Fertilizer for fruit trees

rick n ohio · Aug 15, 2019

I have a variety of fruit trees apple peach pear plum is there one type of fertilizer that would work for all four thanks Rick

jwmfarms · Aug 15, 2019

Usually, the recommendation for "general" fertilization for any crop calls for a "balanced" fertilizer.

Balanced generally means equal parts each of N,P, & K. 10-10-10 for example.

I'd check with an Extension horticultural agent for specifics.

john in la · Aug 15, 2019

Generally if the trees are growing a producing well you can just use 8 8 8 for general maintenance.
How many pounds you apply per tree is based on age/size and type.

But the point is pretty mute right now because it is to late in the year to fertilize trees.

BillinCentralMO · Aug 15, 2019

To avoid wasting money , get a soil test. Can be done inexpensively though your local university ag department. In Missouri , UMC does them for about $20. Find out what you need first. Fertilizer is not cheap.

K Effective · Aug 15, 2019

Luke 13:8

JD Dave · Aug 16, 2019

All of the comments are good and valid but the other half of the equation is the minor elements consisting of zinc, calcium, boron, magnesium and manganese. There are others. These deficiencies can be checked by doing leaf analysis about mid-season.

Russ from MN · Aug 16, 2019

There are Jobe's tree spikes specifically for fruit trees and they work well for us.

Crazy Horse · Aug 16, 2019

KE ..... I'm not a bible-reading guy but I did a Google ...... great reply, one of the best I have ever seen!

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