Fertilizing potatoes with ammonia
I was advised, as a fertilizer and protection against pests, to water and spray the potatoes with an aqueous solution of ammonia (the one sold in the pharmacy, diluted in a volume of 10 ml of a 10% solution per bucket of water). This season I tried this method. The potatoes are green, have produced good leaf mass, and have bloomed profusely.
But I have a question. Wouldn’t it be harmful to later eat potatoes fertilized in this way? Still, ammonia is not exactly ammonium nitrate and I have never heard of it being used before. Maybe this shouldn't be done?
As I understand it, we will not hear an answer to this question, although it is a shame. If it really is harmless to the fruits themselves, then this is a great way, but if not.... It’s a pity that there are no specialists who could answer this question :(
This is the first time I have heard about such a method of fertilizing potatoes; it seems to me simply useless and I would prefer more well-known methods like nitrate, potassium chloride and superphosphate.
An interesting method, but I wouldn't risk it.
How many years have I been planting potatoes? I’m learning the password for fertilizing with ammonia for the first time. Manure - yes. Native, proven remedy. And your method, of course, is interesting, at least it doesn’t cause any more weeds.
I didn’t water, but tried to spray tomatoes and potatoes with ammonia. Concentration - 1 teaspoon per liter of boiled water, at a distance of at least 25 cm. Make sure there are no children or animals in the vicinity. You have to do it outside.I didn't notice much results. And as far as I remember, they water it with a concentrated solution, it’s better to check with the fertilizer store. But often watering is not recommended; the tops will be too large to the detriment of the fruits.
Ammonia is part of the saltpeter, if I'm not mistaken, so I think that there won't be much of a problem, unless of course you take into account the fact that the potatoes will be very saturated with chemicals.