{"id":4262,"date":"2023-04-01T05:49:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T04:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=4262"},"modified":"2023-04-01T05:49:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T04:49:33","slug":"how-to-fertilize-apple-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/how-to-fertilize-apple-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fertilize apple tree?"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the apple tree has flowered and the petals have fallen, the process of fertilization begins. The pollen from the male apple tree combines with the female apple tree’s ovules to form the seed of the apple. Apple growers can help nature along by fertilizing the apple tree.<\/p>\n

Apply a balanced fertilizer to your apple tree in early spring, before new growth begins. diluted, and applied according to package directions.<\/p>\n

What is the best fertilizer for apple trees? <\/h2>\n

Fruit trees prefer an organic, high nitrogen fertilizer. Blood meal, soybean meal, composted chicken manure, cottonseed meal, and feather meal are all good, organic nitrogen sources.<\/p>\n

It’s important to fertilize your trees in the spring, before June 1, in order to ensure they have the nutrients they need to grow properly. Young apple trees should aim to grow 12″ or more per year; if they’re growing less than that, you may need to increase the fertilizer you use in subsequent years by 50%.<\/p>\n

How often should apple trees be fertilized <\/h3>\n