Fruit and vegetable garden

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With the right fertiliser, you can improve the yield, taste and nutritional value of your harvest. This is because fruit and vegetable garden fertilisers contain the ideal mix of nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which are essential for the growth and development of fruits and vegetables.

Moreover, these fertilisers will contribute to healthy soil structure, which will indirectly protect against diseases and pests. Want to grow juicy tomatoes, nice and sweet strawberries, or big courgettes? Then you've come to the right place!

What are the benefits of fertilisers in the ornamental garden?

The right NPK value for your vegetable, herb and fruit plants provides

✅ The added potassium ensures strong & tasty fruits
✅ Optimal growth
✅ Contributes to a healthy soil structure
✅ Three months of nutrition

What does the NPK value stand for?

For the vegetable gardener who is still a bit green behind the ears, the NPK value may sound like Chinese. We are happy to explain it for you:

• N = Nitrogen: stimulates leaf growth and ensures a fresh green colour.

• P = Phosphorus: ensures strong roots and good bud formation.

• K = Potassium: essential for forming juicy, large fruits.

What should I pay attention to when choosing a fertiliser?

For tuberous and fruiting vegetables, such as potatoes and strawberries, it is essential to use an appropriate fertiliser. These fertilisers are rich in potassium, which ensures firm, juicy and well-developed fruits. With these plants, on the contrary, you want to limit leaf growth, as an excess of leaves hinders fruit growth, reduces light penetration and increases the risk of (fungal) diseases.

Vinassekali (an organic fertiliser) and Patentkali, also known as potash (an artificial fertiliser), are ideal single fertilisers for fruiting vegetables. For optimal results, combine them with other fertilisers.

Tip from Marcel:
Do not use cow, chicken, or horse manure on fruit-bearing plants or tuberous crops to avoid getting a lot of leaves.

What is the difference between an organic and a mineral fertiliser?

Chemical fertiliser, also known as artificial fertiliser, is composed of nutrients that are synthetically manufactured, while organic fertiliser is made from natural materials.

Which form of fertiliser is best to choose?

Besides various compositions, you can also distinguish fertilisers by their shape.

• Granular fertiliser:
Granular fertilisers are dry, granular fertilisers that release nutrients slowly. They are useful for the garden & lawn because they can easily be spread over a large area, using a fertiliser spreader for example. Granular fertilisers are ideal for long-term feeding as they gradually dissolve and slowly release their nutrients to the soil.

• Liquid fertiliser:
Liquid fertilisers are concentrated fertilisers that still need to be diluted with water. These liquid types are quickly absorbed by the plant. They are perfect for houseplants, flower beds and kitchen gardens where a quick nutrient boost is needed. They are easy to spread with sprinklers or watering cans. Plus, with the liquid fertilisers, you have precise control over nutrient application.

• Fertiliser sticks:
Fertiliser sticks are compact and pre-dosed sticks of nutrients. All you have to do is push them into the soil of the plant pot. Super easy! This makes them particularly handy for houseplants, tub plants... These fertiliser sticks release the nutrients slowly and evenly, without the risk of overdosing.

Any more tips for a tasty, juicy and big harvest? Then be sure to read our blog

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