Well I wouldn't really classify TN as being in the NE. Charlotte is a lot closer to me than PA. I guess I could see if UT posts any turf files.
Fertilizer Guide
I was wondering if anyone had a link to a good guide for fertilizers. I saw a small one on SeedLand that recommended 2-3lb of N per 1,000 sqft on Tall Fescue lawns which is what I have. I want to avoid burning my lawn and don't have irrigation so I'm thinking of doing 4 or more small apps per year, I also have a new lawn so the grass may be a bit more fragile. I had a soil test done in the fall through the extension office which was a bit limited but indicated I was low in organics but my P/K was at a decent level. I have since redone my yard and put down 1" of top soil and reseeded with 10lb per K of Falcon fescue. Really I just want to do some learning so I don't screw up my yard, I to enjoy working on it though.
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My base soil is TN clay and the PH analysis was slightly low but they recommended not liming it at the time, not sure about the top soil. Due to that I probably wouldn't put down the acidifying meals. The soybean meal looks good though. I'll check on prices at the Co-op, my stepbrother actually works at the Co-op distribution center so I can get it at cost but its a bit of a drive to get there. Your soybean meal recommended rate comes in right at 1lb of N per k, would you do this all at one time? How good of a spreader would I need? Would an pro grade Earthway do ok?
I'd like to go with compost but its a bit harder to find and hard to spread expecially on 50,000-60,000 sqft.
I'd like to go with compost but its a bit harder to find and hard to spread expecially on 50,000-60,000 sqft.
Here's what the local Co-op has:
Cottonseed Meal - $11 / 50#
Soybean Meal - $11.60 / 50#
I asked about Corn Gluten Meal and Alfalfa meal but they didn't have meal forms of these.
I can probably get the CSM and SBM for $8 or so a bag from my BIL. I've already got 140# of 15-20-10 starter fertilizer that I'm going to put down this weekend along with 250lb of Fescue. I'll probably do roughly 200lb of 10/10/10 in mid April. This Fall I may invest in a good spreader and do an application or two of the above meals, maybe one CSM and one SBM.
Are there any disadvantages of doing a fertilizer program where you alternate between natural and synthetic fertilzers?
Cottonseed Meal - $11 / 50#
Soybean Meal - $11.60 / 50#
I asked about Corn Gluten Meal and Alfalfa meal but they didn't have meal forms of these.
I can probably get the CSM and SBM for $8 or so a bag from my BIL. I've already got 140# of 15-20-10 starter fertilizer that I'm going to put down this weekend along with 250lb of Fescue. I'll probably do roughly 200lb of 10/10/10 in mid April. This Fall I may invest in a good spreader and do an application or two of the above meals, maybe one CSM and one SBM.
Are there any disadvantages of doing a fertilizer program where you alternate between natural and synthetic fertilzers?
What brand of spreaders have you used with meals? It would kind of be a ***** to spend $200 on a spreader intending to use it for meals and it not flow well. By the way, I appreciate all the help.
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