How to use Rock dust in organic farming?
Rock dust in organic farming
Rock dust -based products have a detrimental effect only on pests and pathogens. They are safe for all plants and the environment. Thanks to these properties, rock dust is becoming more and more popular with gardeners and fruit growers. And most of all among organic producers of fruits and vegetables.
Scientific studies show that fruit trees treated with basalt flour or clay minerals (bentonite and montrilonite) are not damaged by mites, moths, white -legged and other insects. And limestone and quartz flour perfectly protects plants in the garden from pests.
Benefits by the use of Rock dust in the Garden
Rock dust has great benefits for plants and fruit trees in the garden. The main advantages are:
1. Strengthens the roof tissues of the plants. Therefore, the fungal infection does not penetrate the green body and the attractiveness of the pest plant decreases.
2. Changes the pH level of the tissues. With increased humidity, the reaction becomes more alkaline. Under such conditions, fungi and insects stop developing and dying. After all, pests that feed on plants prefer "food" with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction.
3. Absorbs the volatile substances that determine the smell of plants. Clay mineral products contain very small particles that can absorb volatile substances that serve as a guide for some pests. In this way, the treatment of plants with a product of clay minerals makes it difficult to react to a specific floral aroma in search of plants to eat. But these preparations are not recommended during flowering, as they impede the work of pollinating insects.
4. Destroy pests and insects. The finely ground stone flour acts directly on the pests. It clogs the eyes and respiratory tract of insects. As a result, pests cannot feed and soon die.
5. Accelerates the metabolism and production of photosynthesis. The processing of plants with rock flour containing quartz stimulates the process of photosynthesis and the formation of sugars, and also activates metabolism. This is due to the fact that quartz accumulates solar energy.
Characteristics of different types of Rock dust
The clay mineral flour is very fine, so it adheres well to the plants. In this regard, it is convenient to use it for spraying.
Rock Dust contains minerals (in particular quartz) and various trace elements. Therefore, it can be used not only as a preparation for the protection of plants from disease and pests, but also as a mineral fertilizer.
Algae limestone flour also contains trace elements as well as calcium and magnesium salts, various biologically active substances, proteins and amino acids. For this reason, it is also successfully used as a leaf feed. In addition, flour of this type perfectly protects plants from acid rain.
To maximize effect, it is best to make a mixture of flour of different types. Zemja Rock dust is developed on the basis of mineral composition, benefits and tolerable norms of various chemical elements as content in the soil. Its dosage is calculated as an optimal content of several types of rock powders. Its use nourishes the soil and microorganisms in it, thus contributing to the creation of a complete environment for growing various types of plant crops. Applied to the leaf part of the plants strengthens the protective forces of the plant against pests and adverse external conditions (drought, high temperatures, moisture and threatening adverse fungal diseases).
Using Rock Dust in the garden
Clay mineral flour is used for spraying. However, it should be borne in mind that the grains should be finely ground. Otherwise, they will not adhere well to the plants.
The mineral flour is applied by dusting or spraying. The first method is easier to implement, but it is pointless to use it in windy or rainy weather. The fact is that the leaves of the plants must be completely covered with flour.
It is more rational to use spraying. This method has several advantages: it takes less preparation, the particles of the flour adhere better to the plants and do not spread so quickly from the wind.
When spraying, the product concentration may be different: from 0.5% to 5%. If frequent rains are expected, then a more concentrated solution (about 3%) is prepared as part of the preparation will be washed away. A 5% solution is usually used for winter spraying of fruit crops. This allows you to neutralize fungal spores that winter on the branches of trees.
But keep in mind: it is necessary to use a lower concentration solution to spray vegetable crops than when treating fruit trees and shrubs. It is important that the plants are treated evenly and to make sure that the drops do not drain. All parts must be covered with a film made of mineral particles. If the rain is washed, then the spraying should be repeated.
Make your plants always be protected from diseases and pests with the help of safe biological preparations!
Source : ogorod.ru