What kind of fertilizer is good for walnut trees (base fertilizer application method)

The role of walnut tree base fertilizer

When caring for walnut trees, sufficient base fertilizer needs to be applied so that they have a large amount of nutrients to grow. The yield will also increase and the growth rate will also be faster. With sufficient nutrients, it will grow better.

When to apply fertilizer to walnut trees

Walnut trees are generally applied with base fertilizer in the autumn every year. This needs to be applied after the harvest because the soil temperature is relatively high at this time, which is not only conducive to the healing of injured roots and the formation and growth of new roots, but also conducive to the decomposition and absorption of farmyard manure.

Walnut tree fertilizer selection

1. Early-bearing walnut: Early-bearing walnut starts to bear fruit when it is 2 years old. You can apply some nitrogen fertilizer, about 50 grams, and 10 grams of phosphorus pentoxide.

2. Late-bearing walnut: Before it bears fruit, it needs to apply 50 grams of nitrogen fertilizer, 10 grams each of phosphorus pentoxide and potassium oxide. During the fruiting period, it also needs to apply 10 grams each of phosphorus pentoxide and potassium oxide.

How to apply base fertilizer to walnut trees

When applying base fertilizer to walnut trees, it is important to do it early, preferably after harvesting. Do not wait until the leaves fall to apply it, and it must be done in moderation. Each adult tree should be applied with 100-200 kg of high-quality organic fertilizer.

How much base fertilizer should be applied to walnut trees?

When fertilizing walnut trees, it must be done in moderation. Generally, 5,000 kg of organic fertilizer is applied, as well as appropriate amounts of phosphorus fertilizer and urea.

How to apply base fertilizer to walnut trees

When the walnut tree is growing, it needs 2-3 top dressings, one fertilization when it blooms and bears fruit, and another fertilization when the young fruit develops.