Nitrophoska - complex nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer, which is used to increase the yield of all garden and garden crops.
Today we will discuss the popularity of nitrophosphate and its properties, as well as write down the rate of application for various plants.
Chemical composition and release form
Based on the foregoing, it becomes clear that nitrophosphate fertilizer contains three main components in the following dosage:
- nitrogen - 11%;
- phosphorus - 10%;
- potassium - 11%.
In addition to the three main components the composition of nitrophoska includes copper, boron, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, magnesium, cobalt.
To ensure that all components are quickly and fully absorbed by plants, they are presented in the form of salts: ammonium chloride, ammonium nitrate, ammophos, superphosphate, precipitate, potassium nitrate and calcium chloride. 
The impressive composition allows to satisfy the needs of absolutely any plant growing on the land plot.
Did you know? Exact instructions for obtaining nitrofoski was "stolen" by Soviet intelligence officers from Nazi Germany.
Regarding the form of release, nitrophoska is available in the form of easily soluble granules of gray or white color. The granules are covered with a special shell that protects them from moisture and caking, so the storage time of the top dressing increases.
Benefits of these fertilizers
It should be said that nitrophoska is a safe fertilizer, after which you apply an environmentally friendly crop.
Important! Environmentally friendly harvest is preserved only if you adhere to the rate of application.
Further, based on the composition, another advantage may be noted the versatility of this fertilizer. Nitrophoska contains all the necessary elements and trace elements, providing complex fertilizer cultures. This means that you do not need to embed various mineral fertilizers in the ground, since Nitrophoska provides a comprehensive nutrition of the plants. 
Efficiency. No need to plant tons of mineral fertilizers to get the expected yield. It is enough to seal a small amount of granules, which even in specialized stores are inexpensive.
Maximum utility. Since the granules dissolve quickly in the liquid, all the elements instantly fall into the ground and are quickly absorbed by the root system. You do not need to wait several weeks for complex substances to break up into simpler ones under the influence of moisture and temperature. Thus, if you urgently need to “support” the plants after the “vagaries” of the weather, diseases or pests, then “Nitrophoska” will suit you best.
Summarizing all the above, we can conclude that nitrophoska is a cheap, readily soluble complex fertilizer, adding which you can forget about further mineral supplements (not to be confused with organic supplements).
Dosage and use for different cultures
Above, we wrote that, depending on the culture you want to feed, you need to use a nitrophosphate with different percentages of basic elements. Therefore, let's talk about how much fertilizer is required for a particular crop, discuss the subtleties of application and the rate of nitrophosphate in the soil.
For seedlings
Fertilizing of seedlings with nitrophoska is carried out only if the young plants are very weak, or growth and development are inhibited. It is also used during picking of seedlings in open ground, adding 13-15 dry granules to each well. The granules must be mixed with the ground so that they do not come into direct contact with the roots.
To get a good harvest of tomatoes, savoy cabbage, eggplants, onions, bell peppers, plant these vegetables seedlings better when combining a certain phase of the moon and a certain sign of the zodiac.
For watering weak seedlings we make the following solution: for 10 liters of water we take 150 g of granules. Spread the liquid fertilizer in such a way that each unit has no more than 20 ml.Important! The excess fertilizer leads to deformation of the seedlings and too rapid growth, which subsequently negatively affects the yield.
Fertilizer does not harm, but only helps in the development. However, it should be remembered that if during the picking into the open ground you made a laying of pellets, then you should wait at least two weeks before making any other additional feedings that include the same basic substances (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium).
For indoor flowers
In this case, there is no point in fearing the harmfulness of the fertilizer, since we will not eat flowers. Many may ask why fertilize at all and spend money on it? If you grow capricious indoor plants that require them to be “blown away dust particles”, then complex fertilizer is what you need. It will not only make the plant more alive and provide additional strength for growth, but also improve immunity. 
We choose top dressing with a high calcium content in order to increase the number of buds and make their color more vivid.
Calathea, azalea, arrowroot, anthurium, gardenia, orchid can grow not all flower growers, as these indoor plants are very capricious and require special care.
For irrigation, we make a mixture, adding 6 g of top dressing to 1 l of water. It is best to fertilize plants in the spring and throughout the summer. Autumn and winter feeding are possible only if the flower lacks any substances, or it is affected by diseases / pests.
For roses
Nitrophoska is an excellent fertilizer not only for indoor plants, but also for growing in the garden, so let's talk about its use for roses. It is extremely necessary to use such dressing at the beginning of summer in order to speed up flowering and make the buds brighter and larger.
The solution for irrigation is done as follows: for 2-3 liters of water they take 2-3 tbsp. l top dressing and water each plant at the root. Consumption rate - 3-4 liters under a bush.
For strawberry
Nitrophoska is a universal fertilizer, so let's talk about its use for strawberries. 
It is possible to use top dressing only in the spring and in the summer to increase productivity. It is also added to the "fresh" well when transplanting bushes for quick acclimatization at a new location.
For irrigation using the following solution: 15 g of substance to 5 liters of water. Norm - 0.5 to 1 bush.
Important! During transplantation, close the dressing so that the strawberry roots do not come into contact with the pellets, otherwise there will be a burn.
Top dressing is carried out before flowering, during flowering and after harvesting.
For raspberry
Now let's talk about how to fertilize nitrofoskoy raspberries. Raspberry is extremely necessary to feed annually in order to maintain or increase yields, as well as reduce the risk of disease.
Make a "mineral water" to flowering and after harvesting to get a lot of large berries and prevent depletion of the plant in the fall.
Pellets are buried in the ground without soaking or diluting in water. Application rate - 50 g per square. 
