How should bio-bacterial fertilizers be used correctly?
(1) Fully understand the basic information about the bio-fertilizer, such as the production date, shelf life, application rate, and method of use.
If the product is not used immediately after purchase, store it according to the instructions, ensuring it is kept away from direct sunlight and stored in a well-ventilated, dry place.
(2) Understand the primary functions of the microorganisms in the bio-fertilizer and the crops for which they are suitable.
For example, rhizobium fertilizers are suitable for leguminous crops, serving as inoculants for nodulation and nitrogen fixation; phosphate-solubilizing bacteria can convert insoluble phosphorus in the soil into available phosphorus and inorganic phosphorus.
(3) Master the timing and techniques of application.
These can be summarized by the principles of "early, close, and even": apply early (typically as a base fertilizer, seed fertilizer, or seedling fertilizer); apply close to the crop's root system; and ensure thorough mixing when applying to seeds or seedlings.
(4) Apply in conjunction with organic fertilizer.
Mixing the two types of fertilizer enhances overall effectiveness.
(5) Cover with soil immediately after application to prevent direct sunlight from killing the microorganisms, which would reduce the fertilizer's utilization rate.
(6) Avoid mixing with chemical fertilizers or fungicides; doing so can inhibit the growth of—or even kill—the microorganisms in the bio-fertilizer, thereby compromising its effectiveness.
(7) Avoid mixing with undecomposed farmyard manure. The fermentation process that occurs as farmyard manure decomposes can directly kill the beneficial bacteria.
(8) Avoid mixing different types of bio-fertilizers. The market offers a wide variety of bio-fertilizers containing different microbial strains; the potential for antagonistic interactions between them is not fully understood, but such antagonism could reduce fertilizer efficacy.
If the product is not used immediately after purchase, store it according to the instructions, ensuring it is kept away from direct sunlight and stored in a well-ventilated, dry place.
(2) Understand the primary functions of the microorganisms in the bio-fertilizer and the crops for which they are suitable.
For example, rhizobium fertilizers are suitable for leguminous crops, serving as inoculants for nodulation and nitrogen fixation; phosphate-solubilizing bacteria can convert insoluble phosphorus in the soil into available phosphorus and inorganic phosphorus.
(3) Master the timing and techniques of application.
These can be summarized by the principles of "early, close, and even": apply early (typically as a base fertilizer, seed fertilizer, or seedling fertilizer); apply close to the crop's root system; and ensure thorough mixing when applying to seeds or seedlings.
(4) Apply in conjunction with organic fertilizer.
Mixing the two types of fertilizer enhances overall effectiveness.
(5) Cover with soil immediately after application to prevent direct sunlight from killing the microorganisms, which would reduce the fertilizer's utilization rate.
(6) Avoid mixing with chemical fertilizers or fungicides; doing so can inhibit the growth of—or even kill—the microorganisms in the bio-fertilizer, thereby compromising its effectiveness.
(7) Avoid mixing with undecomposed farmyard manure. The fermentation process that occurs as farmyard manure decomposes can directly kill the beneficial bacteria.
(8) Avoid mixing different types of bio-fertilizers. The market offers a wide variety of bio-fertilizers containing different microbial strains; the potential for antagonistic interactions between them is not fully understood, but such antagonism could reduce fertilizer efficacy.
