All plants need regular watering. However, prolonged rains can negatively affect the condition of garden plants and lead to the loss of the crop. Therefore, it is very important to carry out rescue work in the garden after prolonged rains.
How does excessive moisture affect garden crops?
Prolonged precipitation causes moisture to stagnate in the soil. Such factors may contribute to the following problems:
- Stagnant water begins to become moldy and promotes the formation of harmful microorganisms. Such organisms lead to root rot;
- after prolonged rainfall, weeds begin to actively appear;
- the fruits do not ripen and begin to become stained.
Often, after excessive moisture, garden crops suffer from diseases such as spotting, late blight and others.
Ways to deal with excessive moisture in the garden
In order to revive garden plants, the following methods must be taken.
Loosening
During the loosening process, the liquid evaporates faster from the soil. Therefore, immediately after the end of the rains, it is necessary to loosen the soil several times a day to prevent the risk of water stagnation. In addition, oxygen entering the soil saturates the roots and reduces the risk of fungus.
Trenches for liquid drainage
It is especially important to carry out this procedure in beds located in lowlands. Such places are often flooded with water.As a result of such flooding, it is very difficult to save plants. Therefore, it is necessary to dig trenches between the rows through which water will drain from the area.
Fertilizer application
Moisture in large quantities has a negative effect on the root system. Therefore, it is recommended to apply nitrogen fertilizers and root formation stimulants, for example, Kornevin. Such fertilizing will stimulate the appearance of additional roots, with the help of which the crop will recover faster.
Pest Control
After precipitation, you can often notice a pest such as a slug in the garden. The pest can harm the crop in a short time by damaging the leaves. To combat slugs, you can use hand picking and wood ash sprayed on the beds. However, if there are a lot of pests, it is necessary to use chemicals.
Also another pest that can appear is aphids. To combat insects, you can use a solution of laundry soap and copper sulfate.
Prolonged rains often damage garden crops. Therefore, it is recommended to plant low-growing crops at higher elevations. This will not only protect the roots of the plant from excessive moisture, but also save the harvest.
