Instructions for using diammophos and fertilizer composition

Characteristics of the drug

This fertilizer is not new and not very popular. This is not due to the quality, but rather to the quantity of other, more popular and popular agrochemicals. He was undeservedly left in the shadows. Diammophos has many beneficial properties.



Important! Do not be confused: diammophos and diammofoska are not the same drug, with a changed ending. The ending “ka” in the name indicates the presence of potassium.

Fertilizer composition

The main components are nitrogen and phosphorus, auxiliary components are water and sulfur. The fertilizer is classified as phosphorus, due to the dominant phosphorus content.

Nitrogen is an important element for plants. Due to it, proper development and growth of green mass occurs.

Phosphorus is necessary for proper metabolic processes in the plant and increasing productivity. Helps crops to accelerate the formation, ripening of fruits and improve their taste.

Release form

Fertilizer is produced in small granules with a diameter of no more than 0.5 centimeters. Color can be: white, gray-white and gray-yellow. The granules are dry and crumbly.

Scope of application

Due to its versatility, this fertilizer can be used for all crops:

• fruit and berry;
• vegetable;
• floral.

They fertilize the ground with it during digging (30 grams are added for each square meter of land) and planting seedlings. Used in greenhouses and open ground. 7 grams of fat are used for each plant.

Due to the fact that diammophos does not contain chlorine, it becomes indispensable when growing plants that are chlorophobes (chlorine intolerant), namely:

• fruit trees;
• tomatoes;
• gooseberry;
• strawberries and wild strawberries;
• all types of currants;
• grape;
• potato.

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All these plants respond very well to fertilizing with diammophos.

Top dressing

All components included in the fertilizer are quickly and easily absorbed by plants. The effectiveness of the chemical is high, regardless of the type of soil that is fertilized: soil, sand, clay, etc. Usually, the soil is fertilized in the fall and spring, and fertilizing is done in the summer.

The application rates of Diammofoska are different for different types of crops:

• For shrubs (raspberries, blackberries, currants) you will need 2 tsp. per 1 sq. meter;
• For fruit trees: 2 tsp. for one tree;
• To increase potato yield, fertilizer in the amount of 5 grams. added to each hole when planting;
• You can also fertilize the soil before planting to feed potatoes: 20 g of product per 1 square meter. meter;
• For cabbage, the soil is fed in spring or autumn: 30 g per 1 sq. meter;
• Or when planting cabbage seedlings, add 4 - 5 g for each sprout;
• Feeding tomatoes: 30 g per 1 sq. meter of soil during normal cultivation. Or 50 g per 1 sq. meter in greenhouse conditions;
• To activate wheat growth: the soil is fertilized during plowing. In this case, the granules should be immersed 20 cm deep so that the nutrition is closer to the roots;
• For indoor plants, dissolve 2 g of the product in 1 liter of water. This solution can be used once every 2 weeks.

Attention! After feeding, the plants need abundant watering. This promotes rapid absorption of fertilizer.

The benefits and harms of the drug for plants

The drug only benefits the plant without causing harm. But it has some minor disadvantages.

The drug works well not only on the underground part of the plant, but also on the above-ground part.

Short description

Diammofoska is one of the best complex fertilizers

Diammofosk is a complex mineral fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The drug is available in two forms: 9:25:25 and 10:26:26, where the numbers indicate the percentage of the above components, respectively. The rest of the fertilizer consists of the following microelements:

• sulfur;
• iron;
• calcium;
• magnesium;
• zinc.

The drug is available in the form of pinkish granules and has a neutral acidity level, so the soil pH does not subsequently change. The fertilizer is universal and can be used on any category of soil, especially on those that are rich in nitrogen and lack potassium and phosphorus. Diammophoska is usually used in the spring, but summer and autumn fertilizing is often allowed.

We also recommend reading the article “Heteroauxin for plants: use of a root growth stimulator, methods of use, how to dissolve.”

Fertilizer composition

The main active composition of Diammonium Phosphate includes:

• from 10-13% nitrogen - the element is presented in ammonium form; responsible for the formation and development of the aerial part;
• 23-26% phosphorus is a necessary component for the development and strengthening of the root system (especially in the early stages of growth); responsible for energy metabolism (respiration, photosynthesis, oxidation of organic substances;
• from 23-26% potassium – a stabilizing component of the soil structure, an element of carbohydrate synthesis and plant development at the cellular level;
• no more than 1-1.5% water.

Attention! The supply of nitrogen in the soil is replenished naturally due to soil microorganisms and the symbiosis of nodule bacteria. There is no such source in nature to replenish phosphorus and potassium. NPK complexes are necessary for a balanced diet.

