COMMENTS (68, 69, 118, 535, 607, 608, 609, 610, 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.

607   Fertilize annually in split applications.  Broadcast 1 cup 10-10-10 fertilizer per tree per year of tree age with a maximum application of 12 cups.  Half of the recommended amount
should be applied before growth begins and the other after fruit set.  Each application is broadcast over the area at the drip line of the tree.  If there is no fruit set, do not apply the
second half of the application.  If the trees are pruned heavily, reduce the amount of fertilizer applied in relation to the severity of pruning.  Heavily pruned trees most likely will not
need fertilizer for a year or two.  Also, if the pear trees make too much vegetative growth, reduce the rate of fertilization for the next year.  Shoot growth on bearing pear trees should average about 6 inches annually.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are L-L, L-M, L-S, M-L, M-M, M-S)

608      Fertilize annually in split applications.  Broadcast ¼ cup triple superphosphate (0-46-0) and 1/2 cup calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) per tree per year of tree age with a maximum
application of 2 cups triple superphosphate (0-46-0) and 6 cups calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0).  Half of the recommended amount should be applied before growth begins and the other
after fruit set.  Each application is broadcast over the area at the drip line of the tree.  If there is no fruit set, do not apply the second half of the application.  If the trees are pruned
heavily, reduce the amount of fertilizer applied in relation to the severity of pruning.  Heavily pruned trees most likely will not need fertilizer for a year or two.  Also, if the pear tree
has too much vegetative growth, reduce the rate of fertilization for the next year.  Shoot growth on bearing pear trees should average only about 6 inches annually.
(Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are L-H, L-EX, M-H, M-EX)

609   Fertilize annually in split applications.  Broadcast 3/4 cup 15-0-15 or equivalent fertilizer per tree per year of tree age with a maximum application of  6 cups.  Half of the
recommended amount should be applied before growth begins and the other after fruit set.  Each application is broadcast over the area at the drip line of the tree.  If there is no fruit set, do not apply the second half of the application.  If the trees are pruned heavily, reduce the amount of fertilizer applied in relation to the severity of pruning.  Heavily pruned trees
most likely will not need fertilizer for a year or two.  Also, if the pear tree has too much vegetative growth, reduce the rate of fertilization for the next year.  Shoot growth on bearing
pear trees should average only about 6 inches annually. (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)
 

610   Fertilize annually in split applications.  Broadcast 3/4 cup calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) per tree per year of tree age with a maximum application of 6 cups.  Half of the recommended
amount should be applied before growth begins and the other after fruit set.  Each application is broadcast over the area at the drip line of the tree.  If there is no fruit set, do not
apply the second half of the application.  If the trees are pruned heavily, reduce the amount of fertilizer applied in relation to the severity of pruning.  Heavily pruned trees most likely will not need fertilizer for a year or two.  Also, if the pear tree has too much vegetative growth, reduce the rate of fertilization for the next year.  Shoot growth on bearing pear trees
should average only about 6 inches annually. (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are S-H, S-EX, H-H, H-EX, EX-H, EX-EX)