summer residents who have to reclaim environmentally problematic areas.

High levels of cesium-137 in the soil can be observed in areas located near highways, industrial enterprises, military training grounds, and nuclear power plants. Getting into the soil with precipitation, it is actively adsorbed by soil particles and absorbed by plants, replacing potassium. The harvest from such areas is hazardous to health.

Deadlines for depositing

Like other fertilizers, Borofosk must not only be dosed correctly, but also applied in a timely manner. Then the benefit from it will be maximum.

in spring

Soil preparation in the spring is carried out after the snow has melted and it has dried out a little. The soil should warm up, but not dry out. The granules are scattered over the dug up beds, after which they are buried to a shallow depth with a rake. In spring, it is recommended to apply fertilizer on light sandy soils.

in autumn

The scheme for using the Borofoska fertilizer in the fall is the same as in the spring. The granules are added to the dug up soil and covered. The time for autumn application comes after the end of the growing season and harvesting. If you need to plant shrubs or trees in the fall, then prepare the area for them about 2 weeks before planting. In autumn, fertilizer is used mainly on heavy clay soils.

Advantages and disadvantages of "Borofoski" as a fertilizer

Returning to the fertilizing properties of Borofoska, it makes sense to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of this compound. Its undoubted advantages include the following qualities:

the ability to reduce soil acidity, which makes it possible to do without liming;
optimal ratio of phosphorus and potassium;

high ability to be fixed in the root zone without being washed out into the underlying layers;
Suitable for both heavy and sandy soils;
additional provision of plants with microelements - boron and magnesium.

Thanks to Borofosk, plants react less to water and temperature stress, grow and bear fruit normally, and are well resistant to infectious diseases. The volume of the root system increases, due to which the supply of nutrients and water to plants increases. The ripening of wood is accelerated, which allows perennial crops to winter successfully.

Borofoski has one drawback, and it is common to all mineral fertilizers - the risk of overdose if used incorrectly.

Fertilizer composition

Nitroammofoska is a complex concentrated mineral agrochemical, which is dense grayish balls. The fertilizer contains nutrients that are selected in the optimal ratio for the growth and development of the plant. This drug is successfully used both for feeding grapes and for many other crops. Due to the high digestibility of the components, nitroammofoska will help plants increase immunity and resistance to external influences, diversify the mineral environment of the soil and help the formation and ripening of a significant and high-quality harvest.

The composition of nitroammophoska includes:

Nitrogen.
Phosphorus.
Potassium.

Nitrogen and nitrogen fertilizers are used on all types of soil to increase fruiting. At the beginning of plant growth, it helps to form and grow strong and healthy leaves and sprouts, as a result of which it is indispensable in early spring. In the summer, when the bulk of the green mass is formed and the growth of new leaves and sprouts slows down, the need for nitrogen gradually begins to decrease. When plant growth completely slows down - closer to autumn, the amount of nitrogen required by the plant decreases to a lower threshold.

Phosphorus

The use of phosphorus can influence the final quality and size of berries, and the overall yield. Phosphorus brings the greatest benefit to the plant during spring feeding. It helps the development of new shoots, leaves, especially the reproductive parts of the plant. It also promotes the growth of the root system, which helps the grapes obtain more essential substances from the soil, and also strengthens the immune system.

A lack of phosphorus in grapes will manifest itself by drying out and darkening of the leaves and sprouts of the plant. New leaves are formed in a dark green color, their edges are curled up; with a significant lack of phosphorus, the leaves curl, and there may be purple spots on their veins. With a low amount of phosphorus in the soil, the flowers and ovaries of grapes fall off, the berries grow small and in very small quantities, and the seeds in them are soft and too small.

Potassium

This element is indispensable for intracellular processes occurring in plant tissues. It helps to absorb a variety of microelements, participates in the synthesis of useful substances, increases the vine’s resistance to cold and strengthens the immune system. As a result, it is optimal to use potassium fertilizers at the end of the season, preparing the plant for wintering.

Determining the need to fertilize plants with boron

The use of "Borofoski" is advisable in the following situations:

growing plants in poor soils with high acidity;
growing plants on soils contaminated with radionuclides;
pronounced signs of phosphorus, potassium, boron or magnesium starvation.

