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*Crop Code No. 013*
Kiwi Fruit

Soil Groups 1 or 2					Desired pH 6.0 – 6.5
Phosphorus	Potassium
	Low	Medium	Sufficient	High		Excessive
	Pounds of N-P₂O₅-K₂O per acre
Low	150- 70-175	150- 70-130	150- 70-80	150- 70-40		150- 70-0
Medium	150- 50-175	150- 50-130	150- 50-80	150- 50-40		150- 50-0
Sufficient	150- 25-175	150- 25-130	150- 25-80	150- 25-40		150- 25-0
High	150- 0-175	150- 0-130	150- 0-80	150- 0-40		150- 0-0
Excessive	150- 0-175	150- 0-130	150- 0-80	150- 0-40		150- 0-0

COMMENTS (1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 105, 340, 650, 652, 653)

9 Apply 10 lbs sulfur per acre, or sufficient sulfur-containing fertilizer to supply this amount. (For Soil Codes 1 and 2)

340 Collect soil sample several months before planting in order to be able to follow the fertilizer and lime recommendation prior to planting. For spring planting, apply lime in the fall and broadcast before planting nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizer in the late winter based on the soil test recommendation. Incorporation 1 to 1.5 lbs organic fertilizer (bone meal, tankage, peat moss, or cotton seed meal) in each hole at planting, completely incorporated in order to prevent root damage. During first 3 years in lieu of the recommendations given for mature plants, for young vines apply a nitrogenous fertilizer in split applications as follows:

Year 1

Approximately two weeks after planting, apply 18 ounces urea or equivalent nitrogen for each 100 feet of row in a band 1.5 feet on both sides of the plant in March. Follow with 3 or 4 applications from April through July. DO NOT APPLY ANY FERTILIZER AFTER THE END OF JULY, which allows plant tissue to harden before the advent of freezing temperatures. Do not apply fertilizer in a ring around the plant as this may harm the root system. Apply fertilizer in bands on both sides of the plant in order to encourage extensive root growth. Do not place dry fertilizer within an 8 inch zone around the tree trunk.

Year 2

In the second year of growth, more fertilizer is spread over a broader area. Apply 45 ounces urea or the equivalent amount of nitrogen for each 100 feet of row in a band 2.5 feet on both sides of the plant in March. Follow with 3 additional applications of 23 ounces urea or equivalent amount of nitrogen for each 100 feet of row (2.5 feet on both sides of the plant) from April through July.

Year 3

Apply 90 ounces urea or equivalent amount of nitrogen for each 100 feet of row in a band 2.5 feet on both sides of the plant. Follow with 3 additional applications of 45 ounces urea or equivalent amount of nitrogen for each 100 feet of row (2.5 feet on both sides of the plant) from April through July.

Year 4

Soil test and follow the recommendation given for established mature plants (See the table). Split fertilizer applications starting in March with balance applied in June. In March, apply all the phosphate and potash fertilizer recommended along with two-thirds of the nitrogen. Apply balance of nitrogen in June. Fertilizer applied in the fourth and subsequent years should be broadcast evenly on the orchard floor. If lime is recommended, apply in the fall. In addition to soil fertilization of mature orchards, benefits have been demonstrated by the use of foliar application of liquid fertilizers. Four to 6 applications, as tank-mixed pesticide sprays, have been used successfully. Apply 2 lbs 3:1:1 ratio fertilizer with micronutrients per acre in the early season, and a 2:1:4 ratio fertilizer in the late season. Kiwifruit is sensitive to boron, especially young vines. Boron rate should not exceed 0.5 lbs boron per acre per year. Care should be exercised in the use of other micronutrients as well.

653 Soil test zinc is low, however, this is not a zinc sensitive crop, therefore no zinc is recommended. (When soil test zinc is low)