The better to feed raspberries in July for a good harvest

Increasing the raspberry yield is directly dependent on compliance care rules... These are watering and pruning, loosening and mulching. An obligatory stage of care is feeding. There is an opinion that raspberries are fertilized mainly during the flowering period, but this is not the case. Many summer residents feed berry bushes in July, at the time of fruiting. This procedure increases the size of the fruit and stimulates its ripening. How to feed raspberries in July and how to do it correctly, we will consider in the article.

Do you need feeding raspberries in July

In July, most raspberry varieties the period of fruiting begins, so it is recommended to feed the plant to obtain large, sweet and juicy fruits. If it is not possible to do this in early or mid-July, fertilizers are applied at the end of June. Summer residents are not advised to neglect summer procedures - otherwise the berries will turn out to be small and fresh. Top dressing during fruiting, it strengthens the immunity of shrubs and replenishes the deficiency of minerals.

What dressing does raspberry need in July

Raspberry nutrition should be balanced, so gardeners select fertilizers that compensate for the lack of vitamins and elements. Some summer residents prefer organic matter, others prefer mineral fertilizing, and still others use folk remedies. Sometimes several types of fertilizers are applied at once in one procedure.

Substance deficiency symptoms

Lack of nitrogen is easy to recognize by the slow growth of shoots - the shrubs become lethargic, stop developing. The leaves from dark green turn into light green or light green, curl, a reddish tint appears between the veins. The roots of the bush turn gray.

Lack of phosphorus appears in the form of dark green leaf plates and wax deposits. Over time, they turn dark purple. The roots acquire a dark brown color, the berries are deformed, lose their elasticity and rich color.

Potassium deficiency inhibits the growth of shoots and fruits, provokes the death of adult branches. The leaves develop necrosis, which manifests itself in the form of spotting, dry up and die off.

Attention! In addition to the listed microelements, the development of the bush and fruiting is negatively affected: magnesium deficiency - old leaves curl, the edges turn red; lack of zinc - shoots are covered with a waxy bloom; iron deficiency - the berries fall off, the leaves are covered with a brown bloom.

When to feed raspberries in July

Fertilize the plant in early July. Top dressing is applied in the morning, choose a dry, warm and calm day. If fertilized during the day, roots, shoots and leaves will receive chemical burns, which will negatively affect productivity. It is not recommended to feed berry bushes in rainy and cool weather, favorable for the development of bacteria and fungi.

Attention! The frequency and abundance of fertilizers depend on the age of the plant, the variety, and the climatic conditions of the region. Particular attention is paid to mineral fertilizing. For example, nitrogen-containing fertilizers are applied once a year, and potash and phosphorus fertilizers are applied once every 2 years.

How to feed

Organic and folk remedies are good because improvised components are used for their preparation - manure, leaves, chicken droppings, potato tops, garlic, etc.... Mineral and complex dressings, in turn, perform several functions at once: they protect against diseases, accelerate fruiting, and restore metabolism. How and what to fertilize raspberries so that the berries are large, we will consider further.

Mineral fertilizers

Nitrogen fertilizing is applied in late spring or in July - per 1 sq. m take 10 g of urea and 10 g of ammonium nitrate... Fertilizers are applied in dry or liquid form, having previously prepared a solution. Summer residents choose potash salt or wood ash from potash dressings. The latter can always be bought at a gardening store. Ash good because it does not contain chlorine - it inhibits the development of raspberries. For 1 sq. m make 150 g of ash. Top dressing is carried out once a year.

Raspberry yields are increased with double superphosphate. To enhance its properties, gardeners prepare the following mixture: 50 g of double superphosphate, 30 g of potassium salt, 20 g of ammonium nitrate are diluted in a bucket of water. They are brought into the raspberry tree in the early morning and then watered abundantly.

Organic compounds

Summer residents are advised to stock up on bone meal, which is not only feeding, but also mulch. It is rich in calcium and phosphorus and is used for fertilization at any time of the year. 2 tbsp is introduced into the trunk circle. bone meal. It protects plants from insect pests and inhibits the growth of weeds. Top dressing is easily absorbed by raspberries.

Also, gardeners bring rotted manure or peat under raspberries - 6 kg per 1 sq. m. Such fertilization is required only if the plant lacks nitrogen. Some summer residents use a solution of chicken manure - this is a more delicate top dressing for young raspberry bushes.

Attention! At the time of pouring berries, complex fertilizers are applied under the bush: "Aquarin", "OMU" for fruit and berry crops, "Gumi-Omi". They are water-soluble, balanced in composition, safe for the environment.

