When, with what and how often?

When is the best time to fertilize?

The nature of the fertilizer largely determines the right time for use. Organic fertilizer is processed in advance by soil organisms so that it is available for the plants. Mineral and mineral-organic fertilizers work immediately due to their chemical components. The following overview lists the best fertilization dates:

• Organic fertilizer (compost, plant manure): in autumn and again in spring
• Mineral or mineral-organic fertilizer: depending on the duration of action, once in spring or every 4-6 weeks

For maple in pot liquid fertilizer is perfect for practical reasons. The time of application extends from March / April to August / September.

Which fertilizers are recommended?

In the balanced nutrient supply of maple trees, nitrogen plays a subordinate role. Above all, native species are fast-growing, so that the additional administration of nitrogen causes fattening cell growth and susceptibility to

Diseases elevated. So give preference to organic fertilizers, such as compost, Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) and Herbal manure. A maple should be spared the concentrated nitrogen load of mineral fertilizers such as blue corn.

What should you pay particular attention to when fertilizing?

Fertilizers are applied to the maple tree exactly where pathogenic pathogens lurk as a gateway for injuries. The careful application of fertilizers is therefore just as important as the quality. How to do it right:

• Always work in fertilizers superficially and carefully without damaging the roots
• Do not use fertilizer on dust-dry soil, but water beforehand
• Fill up with plenty of clear water

Ideally, you should start fertilizing as part of the planting process by enriching the excavation of the planting pit to a third with ripe compost and horn shavings.