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Crop Code No. 206

 

 

 

 

 

Fig Trees

 

 Soil Groups 1, 2, 3, or 4

 

 

 

Desired pH 6.0 – 6.5

Phosphorus

Potassium

 

Low

Medium

Sufficient

High

Excessive

 

Comment Numbers

Low

590

 590

590

 591

 591

Medium

590

 590

590

 591

 591

Sufficient

592

 592

592

 593

 593

High

592

 592

592

 593

 593

Excessive

592

 592

592

 593

 593

COMMENTS (68, 69, 118, 535, 590, 591, 592, 593, 599, 654, 655)

118   Two cups (1 pint) fertilizer is equal to approximately 1 pound.  Three-quarter pint limestone weights approximately 1 pound.

535      Broadcast dolomitic limestone as recommended, either in the fall or early spring.

590   Prior to planting, broadcast 4 lbs triple superphosphate (0-46-0) and 3 lbs muriate of potash (0-0-60) per 1,000 square feet and mix to a depth of 6 inches.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are L-L, L-M, L-S, M-L, M-M, M-S)

591   Prior to planting, broadcast 4 lbs triple superphosphate (0-46-0) per 1,000 square feet and mix to a depth of 6 inches.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are L-H, L-EX, M-H, M-EX)

592   Prior to planting, broadcast 3 lbs muriate of potash 0-0-60 and mix to a depth of 6 inches.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are S-L, S-M, S-S, H-L, H-M, H-S, EX-L, EX-M, EX-S)

593   No phosphate or potash fertilizer is required.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are S-H, S-EX, H-H, H-EX, EX-H, EX-EX)

599   For plants 1 to 2 years old, apply 1/3 lb 10-10-10 fertilizer per tree each month from the beginning of growth through the end of July.  For a bush 12 to 15 feet tall, apply 4 lbs 10-10-10 per tree in late April, early June, and mid-July.  For trees less than 12 feet in height, apply about 1 lb 10-10-10 per tree for each foot of height and split into 3 applications at the times given above.  If the fruit are not reaching maturity and ripening properly, excess fertilizer or drought may be the cause and fertilization should be reduced.  If soil test magnesium level is low and lime recommended, use dolomitic limestone.