Additional microelements ingredients:

• sulfur – resists fungal infections and diseases (powdery mildew, tuber scab). Protects against pests (aphids, mites, wireworms);
• magnesium is a “mineral of life”, a participant in photosynthesis and protein production;
• calcium – is responsible for soil fertility, activates the activity of soil microorganisms, and is a nutritional stimulant;
• copper is a component of oxidative enzymes, participates in photosynthesis, carbohydrate and protein metabolism; especially important on peat bogs and light soils; resists diseases of cereals;
• zinc – optimizes growth and metabolic processes; influences the development of internodes, leaf blades, and forms full-fledged rosettes; with a lack of zinc, fruit trees (especially apple trees) are susceptible to infection with dry tops; the element is useful for corn, cotton, potatoes and legumes;
• iron is an assimilable microelement that participates in the redox reactions of mitochondria and chloroplasts;
• silicon – provides resistance to daily temperature fluctuations, increases cold resistance, protects against drought; compacts the walls of plant cells, resists diseases and bacterial infections;
• boron - stimulates protein and nucleic acid metabolism, prevents dry rot, rotting of the root and core of tubers.

What soils is the fertilizer intended for?

Shows good effect on various soils. The best results are observed on soils with a high level of acidity. This sets it apart from other fertilizers, since few fertilizers exhibit their properties well on this type of soil.

Diammophos is suitable for regions with frequent rains, since, unlike other fertilizers, it is not washed out of the soil, being firmly fixed in it. Plants do not feel lack of nutrition and develop well.

Solanaceous crops

Peppers, tomatoes and eggplants have a serious need for diammofoska due to its ability to strengthen the aboveground part and root system of crops and improve the quality of fruits. Depending on the method of use, the dosage of fertilizer varies:

When digging up soil in greenhouses and greenhouses, the amount of fertilizer applied is reduced to 30 g. When planting seedlings in a planting hole, an additional 5 g of diammofoska is added.

When watering, it is recommended, if possible, to supplement the fertilizer solution with 0.5 kg of semi-rotted manure. During the growing season, two such treatments are sufficient.

How to use diammophos correctly?

There are no particular difficulties in using this fertilizer. The main thing is to carefully study the instructions and follow them.

Manufacturers recommend moistening the soil before applying fertilizer for a faster effect.

Preparation of working solution

The drug is not only applied to the soil in dry form. A liquid fertilizer is prepared from it. Preparation: 40 grams of fertilizer granules are dissolved in a bucket of water.

Plants are fed with this solution in the spring. For one bush of crop you need to use 1 liter of this solution.

Scheme and rules for processing potato bushes

When feeding potatoes, growth noticeably improves and productivity increases due to the complete absorption of this fertilizer by the plant. The shelf life of root vegetables even increases.

There are several application methods for potatoes:

1. Before spring plowing, fertilizer is scattered on the surface of the earth at the rate of 25 kilograms per 1 sq.m.
2. Immediately before planting, the area intended for potatoes is sprinkled with the preparation at the rate of 20 grams per 1 square meter, followed by harrowing into the soil.
3. When planting seedlings, 6 grams of granules are poured into each hole.

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All three options give good results.

Instructions for use of Diammofoska

Diammofoska can be applied both in spring and autumn. In spring, fertilizer is applied before planting begins. Diammofosk is scattered over the field (1 tablespoon of granules per 1 sq.m.), after which the area is dug up.

Diammophoska can be fed to weakened fruit trees and berry bushes (raspberries, currants, blackberries, gooseberries). The fertilizer consumption rate is 2 teaspoons per 1 sq.m. The same amount of Diammofoska will be required for feeding vegetable crops.

You can water indoor plants with a solution prepared on the basis of Diammofoska (1-2 g of fertilizer per 1 liter of water). Such nutritious watering is carried out no earlier than once every 15 days.

Cost and storage conditions

The cost of fertilizer in different regions can be from 50 to 70 rubles per kilogram. If you buy in bulk, the price varies from 20 to 30 thousand per ton.

It is very important to comply with the storage conditions of the drug.

1. Store in a dry, ventilated area, avoiding exposure to sunlight.
2. Temperature – from 0 °C to +30 °C. The relative humidity of the room is not less than 50%.
3. Store in closed and undamaged packaging.
4. It is prohibited to keep food and medicine near it.
5. Shelf life – no more than 5 years.

Attention! It is very important to keep children and animals away from the storage area.

Mandatory Precautions

All agrochemical preparations require strict adherence to storage and use conditions. Despite the fact that diammofoska is considered safe for living organisms, it is imperative to protect mucous membranes and use special clothing when working with fertilizer. If it gets into the respiratory system or mouth, rinse the mucous membranes with clean water. To prevent intoxication, drink 2 liters of water, induce vomiting, take sorbents and, if necessary, consult a doctor.

Diammophoska should be stored in a ventilated area at normal humidity and a temperature of at least 25 degrees. Avoid being near food, drinks, etc. chemicals.