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How to Feed Raspberries in Spring: TOP 5 Fertilizers for a Rich Harvest
27.01.2023 12:26
Updated: 13.04.2023 16:50
Mineral and organic fertilizers are equally suitable for application under raspberry bushes in spring.
The gardener only needs to choose the preferred fertilizing scheme, which depends on the conditions and possibilities. We will tell you which 5 fertilizers will provide a rich raspberry harvest.
Option #1: "Gumi-Omi berry"
This is an organomineral fertilizer containing elements of compost based on chicken manure. The additive was developed specifically for feeding berry crops. It is used in spring and summer for planting (3 tablespoons per bush), as well as for watering (6 tablespoons per 10 liters of water and 5 liters of solution per bush once every 2 weeks).
Contains sodium humates, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, boron, copper and does not contain chlorine. Has virtually no disadvantages.
Option #2. Fertilizers for strawberries and raspberries
"Zdraven" - refers to complex "Omi-fertilizers", contains a full set of macro- and microelements, and is used as a top dressing at different times.
In spring (15 g per 10 l of water) before raspberry blossoms. Consumption 10 l per linear meter.
After harvesting, it is used as foliar feeding at 15 g per 10 l of water.
Contains a full range of nutrients, improves the taste of berries. Among the disadvantages - it is recommended to add urea and potassium sulfate.
Option No. 3: “Organic mix”
Fertilizer based on natural components - soy and alfalfa flour, rapeseed and sunflower cake, feather and bone meal, seaweed, yeast and other additives. Increases crop yield. Berries grow larger, tastier and in greater quantity.
Option No. 4. "Bona Forte berry"
Complex mineral fertilizer. Applied in spring and summer, contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, boron, zinc, copper and other elements.
All nutrients are in one granule, not as a mixture, so they are distributed evenly throughout the soil.
Option No. 5. "Agricola"
It is used as a top dressing during watering or for foliar feeding throughout the season, starting in spring and every 14 days.
Contains all the necessary nutrients, increases yields up to 40%, accelerates ripening, and improves the quality of berries.
However, this mineral fertilizer can harm the soil if overdosed.
