In the cultivation of fruit or vegetables, fertiliser shall be applied in a way that reduces the risk of nutrient leaching. The amount of fertiliser shall be tailored to the needs of the cultivation and the conditions present. This means that:
- There shall be documentation in the form of a cultivation plan, fertilization plan, or similar. This includes the product's nutrient requirements along with planned dosage of phosphorus and nitrogen in the form of mineral fertiliser, manure and/or other organic fertiliser.
- All applications of fertiliser, including watering with fertiliser and/or foliar fertilisation, to the soil or plants, is recorded.