Berry Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants

🍓 Old Cobblers Farm™ In Ground Berry Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants

NPK Ratio: 6-2-4
Designed for berries and ornamentals that thrive in acidic soil, this fertilizer supports strong foliage, root development, and fruit production while preserving ideal soil pH for acid-preferring plants. Ideal for in-ground beds and native woodland-type settings.

✅ 20 Acid-Loving Plants That Benefit from 6-2-4 Fertilizer

Berries

• Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.)

• Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

• Lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

• Huckleberries (Vaccinium membranaceum)

• Serviceberries (Amelanchier spp.)

• Juneberries (Amelanchier alnifolia)

• Salmonberries (Rubus spectabilis)

• Cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus)

• Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa)

• Currants (Ribes rubrum, Ribes nigrum)

Acid-Loving Ornamentals

• Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.)

• Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.)

• Camellias (Camellia japonica)

• Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides)

• Holly (Ilex spp.)

• Hydrangeas (Blue varieties, Hydrangea macrophylla)

• Pieris (Andromeda) (Pieris japonica)

• Heathers (Calluna vulgaris)

• Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

• Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii)

🧤 Application Guide

📅 Frequency of Application

📏 Dosage Recommendations

🔍 Adjust based on soil test results and plant vigor. Larger plants may require more; smaller or young plants less.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Application

• Prepare the Area

  • Clear mulch and debris from the root zone

  • Lightly water the soil if dry

  • Check pH if possible (target: 4.5–5.5)

• Apply Fertilizer

  • Spread evenly in a circle around the base of the plant

  • Avoid direct contact with stems

  • Work gently into top 1–2 inches of soil

• Water In

  • Water thoroughly to help nutrients soak in and activate

  • Apply mulch afterward to retain moisture and insulate roots

🌱 Ideal Soil Conditions

💡 Tip: Use pine needle mulch or peat to maintain soil acidity and reduce watering frequency.