Ground feeding or Foliar feeding
.When it comes to fertilizing plants there are those that think there is only one way ...
* broadcast dry or pour liquid on the ground, or;
* foliar feed (spray the leaves)
Both views are convinced, their view is the most efficient and effective method at delivering nutrients to a plant. When you combine the two, are much greater. Some studies show as much as 7 times the benefit to the plant, because the plant has more available to work with..
Nature utilizes both. When it rains the plant takes the nutrients in through the leaves as well as taking in moisture and nutrients through the roots. The plant always looks much better after a rain. Maybe it is the combination of both the plant likes. Maybe both are essential to good, healthy growth. If the plant shows this kind of result, why not use the combination more often.
I was taught that the plant is a perfect power manufacturing plant. It has the ability to manufacture the elements needed, by utilizing the elements available to sustain growth and health. Although growth in many situations outdoes health. The elements from foliar combine with the elements from the roots with the net result more manufacturing. More manufacturing means better health and growth. The difference is now there is healthier growth. A healthier growth means less disease and insect problems.
In a regular manufacturing plant the output is determined by the size, labor force ability to formulate the known ingredients, and end up with finished product. Every change in input changes the formulation. No matter if it be size, labor force, input or finished product. Each single unit strengthens the combination of the other.
Think of it. This manufacturing plant has increased production, using more elements (ingredients) using A with B a little of C etc. without added outside input. The production is increased without calling in extra workers. the increase of extra nutrients is not wasted because of exrta workers, It is all done naturally for the betterment of the manufacturing plant. It has the ability to take what it is given and make the best of it. ….. I think I have heard that before.
For what it's worth …. That's my opinion.
Harold