Hydrohumate and peat oxidizer: benefits of fertilizers for cucumbers

Hydrohumate and Peat Oxidate are products that stimulate plant growth and development. When applied to the soil, they have a comprehensive effect: they boost the immunity of garden crops, increase their resistance to climatic factors, and increase yields. The humate formulas were developed by scientists at the Institute of Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. They are produced in powder and liquid concentrate form, do not accumulate in fruits, and are safe for humans.

Differences and description of Hydrohumate and Peat Oxidate

Humates contain biologically active compounds and nutrients that stimulate plant development. The complex contains a spectrum of amino acids, organic acids—primarily succinic and malic—micronutrients, and macronutrients. All these compounds, ascending the plant stem, penetrate cell membranes and activate the transport properties of the intercellular fluid.

The treatment accelerates seed germination and seedling rooting, promotes ovary formation, and increases the number of inflorescences. Vegetable yields increase by an average of 25-30%, and root crop yields by 15-20%. The taste of the fruit also improves.

The difference between the drugs is minor. Ingredients:

• amino acids - 16 names;
• fulvic (weakly concentrated organic) acids;
• macroelements - calcium, phosphorus, magnesium;
• microelements - iron, zinc, sulfur, selenium;
• protein compounds;
• humic acids;
• mono- and polysaccharides.

The first formula developed was for Peat Oxidate—a universal fertilizer for use in open ground, greenhouses, and windowsills. Hydrohumate is a derivative of Oxidate with a fivefold higher concentration of nutrients, suitable only for agricultural crops.

It is available in similar forms: solution and powder.

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Thanks to the use of:

• you can do without chemical fertilizers;
• increases resistance to temperature changes and fungal flora activity;
• increases plant resistance to stress;
• the growth and formation of fruits is accelerated;
• crop yields increase.

The highest quality products are produced in Belarus. Similar fertilizers are also manufactured in Russian factories, but their effectiveness is lower. The shelf life is three years from the date of manufacture.

Peat oxidate

It is preferable to purchase it as a solution—a dark brown liquid. Its original purpose was to increase drought tolerance. When used outdoors or in a greenhouse, completely eliminating organic and mineral fertilizers is not recommended, but this supplementation reduces consumption by an average of 18-30%. It can be applied at all stages—at planting, during bud break, and during flowering and fruiting.

There are some differences in application for specific garden crops. Therefore, it is important to read the instructions carefully.

Methods of use

The effectiveness of pre-sowing treatment has been proven. Dilute 1 ml of the preparation in 1 liter of settled water and soak garden seeds. The solution breaks down the seed coat, stimulating germination.

Beet, carrot, and cucumber seeds should be soaked for 24 hours, while nightshade seeds should be soaked for 48 hours. It's best to transplant them immediately to the ground or peat pots, but if this isn't possible, the seeds need to be dried. To do this, lay them out in a single layer on a paper towel and blot dry.

For potatoes, the solution is prepared in a different ratio: 30 ml per bucket of water (10 liters). Cabbage seeds are not soaked. First, the seedlings are grown, and then they are diluted with clay at a 1% concentration (as for cucumbers and tomatoes) to create a "slurry." The roots are dipped into this to speed up rooting.

Repeat treatment after 14 days. Root watering is performed with the working solution at the same concentration (1%). Subsequently, spraying should be limited to the green parts, at 30-day intervals.

To increase germination and in unstable climates, you can apply additional fertilizer with each root watering. Simply add 100 ml of peat oxidate to each bucket of water. The working solution ratio for spraying is 100 ml:10 l.

After preparing the garden for winter, it is recommended to water with a diluted humate at a ratio of 100 ml to 50 liters of water, at a rate of 5 liters per square meter. If frost does not occur, repeat the treatment. To increase the frost resistance of crops remaining over the winter, spray with a 1% solution. Applying this solution to cucumbers and tomatoes prolongs the growing season by 2-3 weeks. Ripening continues even when the average daily temperature drops to 14-16°C.

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If you don't have a measuring cup handy, you can use improvised means: 1 teaspoon = 4 ml, 1 tablespoon = 12 ml. Measuring with the cap of the container is equally convenient. A 1-liter bottle contains 6 ml; a 5-liter bottle contains 20 ml. The lid of a less common 2-liter bottle contains 10 ml. To prepare a solution for soaking the seeds, you'll need a pipette: 20 drops = 1 ml of growth stimulator.

Hydrohumate of peat

The effects of this product are more pronounced. In addition to the properties already described, it replenishes macro- and microelements, restores soil structure, and normalizes oxidation-reduction processes.

Before diluting the working solution, be sure to read the instructions. As mentioned, the concentration varies by manufacturer. If using the original product, add 0.02 ml to 1 liter of water instead of 1, which equals 4-5 drops. If the label says "Made in Russia," a 1% solution is used for soaking the seeds. The same solution is used for foliar spraying.

The first treatment is at planting time, followed by a second treatment 4 days later, and then every 15 days. If pests infest, carry out unscheduled spraying. During the growing season, switch to root watering.

The instructions for using Hydrohumate peat for cucumbers contain special instructions:

1. Soak in a 1% solution for 24 hours, just like when using Peat Oxidate.
2. After planting, which is done immediately, without drying out the seeds, water first after 2 full leaves appear, and then after 4.
3. After planting in the ground, root watering is carried out every 10 days.

Unscheduled spraying - at the first signs of fungal diseases.

During the period of bud awakening, to prevent infectious diseases and increase resistance to temperature changes, foliar treatment is carried out with a more concentrated solution: 4 ml per 1 liter of water.

During the growing season, treatment is continued once every 30-45 days. It is important to assess the condition of the plants. Even a non-experienced gardener can determine whether the frequency of spraying and watering needs to be increased or decreased. If there is a nutrient deficiency, leaves lose turgor and ovary formation slows. If there is an excess of nutrients, the foliage mass increases, but ovary formation is still low.

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Do not combine humate fertilizers with phosphorus-containing fertilizers. Insoluble compounds form, preventing the phosphorus from reaching the plants, and the soil becomes depleted. Seed germination is slowed, and photosynthesis is disrupted.