Non-Chemical Management
- Fertilize moderately according to the needs of the plant.
- Never apply fertilizer to plants stressed by heat or drought.
- Do not apply dry or granular fertilizers where they will come into contact with wet foliage, as burned spots on the foliage may result.
- Fertilizers require moisture to work. For best results, apply fertilizers to moist soils and water in thoroughly.
- When in doubt, soil tests will provide information about the levels of nutrients already available in your soil. For the most accurate results, contact a reputable soil testing facility for more information.
- Where excess fertilizer is suspected in container plants, some of the salts may be leached from the soil by watering heavily and allowing the waste water to drain away from the pot. This will only be effective for quick-release or liquid fertilizers, however.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!