Container Fruit Tree Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants

🍓 Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Plant Growth Container Fruit Tree Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants (6-2-4 NPK) 🌿

Give your acid-loving container-grown fruit trees the targeted nutrition they need with Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Plant Growth Container Fruit Tree Fertilizer, formulated with a 6-2-4 NPK ratio. This low-phosphorus, high-organic blend supports strong foliage, gentle fruit development, and root growth in trees that thrive in low-pH soil—ideal for berries, citrus, and specialty tropicals in containers.

🌱 Perfect For These Acid-Loving Container Fruit Trees & Shrubs

Specially designed for fruit trees and small fruits that flourish in acidic conditions:

• Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.)

• Citrus Trees (Lemon, Lime, Orange)

• Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

• Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

• Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)

• Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)

• Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

• Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana)

• Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)

• Fig (Ficus carica)

• Avocado (Persea americana)

• Olive (Olea europaea)

• Dwarf Cherry Tree

• Dwarf Apple (Malus domestica, acid-tolerant types)

• Dwarf Pomegranate

• Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.)

• Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)

• Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)

• Elderberry (Sambucus spp.)

• Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana)

🧪 How to Apply

Application Frequency

• Initial Feeding: Begin in early spring when new growth appears

• Growing Season: Reapply every 8–10 weeks through late summer

• Final Application: Stop 6–8 weeks before expected frost to prepare plants for dormancy

Recommended Quantity

• Young Trees (1–2 years)

  • Container Size: Up to 5 gallons

  • Amount: 1 tbsp per container

• Mature Trees (3+ years)

  • Container Size: 10 gallons or more

  • Amount: 2–3 tbsp per container (or per label instructions)

Steps to Apply

• Check Soil Moisture: Apply to slightly moist soil for best absorption

• Apply Fertilizer: Spread evenly around the edge of the container, avoiding contact with trunk/stem

• Mix Lightly: Use a hand trowel to incorporate into top 1–2 inches of soil

• Water Thoroughly: Soak the soil to activate the fertilizer and move nutrients to the root zone

🌍 Ideal Soil Conditions

• Soil pH: 4.5 – 6.0 (ideal for acid-loving plant nutrient uptake)

• Soil Type: Use well-draining, loamy potting mix with peat moss, pine bark, and compost

• Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding both drying out and overwatering

• Organic Matter: Enrich soil with compost, worm castings, or acid-loving mix to improve nutrient retention and microbial activity

• Drainage: Ensure containers have adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot

Pro Tip from the Farm:
Pair this fertilizer with pine needle mulch or shredded bark to help maintain soil acidity and retain container moisture—ideal for high-performing, pH-sensitive fruit trees.