Do You Fertilize Ferns?

I have southern shield and autumn ferns…I’ve heard that you don’t fertilize any ferns… is that so, or are there some you do feed and some you don’t?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/29/2022 @ 10:40 pm

In general, you shouldn't need to fertilize them if you provide rich, organic soil for them to thrive. But it does depend on the fern. Some benefit from a monthly application of a natural fertilizer like fish emulsion. I'm including a University of Georgia publication with an extensive list of ferns and their care:

https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B737&title=Growing%20Ferns ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/taking-care-of-outdoor-ferns.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/autumn-ferns/autumn-ferns-in-gardens.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/common-fern-varieties.htm ^[4]

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[1] https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B737&title=Growing%20Ferns: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B737&title=Growing%20Ferns

[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/taking-care-of-outdoor-ferns.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/taking-care-of-outdoor-ferns.htm

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/autumn-ferns/autumn-ferns-in-gardens.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/autumn-ferns/autumn-ferns-in-gardens.htm

[4] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/common-fern-varieties.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/common-fern-varieties.htm

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