HVO.Farm Tree Planting Soil and Fertilizer Recommendations

For Grafted Durian, Lychee, Breadfruit, Mango, and Avocado Trees. All grafted but most are young. 8 months youngest, oldest 2 years

Recommended Soil Mix (Initial Planting)

• Top Soil Base:
  Use Hawaiian Volcanic Organic Farm Top Soil as the main component. Rich, biologically active, and ideal for tropical fruit trees.
• Black Cinder Ratio:
  Mix 70% Top Soil + 30% Black Cinder

Black cinder improves aeration, drainage, and root oxygenation — essential for young grafted trees adjusting to transplant shock.

Initial Phase: Root Development (Planting to 6 months after planting)

• Primary Goals: Strong root establishment, mycorrhizal colonization, balanced moisture retention.
• Inoculants:
  • HVO.Farm Mycorrhizal Inoculant (recommended) – Apply directly to root ball at planting.
  • Alternative: MycoApply® or BioOrganics™ Mycorrhizae if additional product is needed.
• Fertilizers:
  • HVO.Farm Organic Chicken Pellets – Lightly incorporate into the planting hole and top-dress monthly.
  • Supplement:
    • Root Builder (e.g., Biostimulant like Seaweed Extract/Kelp Meal) every 2 weeks.
    • Examples:
      • Maxicrop® Liquid Seaweed (outside product)
      • Organic Neptune’s Harvest® Kelp Meal
• Soil Additions:
• Sprinkle HVO.Farm Bokashi Granules into the topsoil monthly to boost microbial life.

Foliage Growth Phase (6 to 18 months after planting)

• Primary Goals: Vigorous vegetative growth, lush canopy, healthy leaf expansion.
• Fertilizers:
  • HVO.Farm Organic Sustain – Apply quarterly.
  • Fish Emulsion Foliar Spray – Every 2 weeks.
    • Example: Alaska® Fish Fertilizer (5-1-1) or Fish Hydrolysate.
• Supplements:
  • Silica Supplement – 2-3x per growing season (strengthens cell walls, disease resistance).
    • Example: Armor Si® or Grower's Secret Silica.

Flowering Initiation Phase (18 to 30 months after planting, depending on species)

• Primary Goals: Transition energy from foliage to flower production.
• Fertilizers:
  • Low Nitrogen, High Phosphorus Organic Fertilizer (e.g., 2-8-4 or 3-10-5) monthly starting 3-4 months before expected flowering.
    • Bloom Booster (coming soon)
    • Outside: Down to Earth® BioLive (5-4-2) + Bone Meal.
• Supplements:
  • Add Langbeinite (Sul-Po-Mag) – for Magnesium, Potassium, Sulfur – once at start of flowering cycle.
  • Rock Phosphate or Soft Phosphate – for long-term phosphorus supply.

Fruit Development and Ripening Phase (After Flower Set)

• Primary Goals: Maximize fruit size, sweetness, and resilience.
• Fertilizers:
  • Potassium-Rich Supplement – bi-weekly drench or soil amendment.
    • Example:
      • Potassium Booster (recommended)
      • Outside: Organic K-Mag (0-0-22).
• Supplements:
  • Continue Kelp Extract Foliar Sprays every 2-3 weeks.
  • Optional: Add a light Calcium source (e.g., Dolomite or outside Coral Calcium) to strengthen fruit walls.