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Soil Testing Results and our orchard #890969
Asked December 21, 2024, 7:55 PM EST
Oakland County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Tom,
I'm glad you contacted us. The short answer is, plant this spring and fertilize a few weeks later, after the trees have begun to grow. I have included some articles at the bottom that go into more detail.
Now for the long answer: I pulled up your full report and noted that your recommendations were based on a lawn rather than an orchard. The nutrient requirements are quite different. I have generated new recommendations based on an apple orchard. Note that these recommendations are lbs/100 sq ft.
https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/your-results/manual/215/Mineral/Unknown/0/6.5/69/2.4/4/53/195/1050/8.2
For more information:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/prepare-your-garden-for-growing-fruit
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/spring_fertilization_of_garden_fruits