Organic inputs contribute nutrients and organic matter to the root environment. Application timing depends on the crop, growth stage and soil preparation schedule.
The article discusses preparing soil before planting, considering seasonal growth in trees, and combining solid and liquid inputs where appropriate. Mature material and placement near the active root zone are central themes. Crop-specific instructions should guide the actual application.
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Different fertilizer inputs serve different purposes in a crop nutrition program. The article compares agricultural inputs in the context of productivity, soil conditions and environmental sustainability.
Read the story →Winter irrigation decisions for citrus should reflect rainfall and the moisture held in the root zone. Seasonal rainfall alone does not describe the conditions of every orchard.
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Soil fertility depends on both the nutrients present and the conditions that make them available to roots. This article introduces pH, exchange capacity and salinity alongside the main groups of plant nutrients.
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