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

The role of base fertilizer in plum trees

When the plum tree is growing, it needs sufficient base fertilizer so that its broken roots can heal and grow new roots. Its root system has a good absorption capacity and requires a large amount of nutrients to grow, which can promote the development and growth of its flower buds.

When to apply base fertilizer to plum trees

For plum trees, it is best to fertilize in the autumn of each year. It can also be applied when the leaves fall and before budding.

Selection of fertilizer for plum trees

When applying base fertilizer to plum trees, it is generally based on decomposed farmyard manure, and then compound microbial fertilizer is applied. During the growth period, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer also needs to be applied, so that it can have sufficient nutrients for growth.

How to apply base fertilizer to plum trees

When applying base fertilizer to plum trees, if there is not enough organic fertilizer, you can mix some weeds and straw with organic fertilizer appropriately, and use concentrated hole application. This way, the fertilizer effect of organic fertilizer can be fully exerted, making the tree grow healthier.

How much base fertilizer should be applied to plum trees

When applying base fertilizer to plum trees, it must be done in moderation. For adult trees, 25 kg of pig manure can be applied to each tree, or 200 grams of biological organic fertilizer can be applied.

How to apply base fertilizer to plum trees

When caring for plum trees, appropriate topdressing is required. 1.5 kg of superphosphate needs to be applied before and after flowering. 0.4 kg of urea needs to be applied during the fruit expansion period and flower bud differentiation period, and urea should be applied once 20 days before harvest.