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Apply about two ounces of a 5-10-5 fertilizer around each plant. Starting the second season and annually thereafter, fertilize raspberries in early spring before growth begins. Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10, at a rate of 15 to 20 pounds of fertilizer per 1,000 square feet of planting. If using the hill system, apply about one-half cup per plant. Don't fertilize raspberries in late summer or early fall as it may force new growth that does not harden off properly for winter.
Establishing the Planting Blueberries require a site free of bermudagrass and johnsongrass with good air drainage to prevent winter injury and frost damage and a soil that is acid and wellÂ­drained with medium to low fertility. In addition, blueberries require irrigation for optiÂ­mum growth and fruit production.aintaining the Planting. Fertilizing and Mulching. To prevent damage to the root system, blueberries. should not receive fertilizer at planting or after. indicate a different fertilizer requirement, apply. 10-10-10 at 2 tablespoons per plant as a band in a. 12-inch radius circle; after six weeks, apply 1 tableÂ­. spoon ammonium sulfate in the ... l