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I know that nitrogen helps stimulate growing, and I've read that iron helps promote deep green color. Is this accurate?

This late in the summer, what is the recommended ratios AND application frequency to keep a great looking lawn up until dormancy begins to set in?:confused:
 
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If your not over seeding 21-7-14 Give the turf what it needs to store up starches for the spring. Iron will green it up bit is mostly cosmetic. N will make the top grow but not much else. P will make the roots grow, and the K will make the turf more disease and drought resistant as well as storing up those sugars and starches. If I'm wrong I'm sure Krill will be here soon to correct me but that's what I have been taught some 20 years ago.
 
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Nope, Not overseeding. Although i do want to fortify the lawn as we go into winter, I'd like to get one more "POP" of dense and green growth.

What ratio is recommended to acieve this desired result? 21-7-14??
 
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Lesco has a 24-2-11 6%fe that we use during this time of year that works great. The iron it gives the color that Im looking for and it just enough N, P, and K to last us through the end of the growing season.

Hope that helps.
 
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clallen03 said:
Lesco has a 24-2-11 6%fe that we use during this time of year that works great. The iron it gives the color that Im looking for and it just enough N, P, and K to last us through the end of the growing season.

Hope that helps.
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This...

Exactly the answer I was looking for. Thank you. Where do you purchase this stuff--supplier, or any lowes/HD store??
 
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Just remember that clallen is a pro and does this as part of his annual program. He knows what he's done up to this point, AND what he plans to over the winter, and next spring.

This is important for readers in different areas with different soils, different climates, different 1st frost dates. How severe is the winter? How soon until green-up again? For example, my avg first freeze date is not until December 2, and last freeze is March 4.

Soooo . . . if I was in Augusta, GA, I'd take the advice of a pro in Atlanta long before that of guy in TX or AZ!
 
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You should also be aware of the amount of nitrogen you are applying.
1 lb N per 1,000 sq. ft. at the 24-2-11 would be 4.17lbs fert/1,000 sq. ft.
.75 lb N per 1,000 sq. ft. at the 24-2-11 would be 3.125 lbs fert/1,000 sq. ft.
 
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I use a good quality 15-15-15 to load up on nutrients for the winter. I live in Atl by the way.

The Superintendents at the golf course recommended that I use this and it has worked well the past few years.

I know some guys will put some Ironite out as well (2 weeks from now) and try to keep their lawns nice and green while everyone elses yard starts turning brown. I choose not to do this because it is one more thing to buy and put out. I do not feel the need to stretch out the color as well.

This year I have gradually made the switch to more of an 'organic' routine.

I just put down some Milorganite last week and I will be putting down a layer of compost.
 
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Iron is a good choice if all you want is color. If your lawn is like many around here, its already starting to go dormant due to the lack or rain and sometimes cooler nights.
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quiet said:
Just remember that clallen is a pro and does this as part of his annual program. He knows what he's done up to this point, AND what he plans to over the winter, and next spring.

This is important for readers in different areas with different soils, different climates, different 1st frost dates. How severe is the winter? How soon until green-up again? For example, my avg first freeze date is not until December 2, and last freeze is March 4.Soooo . . . if I was in Augusta, GA, I'd take the advice of a pro in Atlanta long before that of guy in TX or AZ!
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That's tthe key to determine your last and first fert (n) application.

Bermunda fert with sop in fall will green up before a turf using mop. By the way, a control with no additional k, green up before mop.
Fe in fall just before a frost, will help the bermunda stay greener longer, Oh, fe will also help the plant withstand stress. Both research at V Teck, late 80's, early 90,s
 
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tbettis said:
Ive turned off irrigation for the year. lack of rain has killed me for the last 2 months here.
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Which brings me to a question of my own, I was going to post this myself but was looking to see if someone else has asked the same question.

What are you guys doing fertilizer wise with the lack of rain?

Holding off or applying as you normally would?
 
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