How to Fertilize in Cold Weather

If you are lucky enough to live in a mild winter area, you can grow a winter garden! However, some types of fertilizers don't work in cooler temperatures, so to get the most from your garden, you may want to try this method.

Things You'll Need

• Fertilizers
• Watering Cans

Instructions

1. Choose a water-soluble fertilizer made from ammonium nitrate. Ammonium nitrate is soluble in cold water and will be carried down to the roots via irrigation.

2. Mix the fertilizer solution in a watering can according to label directions.

3. Apply ammonium nitrate fertilizer when the soil is still cold to the touch.

4. Pour directly into the soil at the base of the plants. Try not to get the foliage wet with the fertilizer solution.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't use fertilizers made from ammonium sulfate when the soil is cold - you'll just be wasting your money.