2 weeks after harvest, gardeners begin to prepare fruit trees for winter and the new season. During the fruiting period, the soil became impoverished and the crops were depleted. And only impeccable feeding will restore the plants’ strength, give them the opportunity to rest peacefully over the winter and return to the new season in a healthy and strong form.
Feeding in autumn
The procedures carried out must be competent and balanced. Include mineral fertilizers and organic matter. Carry out taking into account the age characteristics of the trees and last year’s mistakes. Carry out strictly according to schedule in compliance with consumables standards.
Mineral fertilizers
A lack of microelements in the soil negatively affects the condition of trees. Deficiency of phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium is especially noticeable. Replenishing the reserves of these substances regenerates soil balance.
Phosphorus supplements
Double or simple superphosphate, or bone meal are chosen as fertilizers.
The main functions of phosphorus-containing fertilizers are activation of metabolism and strengthening of the root system. Therefore, fertilizers are applied closer to the roots, digging them along with the soil to the length of the bayonet of a shovel.
Potash fertilizers
The following substances are used:
- potassium sulfate;
- potassium chloride;
- potassium salt.
Fertilizers restore immunity and stamina, help cope with winter frosts.
Nitrogen fertilizers
In autumn, pure nitrogen fertilizers are not recommended. Nitrogen has the property of activating the growth of foliage and shoots. The tree will not have time to go through the vegetation process before winter and will die. Only complex preparations containing nitrogen are used.
Organic fertilizers
Such fertilizers improve soil fertility. Each tree receives up to 5 buckets of organic matter during autumn feeding. Fertilizers are added during digging to the length of a bayonet of a garden shovel of 260 mm.
Manure
In autumn, it is added under the tree during digging. The substrate rate per 1 sq. meter is 6-8 kg. Dig and water with a large volume of liquid.
Trees are not fed with fresh manure due to the large volume of ammonia, which can destroy plants in a short period of time. It is advisable to use manure that has been aged for 2-3 years. But you shouldn't keep the fertilizer longer than this, as it will lose its usefulness.
10 things to do at the dacha in April
Manure
Bird droppings contain important elements, but if you don't follow the dosage, the accumulation of nitrates in the fruits will increase sharply. Manure that has been lying for more than a year is selected. The solution is prepared as follows: a third of a bucket of manure is poured with water and left to brew for a week. After the trunk circle has been dug up, the prepared composition is poured under the tree at the rate of 3-4 kg of manure per 1 square meter.
Humus
Humus is suitable for any soil in autumn feeding. After harvesting, the substrate is added at the rate of 8 kg per 1 square meter.
Peat mixtures
CompostIn autumn, pure nitrogen fertilizers are not recommended. Nitrogen has the property of activating the growth of foliage and shoots. The tree will not have time to go through the vegetation process before winter and will die. Only complex preparations containing nitrogen are used.
Organic fertilizers
Such fertilizers improve soil fertility. Each tree receives up to 5 buckets of organic matter during autumn feeding. Fertilizers are added during digging to the length of a bayonet of a garden shovel of 260 mm.
Manure
Trees are not fed with fresh manure due to the large volume of ammonia, which can destroy plants in a short period of time. It is advisable to use manure that has been aged for 2-3 years. But you shouldn't keep the fertilizer longer than this, as it will lose its usefulness.
10 things to do at the dacha in April
Manure
Bird droppings contain important elements, but if you don't follow the dosage, the accumulation of nitrates in the fruits will increase sharply. Manure that has been lying for more than a year is selected. The solution is prepared as follows: a third of a bucket of manure is poured with water and left to brew for a week. After the trunk circle has been dug up, the prepared composition is poured under the tree at the rate of 3-4 kg of manure per 1 square meter.
- Humus
- Humus is suitable for any soil in autumn feeding. After harvesting, the substrate is added at the rate of 8 kg per 1 square meter.
- Peat mixtures
The compositions are added simultaneously with manure, placing the fertilizers in layers, each 25 cm thick. Top dressing is carried out 4 months after harvesting, at the time of digging. It is necessary to apply 3 kg of the mixture per 1 sq. meter.
CompostIn autumn, nitrogenous fertilizers in their pure form are not recommended. Nitrogen has the property of activating the growth of foliage and shoots. The tree will not have time to go through the growing season before winter and will die. Only complex preparations containing nitrogen are used.
Organic fertilizers
Manure
In the fall it is brought under the tree when digging. Substrate norm per 1 sq. meter – 6–8 kg. Dig and water with a large volume of liquid.
Trees are not fed with fresh manure due to the large volume of ammonia, which can destroy plants in a short period of time. It is advisable to use manure that has been sitting for 2-3 years. But the fertilizer should not be kept for more than this time, as its usefulness is lost.
10 things to do at the dacha in April
- Litter
- Bird droppings contain important elements, but if the dosage is not followed, the accumulation of nitrates in fruits will increase sharply. Litter that has been lying around for more than a year is selected. The solution is prepared as follows: fill a third of a bucket of litter with water and let it brew for a week. After the trunk circle has been dug up, the prepared mixture is poured under the tree at the rate of 3–4 kg of droppings per 1 square meter. meter.
- Humus
Humus for autumn feeding is suitable for any soil.After harvesting, the substrate is added at the rate of 8 kg per 1 sq. m. meter.
