What to do if leeks don’t grow roots when grown with manure (newly planted leeks have slow root growth)

Chives are a fertilizer-loving vegetable. Whether it is transplanted or planted directly from seeds, it is necessary to use fully decomposed organic fertilizer as a base to improve fertility.

Commonly used base materials are composted cow dung and human urine and dung to improve fertility , loosen the soil, improve soil structure, increase water storage capacity, and enable leeks to grow rapidly.

The reason why chives do not grow roots when using manure fertilizer

1. The ratio of manure to soil is inappropriate . A large proportion of manure is not conducive to the rooting of leeks. After transplanting, leeks often have stunted seedlings, which prolongs the seedling acclimatization period.

Second, the fermentation period of manure is short, and various pathogens and insect eggs are not completely killed . After being applied to the soil, they continue to reproduce in an adapted environment. Among them, leek maggots are one of the underground pests.

3. Poor soil permeability is also not conducive to the rooting of leeks . Clay has relatively poor air permeability , and the humidity increases significantly during the rainy season, which affects the normal breathing of the roots. The poor ability to absorb nutrients leads to slow rooting.

How to promote the root growth of leeks

1. Improve the ratio of manure to soil , mix it evenly with the soil before planting. Too little or too much fertilizer will affect root growth. The soil in your own vegetable garden is relatively rich in organic matter, so add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer when planting the next crop of vegetables.

2. Use fully decomposed organic fertilizer as base fertilizer . The various trace elements in the organic fertilizer can be easily absorbed by the leek roots after being decomposed by microorganisms.

3. Improve soil permeability and water and fertilizer retention effects . It is not easy to cause water accumulation in hot rainy seasons and is more conducive to root growth.

Using manure when planting leeks should promote their growth. If the leeks do not grow roots after using manure, it may be because raw fertilizer or excessive amount of fertilizer was used.

How to fertilize newly planted chive roots

The roots of newly planted leeks cannot be fertilized. Generally, you can fertilize them appropriately after they have grown into leeks after a few days.

After planting, leeks should be top-dressed in time, not too early or too late. If the topdressing is applied too early, the roots will not grow and cannot absorb it.

Applying fertilizer too late will cause leeks to be prone to nutrient deficiency and affect their growth. It is recommended to apply fertilizer when new leaves grow after the fixed value. The fertilizer can be diammonium sulfate, 20 kg per mu.