2026 Gardening Protocols

Precision Plant Nutrition

Best Fertilizer for Olive Trees: The 2026 Protocol for Maximum Oil and Fruit

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A split-screen photograph showing a healthy olive branch loaded with ripening fruit on the left, contrasted with an agricultural laboratory setting featuring soil testing equipment and data analysis on the right.

📊 2026 Olive Feeding Calendar Northern Hemisphere: March–April: High-N (21-0-0). May: Foliar Boron at 5–10% bloom. July: Balanced NPK (10-10-10). August–September: High-K (0-0-50, Potassium Sulfate only). Southern Hemisphere: September–October: High-N. November: Foliar Boron. January: Balanced NPK. February–March: High-K before harvest. The Boron Secret: Why Most Olive Groves Fail at Fruit Set Boron (B) is the

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Precision Plant Nutrition

Best Fertilizer for Potato Plants: The 2026 Protocol for Maximum Yield

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Comparison of common scab on potato skin vs healthy potato grown in acidic soil pH 5.2.

2026 Potato Nutrient Schedule Direct Answer: Apply high-nitrogen fertilizer during vegetative growth, phosphorus-rich amendments at planting for Tuber Initiation, and potassium-dominant formulas during Tuber Bulking to maximize Specific Gravity and prevent watery potatoes. Maintain soil pH between 4.8-5.5 using Elemental Sulfur to suppress Common Scab. The Scab vs. pH Rule: Why Acidity Determines Marketability The

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