Autumn Fertilization of Fruit Trees – for a Stronger Spring Start

September is the time when harvest is still ongoing in orchards, yet gardeners are already preparing their plants for winter. Although fruit trees may appear to be resting, their roots remain active, storing essential nutrients. This determines how well they will overwinter and how vigorously they will begin vegetation the following spring.

What challenges do gardeners face?

One of the most common mistakes is assuming that no additional fertilization is needed after harvesting fruit. However, depleted soil and a weakened root system in autumn often result in slower awakening in spring, weaker bud formation, and lower resistance to frost.

Why is autumn fertilization important?

During this period, fruit trees especially need phosphorus and potassium. These nutrients strengthen the root system, help shoots mature, and ensure greater resistance to winter cold. In contrast, excess nitrogen in autumn is undesirable, as it stimulates new shoot growth that may fail to mature and become damaged by frost.

Autumn Fertilizer – a reliable choice for your orchard

The specially formulated Autumn Fertilizer for Lawns, Garden, and Orchard Plants is also an excellent solution for fruit trees. Its composition, with reduced nitrogen and higher levels of potassium and phosphorus, is quickly absorbed and designed to prepare plants for winter.

Benefits for fruit trees:

• stronger root system,
• increased resistance to frost and unfavorable conditions,
• improved soil structure and microbial activity,
• faster spring start and more abundant flowering.

How to fertilize fruit trees in autumn?

It is recommended to spread the fertilizer evenly around the tree’s canopy zone so that the active ingredients reach the most vital root area. The best time is September–October, when fruit trees are finishing fruiting, while the soil is still warm and the plants are actively storing reserves.