Both before harvesting and after it the same rate is introduced. It is also worth remembering that the amount of fertilizer does not depend on the number of plants, so do not increase the dosage.
For currants
Top dressing currants are made on the same principle as raspberries, but the dosage is increased to 150 g per 1 sq. Km. m. It should be noted that the currant is very sensitive to chlorine, so you need to choose fertilizer without chlorine. Also note the percentage of phosphorus. A single phosphorus feed in 3-4 years is enough for a bush, so choose a fertilizer with a reduced content of this element. An excess of phosphorus can lead to various diseases and reduced immunity of the culture.
For tomatoes
Now consider the use of fertilizer nitrophoska to increase the yield of tomatoes. For this culture, this is the most valuable feeding, as it meets the needs of the plant by 100%.
The fact is that a tomato is dependent on key elements at all stages of growth, therefore, the laying of the pellets is carried out during planting (1 tablespoon to each hole) or picking up seedlings in open ground (the same dosage as when feeding any other seedlings ). 
Two weeks after picking up the seedling material, they re-water with a solution of nitrophoska (5 g per 1 l of water).
There are certain variations nitrofoski that are best suited for tomatoes. When buying fertilizer, pay attention to the one that contains sulfur or has an increased concentration of phosphorus. Sulfuric acid supplementation stimulates the formation of vegetable protein and is a fungicide that repels a number of pests. Phosphate nitrophosphate has a positive effect on the size of fruits, their density and shelf life.
For cucumbers
Mineral dressing is especially important for cucumbers at all stages of development, up to the full ripening of fruits.
Nitrophoska is embedded in the soil before sowing. Thus, you will immediately solve several problems: give the required dose of nitrogen to the plant, which will allow it to immediately grow; in a couple of weeks, cucumbers will begin to feel the need for phosphorus, which immediately goes in the right quantity; Potassium will favorably affect the taste of the fruit, making them more sweet and juicy. 
The rate of pre-sowing - 30 g per square. Further watering of cucumbers is carried out with a solution with the following calculation: 4 g of the active substance per 1 l of water. The application rate for each bush - 0.3-0.5 l.
For cabbage
Above, we wrote that for tomatoes it is better to use a phosphate rock or a sulphate nitrophosphate. But for dressing cabbage, buy only a sulphate additive, as it best meets all the needs of the culture.
The first feeding is carried out at the stage of forcing the seedlings. 1 g of substance is dissolved in 1 l of water and used for watering. The second feeding is carried out at the time of picking seedlings.
Important! If this year you produced fertilizer of the soil "Nitrofoskoy" in the area where you plan to plant seedlings of cabbage, then you can not apply top dressing during planting.
In each well lay 1 tsp. granules and mixed with the ground so that they are not in contact with the roots. Further, during the month you should not make any "mineral water" so that there is no overdose. 
The second and third feeding are carried out with an interval of 15 days. The following solution is used: 30 g per 10 l of water. It is worth noting that the third dressing is needed only for late cabbage.
For potatoes
Nitrophoska for fertilizer potatoes is made only when planting. In each well fall asleep 1 tbsp. l granules and mix thoroughly with the ground.
If you are going to plant a large plot of land with potatoes, then it will be wiser to apply the necessary amount of fertilizer in the fall to save time in the spring. You need to make no more than 80 grams per square, so that in the spring you don’t have to put up additional mineral water.
Did you know? The main raw material for the production of nitrophosphate is apatite, 47% nitric acid, 92.5% sulfuric acid, ammonia and potassium chloride.
For trees
Fruit trees also need a complex of minerals, like vegetables or flowers. Let's talk about the rate of application for the main types of trees that are grown in gardens. 
Let's start with apple trees. The application rate for dry matter is 500-600 g for each tree. Fertilizing a tree is best in the spring, before flowering. The most effective are liquid fertilizer on the basis of nitrophoska. Dilute 50 g of the substance in 10 l of water and pour it under the root. Application rate - 30 l of solution.
Important! If nitrophoska is embedded in its pure form (without dilution in water), then it should be distributed over the entire surface adjacent to the tree and carefully dig up the soil.
Cherry. If we use fresh granules, then 200-250 g should be added under each tree. If we irrigate (50 g per 10 l), then it is enough to pour 2 solution buckets under the root.
For dressing plums use the same dosage as for the cherry.
Also, fertilizer is applied when planting seedlings. The application rate for all fruit trees is 300 g per planting pit (mix thoroughly with the soil).
Security measures
Nitrofoska, although it is considered a safe fertilizer, however, if it gets into food or drinking water, various reactions are possible in both humans and animals. That is why you should follow the safety rules while using fertilizer.
- Rubber gloves should be worn when using nitrophoska. After completing the work, be sure to wash your hands and take a warm shower (if you are in contact with the substance).
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse with running water. If the substance got into the digestive system - drink any emetics (potassium permanganate) and immediately consult a doctor.
Differences between nitrophosphate and nitroammofoski
We finish the article by analyzing the differences between nitrophoska and nitroammofoski.
The main differences:
- concentration of substances;
- form of substances in the fertilizer;
- The method of obtaining the basic substances (nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus).
It turns out that nitroammofoska is derived in order to meet the needs of certain crops, since it has the same basic elements, but they are in different complex compounds.
The use of complex fertilizers is due not only to the benefits of entrepreneurs who put products on sale, but also the actual environmental friendliness of fruits and berries, which you can use to cook various dishes, preserve and even give to children. Do not be afraid of mineral supplements, since nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are in environmentally friendly humus or compost, so only the dosage affects the harmfulness of the mineral water.
