Tree Fert time is here.

[Football Hunter]

Be interesting to hear some thoughts on methods:How do you put the fert to the tree,timing,amount ,what kind,etc.

 

[ShaneHallum]

I always use Bio Paks.. Put one in the ground when I plant the tree. I add another pak once a year around the first of Spring.

 

[Jon]

Be interesting to hear some thoughts on methods:How do you put the fert to the tree,timing,amount ,what kind,etc.

We use triple 15. Depending on the size of the tree make a ring around the base of the tree 12-15 inches away from the trunk. Dont get it on the tree, one handfull on each side, depending on size.

 

[Football Hunter]

Be interesting to hear some thoughts on methods:How do you put the fert to the tree,timing,amount ,what kind,etc.

We use triple 15. Depending on the size of the tree make a ring around the base of the tree 12-15 inches away from the trunk. Dont get it on the tree, one handfull on each side, depending on size.

On top of the ground?

 

[Football Hunter]

I always use Bio Paks.. Put one in the ground when I plant the tree. I add another pak once a year around the first of Spring.

How?Do you dig a hole at the drip line?

 

[Jon]

Be interesting to hear some thoughts on methods:How do you put the fert to the tree,timing,amount ,what kind,etc.

We use triple 15. Depending on the size of the tree make a ring around the base of the tree 12-15 inches away from the trunk. Dont get it on the tree, one handfull on each side, depending on size.

On top of the ground?

Sorry Football Hunter, yes on top of the ground. And with the rain we are getting it soaks right in.

 

[Football Hunter]

Ok,that sounds pretty easy

 

[Hogbear]

http://www.lutzcorp.com/perfectspike/

 

[ShaneHallum]

I always use Bio Paks.. Put one in the ground when I plant the tree. I add another pak once a year around the first of Spring.

How?Do you dig a hole at the drip line?

Some people have good results putting them under the ball. I always plant my tree, and dig down to the top of the root system on the ball. Put the Biopak on top of the roots and cover back with dirt. Most biopaks are 2 year time released, so put one pak in at the time of planting and another when time is up from the first pak.

 

[Football Hunter]

http://www.lutzcorp.com/perfectspike/

I like that

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Generally before bud break. 1/2 to 1 pound of 10-10-10 per 1 inch dbh. Around the dripline, worked in shovel,hoe, etc. If I think the tree needs it. The slow release packets are great too.

 

[AllOutdoors]

I use chicken and donkey manure. Worked in and around hole at time of planting then added to top of ground out to the dripline.

 

[AllOutdoors]

I use chicken and donkey manure. Worked in and around hole at time of planting then added to top of ground out to the dripline.

 

[Boone 58]

I used a bulb auger on a cordless drill last year and drilled 5 holes in the treeline circumference of my sawtooth oaks....small still..........and poured each 6" deep hole with 13-13-13.
The little booger grew at least 2 feet in the branches last year.

 

[ROUGH COUNTRY HUNTER]

i am going to fertilize mine too,i read alot about putting it around the drip line

 

[BUCK-J]

Generally before bud break. 1/2 to 1 pound of 10-10-10 per 1 inch dbh. Around the dripline, worked in shovel,hoe, etc. If I think the tree needs it. The slow release packets are great too.

I talked to the forester that helped us get on the greenbelt and that is pretty much what he said . One pound of 10-10-10- or 12-12-12 per 1 inch of diameter of base INSIDE the drip line but away from base . Half inch diameter half pound , three inch diameter three pounds . He said spread on the ground was fine but if you didn,t want to fertilize competition foliage to take your dibble bar and make four holes and put fertilizer in there . I'm going now to get'r'done !!!

 

[spoon]

Did all my tree about 3 weeks ago

 

[Hogbear]

Whats a dripline?

The outer edge of the canopy of limbs. That's where most of the small hairy roots that take in nutrients are. The big roots right up near the trunk mainly just hold the tree in place and you have to get further out with your fertilizer for it to be absorbed.

 

[Football Hunter]

Better get to it,my plums and pears are budding out as of yesterday