Fertiliser Recommendations

Preparation of the 1986 Bulletin Fertiliser Recommendations

This publication is an updated version of the 1986 MAF New Zealand publication 'Fertiliser Recommendations for
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Lychees (Litchi chinensis) could be grown only in the warmest parts of New Zealand. For best growth they require
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The babaco (Carica x heilbornii Badillo nm.;pentagona (Heilborn) Badillo) is a perennial shrub of the papaya family
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Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is a vigorous growing vine. In its natural habitat in the mountainous regions of
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The feijoa (Acca sellowiana) is a native of South America where it is found in areas with acidic soils in Southern
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Element deficiencies where younger leaves are affected first Terminal buds die, distortion and necrosis of young leaves,
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Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are the most important of the berryfruits in the Rubus genus produced commercially overseas.
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Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) tolerate a wide range of soil types provided they are free draining. Such conditions
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Minimal pruning is generally carried out on citrus grown in New Zealand, thus the quantity of nutrient which needs to
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The first part of this section describes the general conditions likely to result in nutrient deficiency or toxicity
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The past three decades have seen a remarkable increase in horticultural production in New Zealand. Many new crops are
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General fertiliser recommendations for strawberries (Fragaria spp.) are difficult to make because the cropping
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Figs (Ficus carica) can produce good crops even under fairly low fertility levels. Soil cultivation should be only
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Guavas (Psidium gujava) can be successfully grown in a wide range of soils, but they are susceptible to wet feet.
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The casimiroa (Casimiroa edulis) appears to grow best on well drained light soils supplemented with large amounts of
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