"Pome Fruit (apples, pears, quince)" Soil Test Report for Ryan Sweet "South Side" (Nov 7, 2023, #DR6CC8)
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Follow Your Personalized Recommendations
Important: Always apply fertilizers according to label instructions
Your soil test indicates, on a yearly basis
per 100 sq. feet:
• Nitrogen (0.12 lb) is needed
• Phosphate (0.01 lb) is needed
See below for more information on each
Example 1: Manufactured Fertilizers
- For established or new plantings
- Nitrogen: Apply 0.125 lb 46-0-0 (Urea fertilizer) per 100 sq ft in the spring
- Phosphorus: Apply lb 0-46-0 (Triple Super Phosphate - TSP) per 100 sq ft in the spring
- Potassium: Apply lb 0-0-60 (Potash) per 100 sq ft in the spring
Characteristics: More readily available for plant uptake, more concentrated form of nutrients, generally less expensive per pound of fertilizer nutrient.
OR
Example 2: Natural Organic Fertilizers
- For established or new plantings
- Nitrogen: Apply 0.5 lb 12-0-0 (Dried blood fertilizer) per 100 sq ft in the spring
- Phosphorus: Apply 0.1 lb 4-12-0 (Bone meal) per 100 sq ft in the spring
- Potassium: Apply lb 0-0-6 (Green sand) per 100 sq ft in the spring
Characteristics: Nutrients released more slowly, can be more expensive if high rates are needed.
Lime Recommendation, Mineral, pH<6
5 lb/100 sq ft
NOTE: Lime should only be applied if growing non acid loving plants.
Notes:
- Approximate conversion of lb of nutrient needed to cups of nutrient needed:
- Fertilizers (0.1 lb = 1/4 cup)
- Ground limestone (0.1 lb = 1/8 cup)
- For established planting reduce nitrogen rate if shoot growth exceeds 18 inches of new growth.
- Single nutrient fertilizers can usually be found at lawn and garden centers or farmer fertilizer dealers.
- For the proper way to fertilize trees and shrubs see the link to "A homeowner's guide to nutrition and fertilization of landscape trees and shrubs".
- If using green sand and is different from 6%, divide 6 by in the product and multiply recommended amount by this factor.
For help with specific questions you may have about your customized results
- Fill out our "Ask an Expert" question form
- Call the MSUE Lawn and Garden Hotline, 1-888-MSUE-4MI (1-888-678-3464). This hotline is answered weekdays between 9:00- 12:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm.
- Visit the Gardening in Michigan web site, www.migarden.msu.edu
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