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Of the Soil activator von Oscorna has been the undisputed comparison winner for years. The product can be used to create a new lawn as well as to improve the soil of an existing lawn. In addition, the Oscorna soil activator is also suitable for other garden areas, such as the vegetable patch or the ornamental borders. With the soil activator you counteract a degradation of the humus layer, remedy a lack of various main and Adding nutrients to the pH value that is too low or loosening up compacted soil - all of which causes the growth of Weeds and Moss in the lawn favor.

The Plantura soil activator in organic quality consists of purely vegetable raw materials, comes completely without animal substances and is therefore suitable for users who value animal-free products place. Otherwise it is an animal-friendly product that is non-toxic and therefore harmless for all house and garden residents. The NPK ratio is 4 + 1 + 2.8 plus a share of two percent of high-quality magnesium. The additionally contained mycorrhizal fungi are also said to improve soil fertility. The Plantura soil activator is suitable for lawns as well as for useful and ornamental plants as well as for perennials and woody plants.

This soil activator from Compo Bio is specially designed for lawns - especially for new plants and for turf. This is also based on exclusively natural ingredients, so that it is neither dangerous for humans nor for pets (or other animal garden dwellers). Due to its composition, the product is also suitable for ecological horticulture - everyone who cares about natural gardening is a pleasure. The optimized nutrient mixture helps to refresh depleted soils, the organic components improve the soil structure and stimulate soil-living organisms to create new ones humus to produce.

Purchase criteria

ingredients

Every soil activator is also an NPK fertilizer, as it contains all the main nutrients, as well as minerals and trace elements. Many of these products mainly contain phosphate, potassium and lime, i.e. nutrients and soil additives that are particularly important for plant nutrition. Lime in particular is a problem with many lawns, as moss growth mainly takes place on soils that are too acidic. Ergo should Lawn activator not only to stimulate soil life, but also to stabilize the pH value.

composition

Soil activators are mostly available in granulate form, which is why they are particularly easy to dose and easy to apply (e. B. with a spreader) as well as on large lawns. There are also liquid, highly concentrated products that you dilute with the irrigation water and then distribute with the watering can. However, this method is only useful on small areas or on useful or ornamental beds. Who would like to water several hundred square meters of lawn with a watering can?

shape

Although the lawn activator contains a cocktail of nutrients, it is less intended to nourish the plants, but rather the microorganisms in the soil. However, this is only possible with purely natural ingredients of vegetable, animal and / or mineral origin. For this reason, a soil activator should be composed of purely natural substances, since the use of chemicals destroys rather than promotes soil life. Beneficial ingredients are, for example, compost, humus (e. B. Earthworm humus), Primary rock meal, Garden lime(€ 9.70 at Amazon *) or mycorrhizal fungi.

Application period

Depending on the composition and intended use, the lawn activator is more suitable for use in spring or autumn. For a new planting, new sowing or new plant, you should apply the product in the spring: Any necessary liming should already have taken place in the autumn of the previous year. In the case of existing areas, on the other hand, it is recommended to use it in autumn to use the soil activator Take effect through the autumn and winter months and drive the lawn through again in spring can.

lot

The usual packaging varies depending on the manufacturer and brand. You can get the lawn activator in small quantities of five or ten kilograms, but also in larger bags of 25 or even 50 kilograms. Granules, in particular, can be stored for years as long as they are kept cool and dry. Liquid soil activator is available in bottles of 250, 500 or 1000 milliliters, which are always concentrates to be diluted.

frequently asked Questions

What is a soil activator?

If instead of grasses above all weed and moss grows on the lawn, then the cause may be weakened, depleted soil. Like the plants themselves, the microbial life in the soil must be carefully nurtured and cared for, which is best done with a special one Lawn activator accomplish. It is a special organic fertilizer.

How does the soil activator work?

Those who use chemical fertilizers provide their plants with nutrients, but neglect the microorganisms in the soil. These literally starve to death, especially since lawns are mowed regularly and the organic matter therefore withdrawn from the cycle will. With the lawn activator you feed the microorganisms living in the soil, which in turn gradually increase humus formation and thus fertility, water storage capacity and looseness of the soil.

Which manufacturers offer soil activators?

Renowned brand manufacturers such as Oscorna, Compo, Neudorff and Beckmann offer high-quality products. In addition, soil activators are also available from other manufacturers (e.g. B. Cuxin) as well as own brands from discounters and garden centers such as Aldi or Lidl. Especially with the cheap no-name products, make sure that the ingredients are completely of natural origin.

How do you use the soil activator?

How you use the lawn activator depends on the one hand on its shape and on the other hand on the intended use. With a new sowing or New installation lift both the granules and the finished fertilizer solution with the excavated plants under or put it in the planting hole. In existing lawns, distribute the granules evenly over the surface and then water them vigorously.

How often should the soil activator be applied?

As a rule, the soil activator should be applied once a year - either in spring or in autumn. After all, the product is not intended for plant nutrition, which is why you should also use it fertilize have to. Incidentally, when you plant a new lawn, you can plant the seeds and granules at the same time - in contrast to the Fertilize and Limescale there are no special time intervals to be observed here.

Can you also make a soil activator yourself?

In principle, they all work organic fertilizers like compost, well-rotted manure from poultry, horse or beef as well as self-set Herbal manure (e.g. B. Nettle, comfrey, Field horsetail, Wormwood, tansy) like a natural soil activator. You can fertilize tired lawns with compost, for example. Diluted plant manure, on the other hand, is rather impractical to apply on larger lawns, but is well suited for small areas or garden beds.

equipment

Gritter

With a Gritter you can distribute granulated lawn activator evenly over the whole lawn area and so on prevent more fertilizer from reaching some places than others - or even certain corners forget. In addition to soil activators, the Gritter can also be used for other granular grit, such as seeds, sand or lime.