What are the common fertilization methods for fruit trees?
Fertilization is a necessary operation for fruit tree growth. A suitable fertilization method can make the fruit grow better, but how to fertilize is a matter of particular knowledge. The mainstream fertilization methods for growing fruit trees include 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 method that requires a relatively large amount of labor, and it is more suitable when fruit trees have a large fertilizer demand in the early and middle stages. Dig a trench between two rows of fruit trees, then fill fertilizer into the middle, and finally cover it with soil, so that after the fruit tree roots develop they can absorb the fertilizer there. The depth of the trench needs to be chosen according to the root depth of the fruit tree type, 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 covered irrigation can also be used. It is more suitable for areas with fewer weeds or relatively dry areas, and if the fruit tree planting density is relatively high, it is an even better choice. In the later fruiting 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 irrigating onto the tree trunk, which would corrode the branches.
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, the depth should be chosen according to the type, and growers are advised to 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 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. A common practice is to place fertilizer directly at the bottom of the planting hole, then separate it with soil, allowing the fruit tree roots to naturally develop and absorb it. Nowadays, a multi-use-per-hole system has also been derived, that is, making fertilizer holes around the fruit tree and piling up fertilizer for the fruit tree to grow and absorb.
Of course, these are several relatively 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!