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Fertilizer needs for home fruit production #889753

Asked November 12, 2024, 9:14 PM EST

Hi, Im looking for guidance with fertilization for the various fruits I have growing in my yard. I have a soil tester, but would also like to know if there are general recommendations for a home grower to do routinely to maintain plant health (I.e. give apple ___ pounds of nitrogen every spring). I currently am looking for info or fertilization charts for tart cherry, apple, pear, plum, strawberry, nectarine, peach. Thank you in advance. You were very helpful in answering my previous question about pests and disease control.

Sanilac County Michigan

Expert Response


Hello,

This should answer your question.

Check out this MSUE article: Spring fertilization of garden fruits - David Lowenstein and Brent Crain, Michigan State University Extension - May 04, 2022, at this link:

Spring fertilization of garden fruits - Gardening in Michigan

You should also check out the Ohio State University - Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide – Chapter 2 – Tree Fruits, Fertilizing Fruit Trees - Page(s) 25 & 26 at this link:

mw_home_fruit_productn_b591.pdf

I recommend you get a revised print copy of the Ohio State University - Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide Bulletin 940 at this link:

Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide - OSU Extension Publishing

I hope this helps!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied November 13, 2024, 2:00 PM EST

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