Garden Notes
Sidedress

Retired MSU Extension Agent Dr. Lelia Kelly defines the gardening term sidedress. Sidedressing is when fertilizer (often nitrogen) is placed beside the plant while it is growing. Sidedressing is used frequently in vegetable crops to encourage growth.

Related Videos: 
Sidedressing Vegetables
Fertilizing (Side Dressing) Corn

Related Resources:
Vegetable Gardening – Nitrogen Recommendations
Fertilizing Vegetables