Symptoms indicating the need for fertilizing with Borofoskaya can be seen on both greenhouse and ground plants. They are especially useful for the appearance of blossom end rot on tomatoes, dwarfism, thinning and weakness of annual growths on trees and shrubs, decreased winter hardiness, falling ovaries, and high sensitivity to fungal diseases.

"Borofoska" is suitable for application to any agricultural plants. Tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, vegetable crops, and beets are especially responsive to this fertilizer.

Methods for seasonal fertilization

Fertilizer "Borofoska" is used for digging. The granules are deepened into the soil by 10 cm. If the site is treated in the spring, work begins as soon as the snow melts. The best time to use the drug is the period of active growth of green mass and the beginning of budding.

Fertilizer consumption rate per 1 m2:

60 g - for digging;
70 g - for legumes and vegetables;
100 g - for ornamental plants and flowers.

Trees and shrubs on the site are fertilized with a solution of 25 liters of water and 5 tbsp. l. "Borofoski".

Application of “Borofoska” using the main method

"Borofoska" can be used in the garden or vegetable garden in liquid and dry form. It is suitable for filling the soil and for watering. Most preferably, the main application is immediately before sowing or planting.

According to the regulations for the use of this fertilizer, its consumption during the main application is 100 g per 1 m 2. The granules are evenly distributed over the surface of the bed and embedded under the shovel.

It is useful to embed “Borofoska” in the spring in the trunk circles of fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs. The consumption rate in this case is 50-80 g per 1 m2.

Chemical analyzes of the soil show that after the main application of this fertilizer, the content of available phosphorus in the soil increases by 3.6 mg per 100 g, and exchangeable potassium by 4.4 mg per 100 g.

The effectiveness of “Borofoski” is very high when fertilizing garden strawberries in spring. Fertilizer is applied between rows at the rate of 50 g per 1 m2 or scattered 1 tablespoon around each bush with simultaneous loosening, watering and mulching.

Pros and cons of using Borofoska fertilizer for tomatoes

This complex drug, in principle, like the others, has its pros and cons. The advantages are that: when using this drug, all nutrients remain in the ground and are supplied to the plants. Unlike many other fertilizers, Borofoska for tomatoes is not washed out of the ground by large amounts of water. Other advantages include the following:

It also increases the number of ovaries, and accordingly, tomato fruits.
Flowering after applying this fertilizer is much more active than without it.
The land becomes more fertile, and beneficial substances are retained in it for a long time.
The tomato's immunity becomes much stronger, and its resistance to weather conditions becomes higher.
Borofoska for tomatoes is simply a unique preparation that is suitable for absolutely any soil composition. With this drug, the accumulation of nitrates in tomato fruits is practically reduced to zero.
The root system develops much more actively and, accordingly, better.

Of course, not everyone knows, but when applying this drug as a fertilizer, you can increase the amount of harvest by almost half. But from the soil, the beneficial substances introduced do not disappear anywhere, but remain in it, enriching it with all the necessary substances.

But as for the downsides, there are surprisingly simply none . In any case, they simply were not noticed.

Preparation and use of liquid fertilizers from "Borofoska"

Liquid fertilizing with “Borofoskaya” is carried out by watering. This can be done throughout the summer, 2-3 times per growing season.

The fertilizer solution is prepared in different concentrations:

for vegetable crops – 1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water;
for fruit trees and shrubs - 2 tablespoons per 10 liters of water.

The consumption of irrigation solutions is 1 liter for a bush of tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, strawberries, zucchini or cabbage. You can pour 1 bucket of liquid fertilizer under the trees.

To improve the solubility of Borofoski, it is better to prepare the solution in stages. First, dissolve a quantity of granules in a small amount of hot water, then increase the volume with warm water to 10 liters.

Watering with “Borofoskaya” is possible only through a watering can. It cannot be added to a drip irrigation system, since the insoluble suspension of calcium carbonate will clog the nozzles. Also, foliar feeding with this fertilizer is not performed.

Feeding fruit trees and shrubs in the fall. Applying fertilizers in autumn

Caring for fruit trees and shrubs in the fall, as well as a set of measures for caring for a garden in spring and summer, includes fertilizing. At the same time, the autumn application of fertilizers for fruit trees and berry bushes has a number of characteristic features (composition of fertilizing, timing and methods of fertilizing).

Why feed fruit trees and shrubs in the fall?

