Cherry is one of the most beloved trees in the garden. It not only pleases the eye with its beautiful flowers and tasty fruits, but is also a valuable source of nutrients for our body.
To get a good cherry harvest, you need to take proper care of it, including feeding it in the spring.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, tells us how and with what to feed cherries in the spring.
Why feed cherry trees in spring
Spring feeding of cherry is an important stage of its care. It allows you to provide the plant with the necessary nutrients that will help it recover faster after the winter period and prepare for flowering and fruiting.
What nutrients does a cherry tree need in spring?
The main elements that need to be added to the soil in the spring for cherries are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Nitrogen is necessary to stimulate plant growth and development, phosphorus is necessary to form the root system and strengthen the trunk, and potassium is necessary to improve the quality of fruits and increase their resistance to diseases and pests.
What fertilizers to use for cherries in spring
One of the most popular and effective ways to feed cherries in the spring is to use organic fertilizers.
For example, you can use humus, compost or humus. They contain all the necessary nutrients for the plant and help improve the soil structure.
If you do not have the opportunity to use organic fertilizers, you can use mineral fertilizers.
For example, you can use ammonium nitrate, superphosphate or potassium salt.
However, it is important to remember that when using mineral fertilizers, it is necessary to observe the dosage and not overdo it, so as not to harm the plant.
When and how to feed cherries in spring
Also, it is necessary to take into account that cherry fertilizing should be done in the spring before the plant begins to actively grow. The best time for this is the end of March - beginning of April. At the same time, it is necessary to make sure that the soil is moist enough so that the fertilizers can quickly dissolve and penetrate the roots of the plant.
Earlier we talked about a clever way to sow tomato seeds for seedlings .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
