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Fertilizing Fruit Trees Guide from Missouri Advice
W R Gardner of the University of Missouri notes tree condition guides fertilizer needs. Vigorous trees with green foliage may not need fertilizer, while weak growth and pale leaves suggest application. Nitrogen is the key element, best supplied by quick-acting fertilizers like nitrate of soda or ammonium sulfate. Apply five to six pounds nitrate or four to five pounds ammonium sulfate in early spring, water-soak around the tree to cover the area equal to the branch spread. Fertilizer complements pruning spraying and cultivation, not a replacement.
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W. R. Gardner
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
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