By the end of summer, especially in years of abundant fruiting, garden trees and shrubs are greatly weakened and may experience a serious lack of nutrients. And this, in turn, can have a detrimental effect on the winter hardiness of plants and next year’s harvest. It is with the aim of replenishing the deficiency of nutrients in the soil during this period that the autumn feeding of fruit trees and shrubs with fertilizers is carried out.

How to feed trees and shrubs in the fall?

In the fall, fertilizers with a minimum nitrogen content are applied to fruit trees and shrubs. This is due to the fact that excess nitrogen in the soil in the autumn provokes the active growth of young shoots, which is why the plants do not have time to prepare for winter and can freeze severely.

In autumn, fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium must be applied to fruit trees and shrubs. The optimal fertilizer for autumn fertilizing of an orchard can be considered complex mineral fertilizers that practically do not contain nitrogen, for example, Borofoska. Complex mineral fertilizers can be replaced with a mixture of phosphorus (simple or double superphosphate) and potassium (potassium chloride or sulfate, or potassium magnesium).

Wood ash is also a good source of potassium. But organic fertilizers (rotted manure, bird droppings, humus) should be used extremely carefully to fertilize the garden in the fall due to their high nitrogen content.

How much fertilizer should be applied to fruit trees and shrubs in the fall?

For autumn fertilizing of garden trees and shrubs, the following fertilizer application rates are recommended:

Complex mineral fertilizers (Borofoska) – 35-50 g/m2
Phosphorus mineral fertilizers (single/double superphosphate) – 50 g/m2
Potassium mineral fertilizers (potassium chloride or sulfate, or potassium magnesium) – 30-35 g/m2
Wood ash – 250 g/m2
Rotted manure – 7-8 kg/m2
Humus – 5 kg/m2

When is autumn feeding of fruit trees and shrubs carried out?

Autumn feeding of fruit trees and shrubs with mineral fertilizers is carried out approximately 3-4 weeks before the establishment of stable frosts in late August - early September. Later application of fertilizers in the fall is quite acceptable, but leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of fertilizing.

It is better to apply organic fertilizers (manure, litter, humus) to garden trees and shrubs in late autumn in the second half of October so that the main nutrients from them reach the plant in the spring after the snow melts.

How to properly fertilize garden trees and shrubs in the fall?

When carrying out autumn feeding of an orchard, all fertilizers in accordance with the application rate must be evenly distributed around the plant over an area equal to the crown area. It should be taken into account that in adult plants the bulk of the roots are located along the perimeter of the crown, away from the trunk.

Potassium mineral fertilizers and ash can be scattered under trees and shrubs directly on the surface of the earth. But it is advisable to incorporate phosphorus fertilizers into the soil, since they are inactive and slowly spread throughout the soil. Fertilizers can be applied to bushes and young trees by loosening the tree trunk or by mulching the surface. For large trees, fertilizers must be applied to a considerable depth (up to 70 cm). To do this, several (up to 20) punctures or holes should be made along the perimeter of the crown of the fruit tree and fertilizer should be placed at the bottom of these holes.

In autumn, fertilizing with dry mineral fertilizers in the form of powder or granules is most effective. Liquid fertilizers are more suitable for the spring and summer periods. Foliar feeding is not carried out in the fall, since leaves fall from trees and shrubs during this period.

It should also be remembered that autumn feeding gives a positive result only if all other operations for caring for the garden in the fall are carried out correctly and in a timely manner: pruning, whitewashing, stripping the bark, treating against diseases, spraying against pests, removing garbage, caring for the tree trunk, moisture-recharging watering , shelter for the winter.

Reviews on the effectiveness of the fertilizer "Borofoska"

“Borofoska” has earned many positive reviews from summer residents who use this fertilizer on their plots:

“Since the year before last, I couldn’t rid my greenhouse of tomatoes from blossom end rot. They told me that they lack calcium, and I bought calcium nitrate. At first it helped, but the next season the situation became even more dire. It wasn't just the tomatoes that began to suffer. Peppers and eggplants practically did not grow after being planted in the greenhouse. Zucchini and cucumbers began to rot throughout the garden. Realizing that the problem was not only calcium, I bought Borofoska and began to water literally everything with it. The result appeared immediately. The plants began to grow, normal fruits began to form, and rot was gone” (Irina, Moscow).

