How to Feed Fruit Trees with Black Kow®
Reviewed by the Black Kow Garden Team · Updated September 2026Apply 10 lbs of Black Kow for each year of the tree's age, up to 100 lbs. Spread it evenly under the tree out to the dripline and water thoroughly. Feed deciduous fruit trees in spring. Give citrus a second feeding in fall.
Step by step
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Work out the amount
Use 10 lbs (half a 20 lb bag of Organic Cow Manure Blend) per year of the tree's age. A 4-year-old tree gets 40 lbs. Stop at 100 lbs.
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Spread to the dripline
Spread evenly under the tree, out to the edge of the canopy.
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Water thoroughly
Water well right after applying.
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Add fertilizer
For best results, apply a chemical or organic citrus fertilizer along with Black Kow.
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Repeat for citrus
Give citrus trees a second application in fall.
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Fruit Trees FAQ
100 lbs. The rate is 10 lbs per year of age, up to a 100 lb maximum.
In spring for deciduous fruit trees. Citrus also gets a fall application.
For best results, yes. Use a chemical or organic citrus fertilizer along with Black Kow.