fertilizer for raspberries - Knowledgebase Question

Missoula, MT
Avatar for unclemilty
Question by unclemilty
May 16, 2007
I purchased Miracle Gro plant food for Azalea, Camellia 30-10-10 for my raspberries. Will that be ok? The nursery suggested it.


Image
Answer from NGA
May 16, 2007
You can use 30-10-10 on your raspberries but next time you purchase fertilizer, I'd recommend a 10-10-10. The plant food for azaleas and camellias is acidified which is something your raspberries will appreciate, but it's fairly high in nitrogen which will promote lush, green growth, but at the expense of flowers. A 10-10-10 will be lower in nitrogen so your raspberries will put more of their energy into both growing and flowering, hence you'll have more fruit.

Best wishes with your raspberries!

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by mcash70 and is called "Queen Ann's Lace"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.