Folk remedies

Ashes, potato waste, soap, onions are used as folk dressings. Such funds are always at hand, their preparation does not require much time and effort. Many of the dressings protect against diseases and insects:

1. Dry potato peelings are added under the raspberry bushes. They decompose and release nutrients to the plant and soil throughout the year. Purification is used to prepare a solution - it is poured with boiling water and used for watering.
2. Yeast in dry or liquid form promotes the decomposition of organic matter, accelerates the fruiting process, raspberries grow tasty and sweet. 1 kg of dry yeast is diluted in 10 liters of water, infused for 2 hours. 1 liter of concentrate is diluted in 5 liters of water and sprayed with raspberries.
3. 200 g of dry tobacco leaves are soaked in 5 liters of water. Raspberries are sprayed 2-3 times over the summer. Processing protects against powdery mildew, spider mites, aphids. Liquid soap enhances the fertilization effect.

How to fertilize so that the berries are large

To get large fruits, summer residents pay attention to complex feeding. For example, "Buyskoye fertilizer" is introduced for fruit and berry crops. It contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron. Available in granules. For 1 sq. m requires 20 g.

Gardeners also note the Nutrisol fertilizer for fruit and berry crops. To prepare a working solution, 10 liters of water and 15 g of the substance are required. "Nutrisol" is introduced along with watering. Complex dressings are sold in shops for gardeners. Before using them, study the preparation recommendations and precautions.

How to feed during fruiting

Gardeners use ash, a cheap and effective fertilizer. It improves the structure of the soil, the berries grow tasty and juicy, they are distinguished by attractive commercial qualities. In 10 liters of water, dilute 1 tbsp. wood ash and insist for 10 days in a dark and dry place.Water the raspberries at the rate of 2.5 liters per bush. The next feeding is carried out only in September.

Features of fertilizing remontant raspberries

In remontant varieties the berries are larger, therefore they require more mineral fertilizers. In 10 liters of water, dissolve 3 tbsp. l. "Kemirs", in the heat they pour raspberries under the root. Also, gardeners fertilize the plant with ammonium sulfate. 1 bush takes about 15 g of dry matter. Increase yields remontant raspberry with the help of slurry - a bucket of solution leaves the bush.

The choice of feeding in the middle lane

For fertilization in central Russia, an infusion of bird droppings is used - 1 kg of droppings are insisted in 10 liters of water. The solution is left for a week in a dark place. After it is diluted in water at the rate of 1:10. If desired, add nettle or burdock to the infusion, mix. 3 liters of top dressing are applied under each bush.

Attention! Even banana peels are used for fertilizing raspberries - 10 pcs. soaked in 10 liters of water and insisted for a week in a cool place. The rind is rich in potassium, which is essential for raspberries during fruiting.

In the Urals and Siberia

For cultivation in cold regions of the country, summer residents choose raspberry varieties with strong immunity, and to improve their quality, they fertilize with mineral components. Use zinc sulfate, boric acid, magnesium sulfate... For introduction, a drip system is used. It guarantees an economical fertilizer consumption, the nutrients go directly to the root.

How to feed raspberries

Distinguish between root and foliar (leaf) methods. The first involves the application of fertilizers under the root, in the ground, the second - spraying.

In a root way

Before fertilizing, the soil is slightly loosened and watered abundantly with warm water. A moist environment improves the absorption of organic and mineral substances. Fertilizers should not get on leaves, shoots or fruits, otherwise it will provoke sunburn. Experienced summer residents recommend using gloves and goggles when working, especially when it comes to mineral components.

Foliar

Foliar dressing compensates for the lack of nutrients, helps microelements to be absorbed faster, and enhances the growth of fruits. Raspberries are treated with phosphorus and biostimulating fertilizers. Fitovert Energy is suitable for this. It is quickly absorbed, soluble in water, and affordable. Also, a soap or ash solution is used as foliar feeding.

Experienced gardening tips

To find out how to feed raspberries in July, it is recommended to regularly inspect the plant. This will help you understand what elements it is missing. Agronomists also advise:

• add ash to top dressing if raspberries grow on acidic soil;
• fertilize plants at temperatures below + 28 ° C;
• do not process in strong wind;
• do not allow direct sunlight to hit raspberries after procedures;
• monitor the amount of dressings made;
• observe the intervals between procedures;
• check the expiration date of purchased funds.

Conclusion

Gardeners recommend examining raspberries for external signs of micronutrient deficiencies. This will help you understand which feed to use. If nitrogen deficiency is observed, add urea; with a lack of potassium - potassium salt. To strengthen the immune system and saturate the soil with nutrients, an infusion of chicken manure or manure is used. Folk remedies are also popular: infusions of ash, banana peels, potato peels. Before feeding, the raspberries are watered and the earth is slightly loosened.