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Kiwifruit Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is a vigorous growing vine. In its natural habitat in the mountainous regions of central and southern China it is found growing in deep humus-rich soils on the sides of steep gullies. In New Zealand kiwifruit have ...More…
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Strawberry Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — General fertiliser recommendations for strawberries (Fragaria spp.) are difficult to make because the cropping character varies markedly between regions. Past recommendations have been based on the belief that strawberries require large amounts ...More…
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Feijoa Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — The feijoa (Acca sellowiana) is a native of South America where it is found in areas with acidic soils in Southern Brasil and Uruguay. It appears to be able to tolerate a wide range of climates and soil conditions provided water-logged conditions ...More…
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Babaco Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — The babaco (Carica x heilbornii Badillo nm.;pentagona (Heilborn) Badillo) is a perennial shrub of the papaya family found in the subtropical mountainous regions of Ecuador. It was first introduced to New Zealand in 1973 and is being grown for its ...More…
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Blackcurrant Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — There has been considerable work on blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) by British and East European scientists. Few New Zealand results are currently available. Samples for leaf analysis should be collected 2-3 weeks before fruit maturity. The youngest ...More…
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Lychee Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Lychees (Litchi chinensis) could be grown only in the warmest parts of New Zealand. For best growth they require abundant moisture. Samples for leaf analysis consist of the middle pair of leaflets from the second composite leaf located behind the ...More…
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Grapevine Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Among horticultural plants, grapevines are acknowledged as having less exacting nutritional requirements. They can be grown on a wide range of soil types, but nutritional problems show most commonly on lighter textured soils. Most established ...More…
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Raspberry Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are the most important of the berryfruits in the Rubus genus produced commercially overseas. Consequently, most of the nutritional studies and fertiliser experiments have been conducted with this species. Despite the ...More…
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Guava Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Guavas (Psidium gujava) can be successfully grown in a wide range of soils, but they are susceptible to wet feet. Adequate moisture must be supplied, particularly prior to harvest. Young trees should be supplied with 150-500 g 6:6:5 NPK balanced ...More…
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Olive Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Although olives (Olea europaea) will grow and produce fruit even on extraordinarly poor stony soils they do respond to fertilisers. They are shallow rooted and cultivation should be kept to a minimum. Samples for leaf analysis should be collected ...More…
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Persimmon Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is an emerging commercial fruit crop in New Zealand. Orchards predominantly consist of non-astringent cultivars, such as Fuyu and Matsumoto Wase Fuyu. Current nutritional recommendations are based on Japanese and New ...More…
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Passionfruit Fertiliser Recommendations
HortNET New Zealand — Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) tolerate a wide range of soil types provided they are free draining. Such conditions are essential to minimise the risk of root canker which is a complex disease resulting from a combination of Phytophthera, ...More…