Fertilizer Recommendation Tables - 2008 Revision

Nitrogen Requirements for Berries, Tree Fruits, Grapes and Nursery Stock

Strawberries - no print out - see publication 360

Raspberries, gooseberries & currants - 50 kg N/ha

Blueberries - no print out

*Low-Bush blueberries can be expected to have a lower N requirement

per plant because plants are smaller.

Nursery stock

• no print out; to be recommended by specialist.
• in liner beds - 50 kg N/ha before planting for coniferous and deciduous stock. No additional N in first year.
• established stock - in second and subsequent years apply 100 - 150 kg N/ha in 2 to 4 applications for coniferous and deciduous stock.

Tree fruits

• N to be recommended by Fruit and Vegetable Specialist using plant analysis. Suggested maximum 35 kg N/ha applied not later than July 1.

Approved: Ontario Soil Management Research and Services Committee (June 2008).