What fertilizer is best for persimmon trees?

Persimmons are native to China, and there are persimmon trees along the rivers. The roots of persimmon trees are very strong and developed, but it is difficult for the roots to heal themselves after being injured, so you should pay attention to the concentration and amount of fertilizer when applying fertilizer to avoid damaging the roots. Persimmon trees have strong adaptability and can adapt well to both acidic and alkaline fertilizers. Generally speaking, producing one ton of persimmons requires a large amount of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers, and a small amount of phosphorus. Among them, persimmon trees have the greatest demand for nitrogen.

Fertilizer for Persimmon Trees

1. Fertilizer

According to modern agricultural research, 1 ton of persimmons requires approximately 8-9kg of nitrogen, 6-7kg of potassium, and 2-3kg of phosphorus. Overall, the demand for nitrogen fertilizer is the greatest, so special attention should be paid when choosing fertilizers.

2. Planting and fertilization

Because the persimmon tree has a very developed root system, it must be planted deep when transplanting. Then, mix the farmyard manure and superphosphate evenly and put it in the planting hole. This will be beneficial to the growth and development of the roots.

3. Base fertilizer

After winter, all the leaves of the persimmon tree will fall off. It is time to start applying base fertilizer. Mix phosphorus and potassium fertilizers with farmyard manure evenly, and then apply fertilizer according to the actual growth situation of each tree. Then mix the fertilizer and soil evenly and fill the ditch.

Fertilization method for persimmon trees

1. Topdressing

Persimmon trees need topdressing during their growth and development period to make up for the deficiency of basal fertilizer. Usually, livestock manure, biogas sludge and quick-acting chemical fertilizers are mainly used, and they are applied every 20 days or so.

2. Foliar fertilization

Foliar fertilization is a method of topdressing based on the actual growth conditions of the persimmon tree. You can use amino acids, foliar fertilizers, high potassium, more than 98% potassium dihydrogen phosphate organic fertilizers, trace element concentration fertilizers, etc. It is best to do it in the morning, evening or on cloudy days.

3. Amount of fertilizer

The amount of fertilizer applied is generally based on the conditions of the soil and the persimmon tree. Usually, if the soil is sandy or clay, it is best to apply organic fertilizer. If the persimmon tree is older, the amount of fertilizer applied should be increased accordingly.