Fruit Tree & Ornamental Gro-Stakes®

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Slow-release, easy-to-use fertilizer stakes. Avoid over-fertilizing and wasteful runoff, while encouraging growth in fruit trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs. These pre-measured spikes work to gradually introduce nutrients into your soil. Gently tap stakes into the ground at the dripline (directly below the ends of the longest branches) to distribute elements to the root zone without risk of burning sensitive roots. Can be used up to 3 times per year during the growing season — spring, mid-summer, and fall. NPK: 8-11-11. Each package contains 5 stakes.

Usage: For new trees, use 1 spike. For older trees, use 3 spikes for every 2 inches of trunk diameter (diameter of trunk as measured at chest height).

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42 Questions
Why did you choose this?

It seems an easy way to fertilize my fruit trees.

for my fruit trees

Need for the trees I ordered

FOR MY PEACH TREE

I am getting ready to plant my new pecan trees and noticed that in one place it said not to fertilize new trees then in another i saw to fertilize three times the first year. I wasn't sure when I should fertilize the new trees. when is it safe to fertilize?

Thank you for your question. It's best to wait until spring to fertilize new trees. You don't know to encourage new growth just prior to the winter months, which will damage the tree.

Spike fertilizer stakes should you use these in the fall also?

We don't recommend fertilizing in the fall because it encourages new growth that will be killed by the first hard frost, putting a lot of stress on the tree/plant. It's best to wait until spring.

How far away from a new  cherry tree should I put the stake in the ground?

Hi Christel, This is a very good question. Per the label, you'll tap stakes into the ground, spaced evenly at the tree's dripline (dripline is directly below the ends of the tree's longest branches). Your newly planted trees are probably not branched so I think its safe to tap in the ground approx. 12" from the trunk.

Do you use these fruit tree fertilizer stakes on newly planted trees like peach and cherry trees?

Yes.

Just be careful of placement. You don't want to damage the roots.

The bare root tree I planted having new shoot came up 7” above the ground. Should I cut them off from the lower of the stick (tree) ?

We appreciate you reaching out to us. Yes this sounds like it may be a sucker and will need removed so it does not steal all the nutrients from your tree and hinder it from growing.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

are these good for persimmon?

These are good for any kind of fruiting tree.

How long will they last?

Hi, Tom. Each spike lasts about 1/3 of the growing season.

can we use these on nut trees also?

Yes, In addition to Paws Paws. I have specifically used them Chestnuts and saw excellent growth from my trees.

Is this used along with the Stark Orchard Fertilizer or in place of it?

I used the Stark Orchard Fertilizer by itself. It worked well. The trees seemed to do much better than they did the previous year.

Do dogs dig this up?

I have not experienced this however if your dog is curious and a digger then it is worth monitoring

Customer Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 9, 2025
It delivered the nutrients to my fruit trees as intended
It has provided the slow-release much needed nutrients for my fruit trees. Will have to order more.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 26, 2024
I like this fertilizer
I like this fertilizer because my plants feel great and produce fruit.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 26, 2023
The Path to Plums
I put these in the ground this spring around several of my plum trees, and they all bore fruit this year for the first time. Highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 26, 2022
My new little apple orchard is so happy and healthy! I used these stakes and I’m watching them grow. Thank you Starkbros
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 15, 2022
Very easy to use, and helpful for fruit trees, I buy this all the time
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 8, 2022
Trees food
A little extra food for the trees just poke a hole in the the ground and insert them into the hole
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 6, 2022
Good product
A little hard to pound into the hard soul so we made a slit with a shovel first and then put them in. Much easier!
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 8, 2022
Too early to tell
Too early to tell how effective the fruit tree stakes are.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 20, 2018
Fertilizer
Love them will order again easy and no problems useing them
Rated 5 out of 5
May 13, 2018
Triple Play Paw Paw
Our Paw Paws are groing great!
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