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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||