What is the best fertilizer for pomegranate trees?

When to fertilize a pomegranate tree

Pomegranate trees can be fertilized during the growing period, mainly from May to October. Apply a compound fertilizer with high phosphorus and potassium content once in May, and a compound fertilizer with high nitrogen and potassium content once in August-September. Top dressing is mainly done before flowering and during the young fruit enlargement period.

What fertilizer is suitable for pomegranate trees?

1. Potassium sulfate compound fertilizer

Pomegranate can be applied with potassium sulfate compound fertilizer, which is rich in phosphorus and potassium elements, which can promote its better growth and leave sufficient nutrients for it to bloom and bear fruit, but it should be noted that the fertilizer should be diluted and not concentrated fertilizer should be applied.

2. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate

Potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be sprayed on the leaves of pomegranate, mainly because it is rich in potassium, which can provide sufficient nutrients for the leaves, making them lush and leafy, so as to avoid drying and yellowing due to lack of nutrients, which will affect their normal growth.

3. Farmyard manure

When planting pomegranates, you can apply farmyard manure to the soil to promote better growth of its roots, so that the pomegranate tree can become vigorous and strong. When applying farmyard manure, you can also add quick-acting nitrogen, so that it contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

How to fertilize a pomegranate tree

Fully decomposed farmyard manure can be applied to pomegranate trees 15-20 days before planting to meet the nutrient needs during the growth period. Fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can be applied during the growth period to promote plant growth. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied before flowering to promote the differentiation of flower buds.

Fertilization of pomegranate trees also needs to be based on the season. Spring and summer are its vigorous growth seasons, so thin fertilizers need to be applied frequently. However, fertilizers should not be applied at noon when the temperature is higher in summer to avoid fertilizer damage. If the temperature is very high in summer, the amount of fertilizer can be reduced appropriately. Winter is its dormant period, so fertilization can be stopped.

Notes on fertilizing pomegranate trees

When fertilizing the pomegranate tree, be sure to pay attention to the dosage to avoid root rot, especially avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which will prevent the branches and leaves from growing wildly and reduce the fruiting rate of the pomegranate tree.