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re: Help Interpreting a Soil Test for Lawn
Posted on 5/9/14 at 12:24 pm to CM Tiger83
Posted on 5/9/14 at 12:24 pm to CM Tiger83
Nitrogen is just applied as needed. It affects how often you mow and color. Don't really need that much.
Slow release would be better because you won't get that flush of growth right after application. 3 pounds of nitrogen per 1000ft/sq per year during growing season would be good enough for a lawn. If the area gets more traffic a little extra nitrogen can give it a boost. I would spread nitrogen applications over a few times a year, maybe 4-5 times. Never put down more than 1 pound at a time.
Phosphorus stays in the soil, doesn't leach, and can't really hurt if too much is put down. Potassuim will leach out of the soil or be in a unavailable form to the roots. Feel free to put more of those two down than recommended.
Slow release would be better because you won't get that flush of growth right after application. 3 pounds of nitrogen per 1000ft/sq per year during growing season would be good enough for a lawn. If the area gets more traffic a little extra nitrogen can give it a boost. I would spread nitrogen applications over a few times a year, maybe 4-5 times. Never put down more than 1 pound at a time.
Phosphorus stays in the soil, doesn't leach, and can't really hurt if too much is put down. Potassuim will leach out of the soil or be in a unavailable form to the roots. Feel free to put more of those two down than recommended.
Posted on 5/9/14 at 12:31 pm to Nodust
You could go with a 0-3-2 ratio fertilizer. Then just use a soluble nitrogen once a month for color and get a little growth. The miracle grow that attaches to a water hose or you can get a siphon setup and apply through a sprinkler. Get some fertilizer out as you water.
I've used similar type and worked good.
I've used similar type and worked good.
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