This is the month characterized by great climatic variability: periods of intense heat alternate with sudden drops in temperature, as well as the classic spring frosts that can negatively affect the success of a garden.
So let’s look at the cultivation tasks that need to be done so that you get the best results from growing plants at home, in the garden, in the vegetable garden and on the balcony.
Garden plants
Trees and shrubs
- This period is still suitable for the last transplants of conifers and evergreens. To avoid “transplant shock”, it is important to use 1 ROOT POWER tablet in the hole and water the plant immediately afterwards.
- The magnolia offers an impressive view thanks to its white, fragrant flowers, but it needs fertilization and application of IRON CHELIC to prevent the leaves from turning yellow.
- The forsythia begins to wither, giving way to lush vegetation. As for other shrubs (jasmine, oleander, etc.), regular fertilization is required to enhance growth with TOP N granular fertilizer.
- The first sprayings with insecticides and fungicides should also be carried out to combat aphids, scale insects and fusicladium.
Fences
- Complete transplants for new fences. Photinias are developing vigorous new shoots with a striking red color.
- For hedges made of Leyland, Thuja and other evergreens, pruning is required to achieve the desired shape.
- Prune the tops of climbing plants (ivy, wisteria) near houses if you have not already done so.
- Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer TOP N and apply plant protection products against insects and fungi.
Roses and flowering shrubs
- The plants are starting to grow. To enhance germination, apply GRANULATED FERTILIZERS.
- On roses, remove the side shoots to develop individual flowers that can beautifully decorate your vase.
- Prune shrubs that have bloomed (Forsythia), hedges (e.g. bearberry) and wisteria.
- Now the first insecticide and fungicide sprays are being made for aphids, scale insects, and fusicladium.
Bulbous plants
- Daffodils, tulips and irises are in bloom or about to bloom so regular fertilization with FLOWERING FERTILIZER is important.
- Summer bulbs (e.g. gladioli) continue to be planted alternating varieties of different colors.
Vegetable garden plants
Vegetables in a greenhouse
- Create good ventilation with holes or remove plastic cover.
- Fertilize periodically with FERTILIZER FOR GROWTH.
- It’s time to harvest early varieties of tomatoes, peppers. Support tired plants with ENER 26 containing amino acids and potassium.
Vegetables in an open field
- Sowing and transplanting for summer-fall harvest continues.
- Prepare the soil with plastic mulch to prevent weeds and support your plants with stakes and soft twine. Incorporate CALCIUM-MAGNESIUM into the soil before sowing
- Now is the time to harvest strawberries, onions, lettuce, arugula, carrots, Swiss chard, peas.
Fruit plants
- The fruits are developing. Help your trees with the appropriate GRAIN FERTILIZER
- Perform fruit thinning on apple, pear, peach trees.
- Apply IRON CHELATE to the soil to prevent chlorosis.
- Spray to treat diseases and insects.
- Citrus fruits are susceptible to aphids. Protect them with the appropriate insecticides.
- For the olive tree, interventions with BORON are recommended to promote fruit formation, while an intervention is carried out to protect against coccidiosis.
- Protect the young leaves of the vine from Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew with Thiochalcin products.
Indoor and balcony plants
Indoor plants
- (Ficus, Pothos, Dracaena, etc.) develop their new leaves and gradually regain their natural magnificent appearance. To promote the abundant creation of new shoots, it is recommended to make more enhanced fertilizations with LIQUID FERTILIZER FOR GREEN PLANTS, combining the fertilizer with energy products based on algae, amino acids and PLANTONIC vitamins.
- To promote the appearance of new buds and prolong the flowering of orchids, fertilize with LIQUID FERTILIZER FOR ORCHIDS.
- Even if the radiators have been turned off and the air in the apartment is less dry, spraying must continue to maintain the correct humidity in the space. Be careful not to create cold air currents near the plants when opening windows and doors.
- Periodic cleaning of the leaves with polishing products is recommended to remove accumulated dust and improve the growth functions and aesthetic appearance of the plant.
- Insecticidal treatments should be started to limit attacks by aphids and pseudococci.
- To increase the natural defenses of the plants, use BIFENCE NETTLE.
Balconies
- Geraniums, Primroses, Violets, Lobelia, Daisies are the plants that have their place this month. Water and fertilize with LIQUID FERTILIZER FOR FLOWERING.
- Transplant carnations, gladioli, callas, asters, zinnias with suitable potting soil and water with nutrient solutions such as FERTILIZER 15-5-30. Now is also the time to sow annual/perennial flowering plants.
- Prune climbers (ivy, wisteria).
Succulents
- Gradual exposure to the sun, moderate watering.
- Fertilization LIQUID FERTILIZER FOR CACCI AND SUCCULENTS.
Lawns
Existing
- During this period, spring mowing (frequent and superficial) continues, which should be done weekly. Soil aeration (by drilling or lightly cutting the lawn) is recommended, in order to promote aeration and avoid soil compaction.
- For lawns that have been damaged or are sparse, it is still the right time to “reseed”, that is, to scatter new seeds with high germination, which will create new grass and complement the existing one.
- In this phase of intense lawn growth, it is important to apply fertilizers with a high nitrogen content TOP N or 30-10-10, to enhance the creation of new shoots and re-sprouting.
New lawns
- For new lawns (from scratch), this is the ideal time to sow with seed mixes appropriate for the environment and use (e.g. sports field, shade or sun).
- To help a new turf laid in rolls to take root faster, apply MACYS .
- Make the first cut at ~10 cm.