Re: Question
The native soils may have better inherent fertility. I have no idea where I read it, but there is data on how much fertilizer is used in commercial plantations, and I am sure they have done the math and science to know how much fertilizer input is required to produce a proper crop (they do count their pennies). I seem to remember 1# per month per stalk, but don't quote me. I also know from personal experience that stone fruits, citrus, etc to NOT produce well in my soil, even with heavy additions of compost, if I do not fertilize, and add micronutrients as well.
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