Fruit Crops Fertilizer Solutions
Enhance Fruit Yield and Quality with Terafon’s Precision Nutrition Programs
Introduction to Fruit Crops
Tree-fruit crops such as apple (Malus domestica), peach (Prunus persica), citrus (Citrus spp.) and mango (Mangifera indica) represent high-value cropping systems centred on yield, quality (size, colour, flavour), storage and marketable shelf-life. Nutrient management is critical—not only to maximise tonnage but also to maintain fruit firmness, uniformity, sugar content and market grade.
Nutrient Requirements
Essential macro- and micro-nutrients that support growth, fruit set, development and storage quality in fruit-tree systems.
| Nutrient | Function | Deficiency Symptoms | Recommended Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | Promotes shoot and leaf growth, supports bloom and fruit development | Pale leaves, reduced canopy growth, poor fruit set | Urea or balanced NPK 20-10-10 |
| Phosphorus (P) | Encourages root establishment, flowering and early fruit set | Stunted roots, late fruiting | DAP or NPK 16-20-12 |
| Potassium (K) | Improves size, colour, flavour, firmness and storage life | Leaf edges scorch, soft fruit, low sugar | Muriate of potash (MOP) or NPK 12-12-24 |
| Calcium (Ca) & Magnesium (Mg) | Strengthen cell walls, enhance firmness and shelf-life, assist chlorophyll | Blossom end rot, fruit cracking, soft flesh | Dolomite, MgSO₄, Ca-based amendments |
| Boron (B) & Zinc (Zn) | Support pollination, fruit set, uniform fruit size and cell integrity :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} | Fruit drop, misshapen fruits | Chelated Zn, boron foliar applied |
Fertilizer Recommendations
In high-value fruit orchards, nutrient application must be aligned with growth phases to optimise yield, quality and storage life.
Pre-Planting / Establishment
Apply a basal fertiliser rich in P and K plus organic matter to build root-zone and early vegetative vigour.
Vegetative Growth / Canopy Development
Apply moderate N to develop leaf canopy; maintain Mg and Ca levels to support structural integrity and drought tolerance.
Flowering / Fruit Set
Ensure full K and B supply; optimise bloom health and fruit retention for marketable crop size.
Fruit Growth / Maturation
Increase K and maintain Ca/Mg to enhance fruit quality, sugar accumulation, firmness and shelf life.
Pre-Harvest / Storage Preparations
Recommended Products
Terafon® FruitMax NPK 18-10-20
Terafon® PremiumFruit K30
Terafon® MicroFruit (Ca + Mg + B + Zn)
Terafon® OrchardPrime Organic-Mineral
Soil health conditioner for orchard systems, improving structure, microbial activity and long-term fertility.
Application Guidelines by Growth Stage
Pre-Planting / Soil Preparation
Vegetative / Canopy Growth
Flowering / Fruit Set
Fruit Growth / Maturation
Pre-Harvest & Post-Harvest
Results & Benefits
- Improved fruit yield, size and market-grade uniformity
- Enhanced sweetness, colour, firmness and shelf-life
- Better nutrient-use efficiency and lower input waste
- Stronger tree health, reduced drop, improved return on investment
- Long-term orchard fertility and sustainable productivity
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Contact & Resources
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