Nutrient management is a challenge for producers of container-grown nursery crops.
Proper management of macro- as well as micro nutrients is essential for the successful production of vigorous woody plants. This set of web pages describes the nutrients needed by nursery crops, the particular challenges associated with growing nursery stock in containers, and strategies for addressing the nutrient demands of woody ornamental plants. Low cation exchange capacities of container media, and limited container volumes, increase the need to apply nutrients on a regular basis throughout the growing season.