Apple Tree feeding - what should I use?

[Philthy]

Hey folks.

From what I've been reading, I should be feeding my young trees (x2) right about now.
A granular, general purpose feed scattered around the base and lightly dug in, is what I'm going with.
This time around, I've followed Dr Hessayon's advice (of the Expert book series), and just used Growmore. But as usual there are just enough alternative feeds on the shelves of my local G.C for me to doubt I've made the best choice. Vitax Q4+ seems more specific to what I want. Should I have used this?
Having applied a granular feed, do I need make any repeat applications later in the year, or supplement with any foliar sprays?

I have a 3 year old KOR on MM106, and a 1 year old Red Falstaff on M116, both planted last year.

Thanks.

[AllInContainers]

Far more scientific than me Philthy. First of all I have no idea as to the rootstocks. I just chuck off-brand slow release granules on, cover with a top dressing of MPC, and might give a liquid feed at start of spring and early/mid summer. There's probably a "technically superior" way of doing this, but my trees are alive and healthy, and there's lots of blossom on the cherry this year (don't think the apple is old enough yet)

[Kristen]

I use Growmore on mine, and lightly hoe it in. I then apply a mulch, to keep the moisture in.

[AllInContainers]

Ah, mulch - yes - I do that too, but only after I realise I've not left enough room in the pot for it and have to faff about correcting it

[fishpond]

I use Growmore on mine, and lightly hoe it in. I then apply a mulch, to keep the moisture in.

I do likewise

[Philthy]

Then I'll do likewise also.

Appreciate the reassurance!