What NPK Ratio Do Fruit Trees Need?
Fruit trees need a balanced 10-10-10 NPK ratio for general feeding. Young non-bearing trees benefit from slightly higher nitrogen for canopy development. Once trees begin bearing fruit, shift to a formula with more phosphorus and potassium like 5-10-10 to support fruit production. Citrus trees specifically need an 8-8-8 with micronutrients including iron, manganese, and zinc.
What You Need to Know
Fruit trees need a balanced 10-10-10 NPK ratio for general feeding. Young non-bearing trees benefit from slightly higher nitrogen for canopy development. Once trees begin bearing fruit, shift to a formula with more phosphorus and potassium like 5-10-10 to support fruit production
Citrus trees specifically need an 8-8-8 with micronutrients including iron, manganese, and zinc.
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