Field vegetables
Fertilisation and root development for brassicas
Brassicas build large leaf mass in a short time and need steady supply throughout. Both cauliflower and white cabbage appear in our own trials, at 13 and 15 per cent respectively.
Dosage by stage
Propagation
Young plants
Strength 2 %Mix: 2 dl Allgrow + 10 L waterWatering: 1 dl solution per plantFrequency: Once weekly
Until planting out.
After planting
Establishment
Strength 1 %Mix: 1 dl Allgrow + 10 L waterWatering: 2 L solution/m²Frequency: Once
About 7 days after planting, once the plant has rooted.
Growing season
Ongoing treatment
Strength 3 %Mix: 15 L Allgrow + 400 L water/haWatering: 400 L water/haFrequency: 5–6 times through to harvest
Evenly spaced across the season.
Effect
- Heavier heads
- More even stand
- Stronger foliage
Trials on this crop
What next?