FYN Principle #3 - Fertilize Appropriately

Fertilize Appropriately Plant Nutrition Nutrients Physiology Soil Nutrient Deficiencies Fertilizers Selecting Forms of N Reading the label Applying When How much How to Author: Rebecca McNair Edited by: Allison Steele

Plant Nutrition ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],In the following table, 18 elements are classified by the relative quantity needed by plants.

[object Object],Nitrogen N Phosphorus P Potassium K Sulfur S Calcium Ca Magnesium Mg Iron Fe Manganese Mn Boron Bo Copper Cu Zinc Zn Molybdenum Mo Chlorine Cl Cobalt Co Nickel Ni Carbon C Hydrogen H Oxygen O ,[object Object],[object Object]

Soil- The interface of minerals , air , water , and life ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Florida’s Sandy Soils ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Organic Matter ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Combine natural organic materials with commercially produced fertilizers to maximize benefits while minimizing negative environmental impacts.

Why Apply Fertilizer? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rose with iron deficiency.

Nutrient Deficiency ,[object Object],Learning to identify nutrient deficiencies can help to determine which element is limiting growth…

Nitrogen Deficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Solution: Azalea

Potassium Deficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Bauhinia Palm Apply potash, potassium chloride, or potassium sulfate. Solution:

Magnesium Deficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Date Palm Holly Apply magnesium sulfate or Epsom salt Solution:

Iron Deficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Apply iron sulfate or chelated iron. Fishtail Palm Bahiagrass Sweetgum Solution:

Manganese Deficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Queen Palm Sago Palm Gardenia

Zinc Deficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Dogwood Peach

Soil pH ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Soil pH Acidic Alkaline

Suitable Plants ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

When Do I Apply Nitrogen & Potassium to Lawns & Landscape Plants? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Selecting a Fertilizer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Water Soluble Nitrogen ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Available in liquid & granular form Fertilizer burn

Water Insoluble Nitrogen ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Florida Fertilizer Label ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Guaranteed Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Don’t Be Fooled ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Applying fertilizer when no plant response is desired, or when no response is obtained is wasteful and may contribute to water, soil and air pollution.

Palms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Mg

How Much Is Needed? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Calculating Rates of N ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Fertilizer Bag 16-2-8 ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~

How to Apply Fertilizer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Reduce Stormwater Runoff ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Further Reading http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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