There are several reasons why some gardeners avoid mineral fertilizers. The most popular are harm to health and deterioration of soil quality..
As for the last argument, gardeners are afraid of increasing soil acidity..
Should we be afraid of mineral fertilizers, writes Aif.ru with reference to an expert.
Are mineral fertilizers harmful?
Ideally, mineral additives should be combined with organic fertilizers.
Overdosing on minerals really does threaten soil degradation, causing it to lose its ability to self-heal.
The truth about acidity
Concerns about soil acidity are also not unfounded.
This can happen with too much nitrogen fertilizer, as well as fresh manure or bird droppings.
In each of these cases, you need to strictly adhere to the dosage.
Can it be fixed?
But even if a mistake in the calculations is made, the soil in the garden can be saved.
With increased acidity, you can add wood ash, which, despite its simplicity, copes with the problem perfectly.
Earlier we told you how experienced gardeners use currants.
