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Show Page Six THE MT. PLEASANT (UTAH) PYRAMID March 27, 1964 Proper use of fertilizer helps fruit crop If you want to grow good fruit, remember that proper fertilization is important. Fruit trees and bushes require considerable care and maintenance, including wise fertilizing, to yield abundant, ty high-quali- fruit. In an Extension leaflet, titled "Fertilization of Fruit crops," we at the University based give recommendations on research and observations in Utah. You can obtain a free copy from your county extension agent. In general, we say, ' apply nitrogen each year and apply iron, manganese and zinc where you see symptoms indicating that these nutrients are deficient. Since Utah soils are capable of supplying the small amount of phosphorus and potassium needed by fruit trees, you should have enough without adding more in fertilizer. For best results, you want the nitrogen to move into the root zone along with winter moisture. That's why we say the best time to apply it is from late November to early March while the tree is dormant. Dont apply it later than one month before bloom in the spring. Putting the nitrogen in a 6 to 8 inches narrow band wide for young trees and 2 to 3 feet wide for mature trees around the tree near the outer edge will enable the trees to get maximum benefit from the fertilizer if you have a cover crop. However, if you clean cultivate, the trees will benefit most by having the fertilizer sprinkled over the area under the branches. Starting 2 to 3 feet out from the trunk, apply it as far out as the outer branches. refer Our recommendations to to actual nitrogen. Apply Vt pound for trees 1 to 3 years to 1 pound for trees old and . : , to 8 years old. If your trees are producing well, they need at least one pound of actual each year. Large nitrogen apple and cherry trees will to 3 pounds. need 1 3 m 'ir.Yfs This year... use enough fertilizer! Want a harvest you can point to with pride? Want a harvest that means higher returns for program . . . the planning help to guide you toward higher profits. See him today! your land needs. Have a soil test taken. Find cut what it takes for highest yields from your land. Your USS Nitrogen Fertilizer dealer has the know-ho. . . the And for nitrogen requirements, insist on USS Nitrogen Fertilizers. Highest quality USS Nitrogen Fertilizers are made by. United States Sjteel, sold by reliable dealers who can help you plan for profit. ! your efforts? Then fertilize now and use enough fertilizer use the right amount of the elements Fertilizers Qfctwsuiiminii w l at INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOCIATION Theres a branch near by to serve you. Nitrogen Fertilizers ueehtwQMiiii trademark |