Posted By: lefthorn
Fertilizer Question - 05/31/18 12:33 AM
Ok, so we are starting a hunting club that looks to have some well established food plots. I would like to go about it the correct way(especially if it will save us a little money) with soil testing, lime, and fertilizer. My question is if the soil test comes back and says you need x nitrogen, y phosphorus, and z potash, who do you get to mix that blend and how much does it cost? I know this is a broad question but just wondering if anyone may have some examples
Posted By: jaredhunts
Re: Fertilizer Question - 05/31/18 12:59 AM
Coop or feed store folks should be able to help you.
Posted By: lefthorn
Re: Fertilizer Question - 05/31/18 02:26 AM
Any idea on cost? I assume it is cheaper than buying bagged fertilizer
Posted By: Turkey_neck
Re: Fertilizer Question - 05/31/18 03:42 AM
No gonna be cheaper since you won’t be waisting fert but still gonna cost close to the same unless you have great soil that doesn’t need anything.
Posted By: blumsden
Re: Fertilizer Question - 05/31/18 12:21 PM
Soil test wont tell you anything about nitrogen because it changes so quickly. I use bagged fertilizer because of the convenience and I have smaller plots. I use 0-46-0 for the p and 0-0-60 for the k requirements and 34-0-0 after it gets up about 3 inches. I apply the nitrogen when its dry preferably before a rain, let the dew dry before applying to avoid any burning of plants.