Basic Nutrient Management Plan (for tree fruit growers)

compiled by J. Clements, UMass Extension

Table of Contents

UMass Extension Crop Insurance/Risk Management Education Program

Fertilizing Fruit Crops -- Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-852

Massachusetts Plant Nutrient Regulations: Information Sheet for Agricultural Land

Farm Information

Nutrient Management Plan (owner, operator name & contact info; date; map(s); crop(s) grown)

Management Units (list)

Map(s) of Management Units (goes here)

UMass Tree Fruit Fertilization Guidelines

Nutrient Recommendations for Apples (UMass Fact Sheet)

Apple Nutrition Recommendations (Revised 2005 by J. Clements, UMass Extension)

Apple and Pear Foliar Nutrient Timing for Top Quality & Production (Agro-K)

Peach Nitrogen Fertilization Guidelines - 2006

Soil Tests

UMass Soil & Plant Tissue Testing Lab -- Soil Test Form and Instructions for Commercial Fruit & Vegetable Crops

Leaf Analysis

Plant Tissue Sampling for Determining Fertilizer Needs of Fruit Crops

UMass Soil & Plant Tissue Testing Lab -- Plant Tissue Sample Submission Form and Instructions for TREE FRUIT

UMass Soil & Plant Tissue Testing Lab -- Plant Tissue Sample Submission Form and Instructions for SMALL FRUIT

Fertilizer Applications

Nutrient Application Record (photocopy as needed)

Mineral Nutrition Issue -- New York Fruit Quarterly, Spring 2004