“In my opinion, there is nothing better than Borofoski among mineral fertilizers for tomatoes. I've been using it for 5 years now and have no problems. When planting, I add 1 tablespoon to each hole, and then in the summer I water it 2 more times with a weak solution. Firstly, no sores stick, and secondly, the harvests are excellent in any weather” (Elena, Tomsk).

When and how to apply Borofoska for feeding

The time, method of application and dosage of fertilizer depend on the crop. For some plants, Borofoska is used in several stages; it is always used when planting seedlings. For other crops, autumn fertilizing is advisable. General recommendations will allow you to find out which plants need the product, taking into account their biological characteristics.

Tomatov

Borofoska for tomatoes is used not only throughout the entire growing season, but is also applied in the fall when digging the beds. Tomatoes are grown in seedlings; Borofoska is also added to the nutrient substrate for sowing seeds.

If the bed is prepared in the spring, the granules are embedded when the soil is loosened

In these cases, use a dry product. Then make a solution and water it under the root during planting, at the time of budding and when the tomatoes are forming.

Potatoes

In the Central and Middle zones, potatoes are grown using fertilizers. Thanks to the nutrients in the tuber, the level of starch, sugars and potassium increases, and the potatoes become moderately crumbly. Fertilizing reduces the risk of late blight and dry rot.

Borofoska is applied after plowing, this can be autumn or spring, then added during planting

Strawberries

Borofoska has also found application for growing strawberries. The product is environmentally friendly and does not accumulate in fruits. After use, the berry becomes large and sweet. The berry crop is fed during flowering, then after 10 days and at the moment when the ovaries appear. The fertilizer is diluted and watered over the strawberries.

Grapes

Grapes are a perennial berry crop with a powerful mixed-type root. Autumn fertilizing with Borofoska for adult grapes does not make sense. If the plant is young, it must be mulched; granules can be added to the material and the root circle can be covered. Use the product in the spring after the leaves appear, and also water it with the solution during flowering.

When the berries ripen, the vine is sprayed completely

Rose

Rose is a demanding crop when it comes to soil composition and does not grow well in alkaline soil. Therefore, fertilizer for bushes is vital. In spring, feed with nitrogen agents. During budding, water with Borofoski solution, then fertilizing is continued every 6 days (the entire flowering cycle).

Granules are added while loosening the soil

Fruit and berry crops

If the plant is mulched before wintering, the product is added to the mulch.

In the spring, when loosening the soil, the granules are embedded

During flowering, the solution is watered, when the ovaries are formed, the procedure is repeated, the plants are watered for the last time when the fruits reach technical ripeness.

Flowers and ornamental shrubs

Perennial crops are fertilized during moisture-recharging irrigation. The root system optimally accumulates water and tolerates frost better. In spring, shrubs are watered with Borofoski solution during the formation of leaves, and also applied under the root during budding and throughout the flowering period.

Important! When using Borofoski, take into account what soil composition is needed for the species; if it is alkaline, then the fertilizer is not used.

Flowers are fed during the flowering period during each watering. If the crop is grown by seedlings, the product is added to the substrate for sowing seeds.

Current questions about the fertilizer "Borofoska"

Question No. 1. What is better to use for feeding - “Borophosphate” or boron superphosphate?

It depends on the purpose of feeding. The boron content in these fertilizers is almost the same (0.25% in Borofosk and 0.2% in simple boron superphosphate). But they don’t have the same amount of phosphorus. In terms of the percentage of this element, boron superphosphate is twice as high as Borofoska. But it does not contain potassium. In fact, boron superphosphate is a fertilizer for the initial phase of plant development. It helps them bloom well and produce a large harvest. "Borofoski" has a wider spectrum of action.

Another important point is the acidity of the fertilizer. As mentioned above, “Borofoska” is a physiologically alkaline compound. Borosuperphosphate is made from superphosphate and boric acid, and therefore has an acidic reaction. On acidic soils, Borofoska is both safer and more effective.

Borofoska for tomatoes

The drug Borofoska is a very effective tool for growing tomatoes. Recently it has become increasingly popular. By itself, it helps well in stimulating plant growth, and it also helps in increasing yield. This ready-made fertilizer largely contains the element boron, but in addition to it, the preparation also contains a lot of other useful substances and microelements. A fertilizer such as Borofoska for tomatoes contains absolutely all the elements that are simply necessary for tomatoes, and also increases their immunity. It also significantly increases the amount of harvest.