This is how you provide the beetroot with nutrients

Nutritional needs of beetroot

The beetroot is a medium eater, that is, it has a medium nutritional requirement. In the Crop rotation It is therefore grown in the bed in the second year after the heavy eaters. You can find out more about the four-field economy here.

Less is more

This principle applies to beetroot, because if too much fertilization is used, the nitrate content in the beetroot increases. Nitrate is harmful to health, which is why the intake should be kept as low as possible. Nitrogen and too much sun increase the nitrate in beetroot. Up to 5000mg per kilo of beetroot are possible.

The right fertilizer for beetroot

You already guessed it, nitrogen is not right for beetroot. Instead, the beetroot needs fertilizers containing potassium. As in most cases, compost is a good, very complete choice. Nettle and nettle are also suitable Comfrey manure for the fertilization of beetroot, as this provides them with potassium. Even

Rock flour(€ 12.33 at Amazon *) can be used. If the beetroot is insufficiently supplied with nutrients, it grows badly.

Those who prefer to use liquid fertilizer can buy special liquid fertilizers for vegetables from specialist retailers.

When and how much is fertilized?

If there are enough nutrients in the vegetable patch, the beetroot does not need to be fertilized. This is the case, for example, when the bed is with Green manure was upgraded. Otherwise you should put the bed in front of the sowing respectively. Fold in a few shovels of compost or manure before planting. In the case of very nutrient-poor soils, you should use compost again in the growth phase, i.e. about six weeks after sowing fertilize.

Liquid fertilizers are short-term fertilizers and must therefore be applied more often. Consult the manufacturer's information for details.

The optimal pH

The beetroot favors a slightly acidic pH between 6 and 7. If this value is too high, it can lead to deficiency symptoms or the Beetroot grows poorly. You can easily determine the pH value of your soil with a test strip from the pharmacy.