How to fertilize plum blossoms? What fertilizer is best?

1. Fertilization time

Relatively speaking, plum blossoms require a lot of fertilizer. The first is in spring and autumn, which is when its growth rate is faster. In addition, it needs to be fertilized once when it is in the flowering period. Before winter, you also need to apply fertilizer once to help it survive the winter.

2. Types of Fertilization

The types of fertilizers required by plum blossoms are different at different times. When it is in the growth stage, the fertilizers it needs are various organic fertilizers, such as cake fertilizer and so on. When it is in the flowering period, it needs quick-acting fertilizer. Before winter, the fertilizer applied is decomposed organic fertilizer.

3. Fertilization method

1. No matter when you apply fertilizer, it needs to be diluted before use, and the concentration cannot be too high. After dilution, spread evenly on the soil surface. Fertilization can also be done together with watering to achieve a dilution effect.

2. The frequency of fertilization also needs to be controlled. Fertilization does not need to be too many times. During the peak growth period in spring and autumn, fertilization once every 20-30 days is generally enough to meet the needs. Fertilization only needs to be done once during flowering and in winter.

IV. Precautions

In summer, due to the very high temperature, plum blossoms may enter a dormant state. At this time, there is no need to apply fertilizer, otherwise it will cause its roots to rot and affect its normal growth.