More Granular Fertilizer?

[Ikibahd]

Is it too late in the year to reapply granular fertilizer? I am noticing my trees are showing signs of needing more food but I don’t want them to be actively growing and not lignifying when frost starts to come.

I have plenty of water soluble fert that I can mix up but have not needed it this year as much since I was liberal with my granular application this spring. I like the set and forget nature of granular which is why I’m tempted to reapply now versus needing to mix more water soluble every 2 weeks or so for the rest of the season.

For reference, mid to late October is the usual first frost in my area from the looks of it.

 

[ktrain]

You still have 2 months than...worst case is you have some green growth that does not have time to fully harden.
If you prune anyway, shouldn't be a big deal.

My opinion.

 

[387PETE]

The granular fertilizer will take a while to start working and work for a few months. Soluble fertilizer works immediately and doesn't last very long. Looks like you want it to work now but not for too long so soluble will probably work better this time of year if you need a little boost to finish out the year.