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How to Determine Fertilizer Rates and Application Timing in Bareroot Forest Nurseries

The uptake and utilization of N, P, and K is affected by nutrient characteristics, seedling factors and nursery environment. Fertilization plans should be customized to reflect individual nursery characteristics. Fertilizer application rates can be determined through soil testing or by crop use. Timing of fertilizer applications varies between nutrients based on nutrient characteristics and seedling response.


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Author(s): Thomas D. Landis, James W. Fischer

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1985

Event: Intermountain Nurseryman's Association Meeting
1985 - Fort Collins, CO