How To Fertilize Soil In South Africa

What is Fertilize Soil?

Fertilization is supplementing the existing soil with additional, needed nutrients. Fertilizing wisely increases yield, quality (nitrogen content and digestibility), and profits. 

How To Fertilize Soil In South Africa?

Step 1 Have soil tested.

Step 2 Establish basic fertility level.

Step 3 Apply maintenance fertilizer.

Step 4 Use starter fertilizer.

Step 5 Side-dress with nitrogen.

Step 6 Maintain organic matter.

What is the best way to Fertilise soil?

It’s best to use manure that has been sitting in a compost pile for at least three months. Simply spread the manure over your soil at the end of autumn.

Turn the soil lightly in springtime to get rid of any remaining manure. You’ll need about 10 kg of composted manure per square meter.