What kind of fertilizer is good for pomegranate trees (base fertilizer application method)

The role of base fertilizer for pomegranate trees

Base fertilizer is the basic fertilizer for the growth of pomegranate trees. Adequate nutrition can ensure the development of fruits and the growth of fruit trees. Therefore, be sure to apply sufficient base fertilizer to the plants to ensure their vigorous growth.

Pomegranate trees generally need to be applied with base fertilizer when they are planted to ensure that they have sufficient nutrients for growth. In addition, base fertilizer also needs to be applied in early winter. The content of the base fertilizer is mainly organic fertilizer, superphosphate, microbial agents, etc. This is one of the sources of nutrients for the plant during its winter growth.

Selection of fertilizer for pomegranate trees

It is generally more appropriate to use an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer as the base fertilizer for pomegranate trees. Usually, sheep manure, rabbit manure, pen manure, sludge, human feces and urine and other organic fertilizers can be used as base fertilizer. The amount should not be too much and should be mixed evenly with the soil to prevent root burn.

When repotting the pomegranate tree, more base fertilizer should be applied. Commonly used fertilizers are mainly organic fertilizers such as cake fertilizer, which are fermented and applied as liquid fertilizer to meet the growth needs of the plant.

How to apply base fertilizer to pomegranate trees

When applying base fertilizer to the pomegranate tree, you can first put some soil in the pot, then add decomposed organic fertilizer, mix it evenly, and finally plant the plant.

How much base fertilizer should be added to the pomegranate tree

The pomegranate tree needs to apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer, about 30 to 35 kilograms of organic fertilizer and 10 kilograms of compound fertilizer. After the seedlings are buried, compact them and water them.

How to apply base fertilizer to pomegranate trees

1. Top dressing before flowering: Top dressing before flowering is generally applied in early May before flowering. The fertilizers used are mainly quick-acting nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Top dressing is applied in time to meet the needs of pomegranate flowering and fruiting.

2. Topdressing after flowering: Topdressing should be done during the fruiting period after the flowers fall. At this time, the young fruits grow rapidly, and topdressing can reduce physiological fruit drop. Nitrogen fertilizer is mainly used to promote the growth of new shoots and enhance photosynthesis. If too much fertilizer is applied before flowering, fertilizer after flowering can be omitted.

3. Top dressing during the fruit expansion period: The fruit expansion period is the peak period for pomegranate fertilizer demand. At this time, new shoots basically stop growing and flower buds begin to differentiate. Top dressing at this time can promote fruit expansion and nutrient accumulation. Fertilization is mainly with compound fertilizer or special fertilizer for fruit trees.