The importance of bottom dressing in the winter dormancy of trees

With the arrival of winter, trees enter a resting phase or vegetative rest. This is the ideal time to prepare the soil with a good bottom dressing, a practice that provides nutrients in a slow and balanced way, ensuring that the roots have everything they need to start the next growing season with strength.

Bottom fertilization is essential, as it improves soil structure and increases soil fertility in the long term. During the winter dormancy, trees can absorb certain nutrients that remain in the soil, storing them in their roots for spring sprouting. In addition, the soil at this time does not suffer as much wear and tear, allowing nutrients to remain longer and be available when temperatures rise and the tree comes back to life, so to speak.

How to carry out background fertilization?

To make an effective bottom dressing, the first thing to do is to make sure that the soil is well prepared. This means removing weeds and aerating the soil to facilitate nutrient absorption. Once this is done, the bottom dressing can be applied around the base of the trees, making sure it extends to the area where the roots reach, making sure not the trunk.

It is advisable to apply a moderate amount of fertilizer, as it is a gradual input that will last throughout the winter season. Below, we recommend two products that are perfect for this type of fertilization and that you can find in our store.

Product recommendations for background fertilization

1. Ecological Universal Fertilizer

The Ecological Universal Fertilizer is an ideal option for background fertilization, since it is a product of natural origin, which provides nutrients in a slow and balanced way. This fertilizer is composed of a mixture of organic matter that improves soil structure and increases its water retention capacity, which is essential for the health of the trees during the winter. In addition, being organic, it respects the natural balance of the soil and does not introduce chemicals that may affect beneficial fauna.

Benefits of Ecological Universal Fertilizer:

• It provides nutrients in a balanced and gradual way.
• Improves soil structure, facilitating water retention.
• It is environmentally friendly and promotes biodiversity.

2. Guano Fertilizer

Guano fertilizer is another highly recommended product for background fertilization. This fertilizer is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as containing micronutrients essential to the health of our trees. Guano is known for its rapid availability of nutrients, which means that even if it is applied in winter, it will begin to nourish the soil and will be ready for when the tree resumes its activity in spring. This fertilizer also helps improve soil microbial activity, which is essential for the decomposition of organic matter and the creation of a fertile, healthy soil.

Benefits of Guano Fertilizer:

• Rich in essential nutrients such as N-P-K and micronutrients.
• Improves soil microbial activity.
• It provides high quality organic matter that nourishes the soil in the long term.

Conclusions

Bottom-fertilizing during winter dormancy is an essential practice to ensure long-term tree health. Taking advantage of this time to enrich and nourish the soil with nutrients in a slow and balanced way allows trees to absorb everything they need to start the next season with energy. Both Organic Universal Fertilizer and Guano Fertilizer are excellent choices that will help improve soil quality and prepare your trees for strong, healthy growth.

Information note: Bulk fertilizers for professionals and small farmers

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