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How to Feed Trees and Shrubs in the Second Half of Spring: The Secret to a Rich Harvest
28.04.2023 17:17
There are many things to do in the garden and vegetable patch in the spring, but in the midst of all these tasks it is important not to forget to feed the trees and shrubs.
In the second half of spring, the active process of formation of the green part of plants takes place.
What do plants need?
During the period when the green part of trees and bushes develops, there is a need for nitrogen. Apple trees, pears, raspberries, strawberries and other crops need this macroelement in the spring.
Plants also need potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. Potassium is needed to form lateral shoots, and phosphorus is needed to strengthen the roots and form fruits.
How to feed
Based on the needs of trees and shrubs, a feeding scheme is developed.
1. Phosphorus. Superphosphate – 40-50 g per 1 sq. m of the tree trunk circle or double superphosphate – no more than 30 g per 1 sq. m.
2. Potassium. This macroelement is contained in complex fertilizers, or you can add potassium sulfate - no more than 25 g per 1 sq. m.
3. Nitrogen. There are two most optimal options:
- chicken manure solution (1:20) – up to 200 ml per 1 sq. m.;
- liquid manure (600 g per bucket of water) – 10 l per 1 sq. m.
By following this scheme, gardeners reap a bountiful harvest in the summer. The plants grow actively, do not get sick, and generally cause less trouble.
