Prevent leaching by fertilising

What happens with too much watering?

Due to frequent watering in summer, nutrients leach away from the soil, especially from pots and planters.

Nitrogen or nitrates are the most common nutrients leached away along with other soluble minerals such as calcium.

What are the symptoms to look out for?

Symptoms can be seen as discolouration or yellowing leaves on plants.

How to prevent leaching

To help prevent leaching it is recommended to improve your soil with organic matter, compost, and manure to encourage microbial and fungal activity in the soil.

Mycorrhizal fungi create tiny root-like dense webs in the soil that hold on to moisture and nutrients, creating a complex network for nutrient and resource exchange between various plants.

Choosing the right fertiliser

Choosing the right fertilizer for the right plant is important as these contain trace elements that specific plants require and are often scarce in normal soil.

• Specific Fruit & Citrus, Organic Vegie & Herb and Liquid Seaweed for Tomatoes
• Ocean Brew is good to use to revitalize your plants year-round