As an experienced gardener, I strive to get the most out of my plants, so I always apply a few unconventional fertilizers to my strawberry plants early in the spring. One such fertilizer is iodine.

Today I’ll tell you how to properly apply this fertilizer and what effect it has on our strawberries. The iodine solution accelerates the growth of the plants, making them a richer green.

Moreover, you will notice that the number of berries will increase, and the berries themselves will be much larger.

Although the effect of iodine on seedlings has not yet been fully studied, it is known that it is a normalizer and regulator of nitrogen metabolism.

Iodine is also involved in the synthesis of proteins and amino acids, which directly impacts crop yield. Most fertilizer manufacturers now include iodine in complex formulations, confirming its effectiveness.

It has been established that iodine is most effectively absorbed by seedlings through their leaves. Therefore, I recommend watering the plants from a watering can, directly on the foliage.

To prepare the fertilizer, you will need only a few minutes: dilute 10 drops of iodine in 10 liters of water and water the plants.

However, you can increase the fertilizer to provide the plants with additional nutrition. Add 2 tablespoons of sifted ash and a pinch of potassium permanganate to the iodine water to provide the plants with additional nutrients.

Strawberries simply love this type of feeding, and you will be able to get a larger and more productive harvest.