The Complete Guide to the Latest Fertilization Methods for Fruit Trees, Covering Common Fruit Tree Species

Fertilization is an essential practice for fruit tree growth. A suitable fertilization method can help the fruit grow better, but how to fertilize is a matter of skill. The mainstream fertilization methods for growing fruit trees are the following four, each with its own characteristics, and growers can refer to them. Below, the editor will introduce these four fertilization methods to everyone!

1. Trench fertilization

Trench fertilization is a fertilization method that involves a relatively large amount of work, and it is more suitable for the early and middle stages when fruit trees have a relatively large fertilizer demand. Dig a trench between two rows of fruit trees, then fill fertilizer into it, and finally cover it with soil, so that after the fruit tree roots develop they can absorb the fertilizer in this place. The depth of the trench needs to be chosen according to the root depth of the fruit tree species, generally around 50-100 cm, and the width should be controlled at 20-30 cm, which can basically meet the long-term fertilizer supply needs of the fruit trees.

2. Fertilizer-water mixed fertilization

Fertilizer-water mixed fertilization is actually very simple. Mix compound fertilizer with water, and after it dissolves it becomes fertilizer water, which can then be used for irrigation, or cover-style irrigation can also be used. It is more suitable for areas with fewer weeds or relatively dry conditions, and if the fruit trees are planted at a relatively high density, it is an even better choice. During the later fruit-setting period, this method can also be chosen to avoid insufficient or excessive fertilizer, and long-term use can accumulate soil fertility to a certain extent. However, the concentration must be controlled well, and try to avoid pouring it onto the tree trunk, as this can corrode the branches and trunk.

3. Circular fertilization around fruit trees

This method is mostly used for fruit trees with a relatively large fertilizer demand, and its process is also relatively simple: dig a circle around the fruit tree, then add fertilizer, and bury it afterward. When digging, choose the depth according to the species. It is recommended that growers dig shallowly; it does not matter if the ring is higher than the flat ground, so as to avoid fertilizer rotting the roots and affecting growth. When using this fertilization method, the amount of watering should be relatively reduced to avoid fertilizer water seeping downward and causing excessive nutrients for the fruit trees. Its advantage is that the fertilizer utilization rate is relatively extremely high.

4. Planting-hole fertilizer

As the oldest and most traditional fertilization method, hole fertilizer is undoubtedly an extremely successful one, and it can be used from fruit trees down to vegetables. Its advantage is that fruit trees absorb fertilizer at an extremely high speed, and it is extremely easy for fruit trees to absorb, making it a general-purpose type. The common approach is to place fertilizer directly at the bottom of the planting hole, then separate it with soil, allowing the fruit tree roots to develop naturally and absorb it. Nowadays, a multi-use-per-hole system has also been derived, that is, making fertilizer holes around the fruit trees and piling up fertilizer for the fruit trees to absorb as they grow.

Of course, these are just a few of the more common ones. Many growers also have their own unique fertilization methods locally that are not known to everyone. If you want to exchange ideas about such methods with everyone or promote them, you can come to our website and leave us a message!