Do you want to fertilize fennel in Maryland, but don’t know when the best time to do so is?
Fertilizing fennel is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Fennel require 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 fruit.
And if you fertilize too much you will “burn” your plant and if you don’t fertilize enough your fennel plant won’t grow quickly and large enough to bear a high yield of fruit.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to fertilize fennel in Maryland:
- To Learn More About WHEN To Fertilize Fennel, Check Out This GUIDE!
When to Fertilize Fennel in Maryland
There are two specific times you should fertilize your fennel plants:
- You should immediately fertilize your fennel plants with a 10-10-10 NPK balanced fertilizer mix. The fertilizer should either be mixed with the soil you are planting or in the hole before you transplant your fennel into the ground. This will allow your plants to grow quicker and larger.
- The second round of fertilization should be applied just as your fennel plant begins to grow fruit. You will want to still use a 10-10-10 balanced fertilizer mix. You will want to apply it to your soil and immediately water after. This will allow your fennel plant to bear bigger and more fruit.
When NOT to Fertilize Fennel in Maryland
There are certain times you should not fertilize your fennel plant.
- Don’t fertilize seedlings that are less than 1 month old.
- Don’t fertilize fennel plants without immediately watering them after.
- Don’t fertilize fennel plants once they have ripened fruit on them.
- Don’t fertilize fennel after the initial fertilization period or before fruit begins to grow on your plant.
How Much Fertilizer Should I Apply to My Fennel Plants?
The amount of fertilization you apply will depend on the specific type of fennel 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 fennel plant and never directly on it or on its stem.
- Provide the same amount of fertilization each time you apply it so that your fennel plant does not become shocked by too many or too few nutrients.
If you want to learn WHEN to Fertilize ANY Plant in Maryland, head over HERE and just type in the plant you want to fertilize.
You can also find the BEST Fertilizers for Fennel or Any Plant HERE.
