With the continued growth of organic agriculture, organic garlic has become a focus of attention in both consumer and export markets. Garlic is a fertilizer-loving crop with a high demand for soil nutrients, particularly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Long-term reliance on chemical fertilizers can lead not only to soil compaction but also to pesticide residues and reduced quality. To address these challenges, more and more farmers are turning to plant-based organic fertilizers, increasing yield and quality while maintaining the garlic's green and organic properties.
Ⅰ. Advantages of Plant-Based Organic Fertilizers
1.Balanced Nutrient Release
Oil cake fertilizers (soybean cake, rapeseed cake, peanut cake) decompose slowly, continuously providing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to garlic, meeting its nutrient needs from the seedling stage to the bulb expansion stage.
2.Improving the Soil Environment
Straw compost and herb compost help increase soil organic matter, forming a good aggregate structure, improving soil aeration and water retention, and promoting deep root growth for garlic.
3.Enhancing Disease Resistance
Seaweed organic fertilizers contain natural active substances that promote root regeneration and increase garlic's resistance to soil-borne diseases such as root rot and white rot.
4.Improving Quality and Storage
Garlic grown with plant-based organic fertilizers has plump cloves, a rich, spicy aroma, and good storage durability, meeting the quality requirements of domestic and international markets.
II. Fertilization Plan for Garlic Growth
Based on the cultivation practices of Qixian Zhenyun Qiyu Farm, we have summarized the key points for year-round fertilization management:
1. Before Planting (Base Fertilizer Application)
Fertilizer: Composted straw fertilizer 1500-2000 kg/mu (we crush the straw directly and return it to the field) + Oil cake fertilizer 100-150 kg/mu (recommended, use if possible).
Benefit: Improves soil structure, provides nitrogen for garlic seedling emergence, and enhances root vitality.
2. Seedling Stage (20-30 days after seedling emergence)
Fertilizer: Safe and reliable organic water-soluble fertilizer 10 kg/mu (diluted and applied before irrigation).
Benefit: Promotes garlic seedling growth, maintains dark green leaves, and improves photosynthesis efficiency.
3. During the vigorous growth period of garlic seedlings (jointing stage) and bulb expansion stage
Fertilizer: Safe and reliable organic water-soluble fertilizer 20 kg/mu.
Benefit: Strengthens the root system, reduces disease damage, and increases nutrient accumulation.
Ⅲ. Qixian Garlic Cultivation Practices
Qixian, a renowned garlic-producing region in China, boasts fertile sandy loam soil and a favorable climate. At Zhenyun Qiyu Farm, we consistently use plant-based organic fertilizers for our garlic cultivation. This not only ensures stable garlic yields but also ensures a product with high levels of pesticide residues, heavy metals, and nitrates, earning the trust of consumers and buyers.
Ⅳ. Summary
Plant-based organic fertilizers not only meet garlic's nutrient needs but also improve soil ecology, enhancing quality and disease resistance. With the rapid development of green agriculture and organic agricultural products, the scientific application of plant-based organic fertilizers will ensure the stable, reliable, and healthy quality of Qixian garlic, as exemplified by Zhenyun Qiyu Organic Farm.
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