If the removal of chemistry seems obvious in the vegetable garden, this rule is often forgotten for flowers. However, the consequences for flora and fauna are identical.
Opt for organic seeds or plants. The seed suppliers have good ranges and the nurserymen offer healthy plants whose recovery is guaranteed .
In fertilizer, marine bone powder (phosphorus) acts on the roots gradually and makes the plant more resistant. Offer roasted horn which releases nitrogen slowly, and basalt for calcium, magnesium and trace elements.
Nettle or comfrey in the form of liquid manure, or herbal tea stimulate growth. For the latter, heat 200 g of nettle in a liter of water and bring to the boil. Leave to infuse for a quarter of an hour, filter and dilute one for nine. Spray on the foliage. For the comfrey manure, macerate with 1 kg of chopped fresh leaves in 10L of water. When the mixture foams on the surface, filter and store in small closed cans. Dilute this extract when cold, at a rate of 3% in water, it makes flowering plants, or your cuttings, more resistant to drought. An interesting finding for pots.
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