Calcium cyanamide: a versatile helper for the garden
The natural gardening is in vogue. A look into current gardens shows that the natural garden is becoming increasingly popular. Their owners want to maintain their garden as possible without pesticides. The most important tool of the hobby gardener is lime nitrogen, an effective fertilizer with multiple effects.
Gardeners have been swearing by lime nitrogen for decades. When pesticides were not yet invented, the grandparents were already using lime nitrogen to suppress pests and diseases. This old knowledge is more in demand today than ever before. Vegetables and fruits from the local garden are known to be fresh and healthy - discover more and more people who no longer want to buy salad and cucumber and Co. in the supermarket and grow themselves.
The modern garden: close to nature and easy to maintain
Many people see a contradiction in the desire to wish for a low maintenance garden. This desire is understandable due to the always required flexibility in the professional lives of many people and the resulting lack of leisure time. For example, existing garden owners are planning redesigns for a low-maintenance garden or one already pays attention when planting the green paradise that it is maintaining itself to a certain extent. What you need to know when planning a low maintenance garden is explained in this article based on ten practical tips.
It can be seen from the above text that the easy-care garden is by no means a contradiction. However, there is still a trend towards the natural garden to this factor. People want to spend their spare time in a garden that does not look like a picture book, but looks natural. For these two wishful thinking Kalkstickstoff is exactly the right candidate.
The advantages of lime nitrogen at a glance
Fortunately, lime nitrogen is a good fertilizer for vegetables: it promotes the growth of vegetables and works evenly for weeks.
- No risk of leaching: In comparison to other fertilizers, lime nitrogen remains in the area of the plant roots even after heavy rain and is not washed out. Depending on the needs of the plant, lime nitrogen is converted into mobile nitrogen compounds over time, which is why it can remain in the root zone for so long.
- Less Weeds: Weeds are a nuisance to any garden owner, especially those who have little time to care for them. Many consider it necessary to use weed killers, of which more than 70 are approved in Germany. The gentle alternative is lime nitrogen, which fights germ-free weed seeds as well as freshly germinated weeds after spreading. With the targeted application hobby gardeners can save a lot of work in the garden.
- Healthy soil: Fertilizing with calcium cyanide prevents plant pathogens from spreading in the soil. It is a preventive measure against cabbage hernia, root and stem rot and salad blight. Hobby gardeners thus secure a rich harvest of high quality.
- Stop soil acidification: In comparison to other nitrogen fertilizers, lime nitrogen contains more than 50 percent lime in a very effective form. It stops the acidification of the garden soil and at the same time increases its biological activity.
Calcium citrate compared to other N fertilizers
As this information sheet of the Chamber of Agriculture of North Rhine-Westphalia (PDF, 77 KB) describes, there are many different fertilizers for nitrogen fertilization:
- NO? -N (Nitrate): Quickly reaches the plant roots via water, but does not last very long.
- NH? -N (ammonium): Acts comparatively slowly because it has to be converted to nitrate.
- Amide-N (urea): Can be partially absorbed through the leaves. Rapid conversion to ammonium results in low root uptake.
- Formaldehyde urea: Component of some fertilizers available for foliar application.
- Nitrification inhibitor: Inhibits bacteria that convert ammonium to nitrate.
In contrast to the mineral nitrogen fertilizers mentioned above, one must observe some safety instructions when using lime nitrogen. For lime nitrogen, the following risk and safety phrases apply:
- S2: Calcium cyanamide should not get into the hands of children.
- R22: If swallowed, it is harmful to your health.
- R37: The substance irritates the respiratory system.
- R38: Calcium citrate irritates the skin.
- R39: There is a serious risk of irreversible damage.
- R41: Eye damage is a serious hazard.
- S22: Dust must not be inhaled.
- S26: If it comes into contact with the eyes, they should be rinsed thoroughly with water and then consulted with a doctor.
- S36: When working with calcium cyanamide, suitable protective clothing should be worn.
- S37: Suitable protective gloves are required when handling calcium cyanamide.
- S39: One should wear a face mask or goggles when using calcium cyanamide.
Two practical applications for calcium cyanamide
In addition to the fertilization of plants, there are two scenarios that can be improved by the use of calcium cyanamide:
- Natural compost without flies and stink: Compost is an indispensable? in the garden, which on the one hand loosens the soil, on the other hand increases soil fertility. The addition of calcium cyanide makes the decomposition of garden waste particularly quick and thorough. Important: Please do not dispose of leftovers, they have nothing to look for in the compost. Food leftovers can be used in many other ways.
- Getting rid of snails in an animal-friendly way: Caseless slugs feel comfortable in many gardens. During this visit the garden owner quickly loses the desire to garden and tries by all means to fight the animals in the long term. Already with few grams of lime nitrogen per square meter one can decimate the snails.
In summary, calcium cyanamide has many beneficial effects:
