Do you want to fertilize lovage in Missouri, but don’t know when the best time to do so is?
Fertilizing lovage is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Lovage requires a specific time to be fertilized and a particular amount of fertilization.
So if you fertilize them too early they will die and if you fertilize them too late you won’t get any harvest.
And if you fertilize too much you will “burn” your plant and if you don’t fertilize enough your lovage plant won’t grow quickly and large enough to bear a high-yield harvest.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to fertilize lovage in Missouri:
- To Learn More About WHEN To Fertilize Lovage then read this GUIDE!
When to Fertilize Lovage in Missouri
There are two specific times you should fertilize your lovage plants:
- You should immediately fertilize your lovage plants with a 10-10-10 NPK balanced fertilizer mix. Water soluble fertilizer tends to be better for herb plants like lovage. The fertilizer should either be mixed with the soil you are planting or in the hole before you transplant your lovage into the ground. This will allow your plants to grow quicker and larger.
- The second round of fertilization should be applied just as your lovage plant begins to grow large, edible leaves. You will want to still use a balanced fertilizer mix, preferably water-soluble. You will want to apply it to your soil and immediately water after and will continue to do this every 2 – 4 weeks. This will allow your lovage plant to bear bigger and more harvest.
When NOT to Fertilize Lovage in Missouri
There are certain times you should not fertilize your lovage plant.
- Don’t fertilize seedlings that are less than 1 month old.
- Don’t fertilize lovage plants without immediately watering them after.
- Don’t fertilize lovage plants once they have large, edible leaves on them.
- Don’t fertilize lovage after the initial fertilization period or before large, edible leaves begins to grow on your plant.
How Much Fertilizer Should I Apply to My Lovage Plants?
The amount of fertilization you apply will depend on the specific type of lovage plant you have.
As a general rule you should:
- Always follow the instructions on your fertilizer package. Never apply more than the recommended amount.
- Apply the proper amount of fertilization around your lovage plant and never directly on it or on its stem.
- Provide the same amount of fertilization each time you apply it so that your lovage plant does not become shocked by too many or too few nutrients.
If you want to learn WHEN to Fertilize ANY Plant in Missouri, head over HERE and just type in the plant you want to fertilize.
You can also find the BEST Fertilizers for Lovage or Any Plant HERE.
