Which do you do first? Lime or Fertilize
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Comments (5)This is what I have learned related to liming, fertilizing and reseeding. You may want to apply the lime, reseed and then apply the fertilizer last in about 2-3 weeks. The reasons are 1- If the lime and Nitrogen fertilizer are applied at the same time a good amount of the nitrogen will be lost in chemical reactions with the lime. You should spread out these applications about 2-3 weeks. 2- If you are reseeding over existing grass then you do not want to get the existing grass growing fast with additional fertilizer while the new seedlings are just trying to sprout. You want to minimize this so you can wait as long as possible before you do your first mow. 3- The grass seed has all of the nutrients that it needs to germinate and get started. In a couple of weeks they could use some fertilizer. You can also split your fertilizing into two applications at half rate each with the second one coming 3-4 weeks after the first....See MoreDo you use fertilizer and if so, how do you apply it?
Comments (1)An average loam soil will have 4000 pounds of nitrogen, 4000 pounds of phosphorous, and 20,000 pounds of potassium per acre in the top eight inches most of it in forms that are unavailable to plants. Many minerals present in the soil are most available to plants if the soil pH is neutral to very slightly acid. Soil in my region is neutral. We do not run fertilizer through the irrigation system. If your irrigation water is alkaline, you will have to adjust it to increase soil fertility. Your county ag agent is your best source for information. We use organic mulches and green manure crops for soil fertility. We do use bone meal at planting time on our large dahlia crop. But, hey, I think we need to use alfalfa like LizaLily because we want 100 blooms per day on our Chilsean's Pride dahlia. In correcting deficiencies of minor elements, it is important to realize that the difference between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is pretty small for some of the nutrients. Essentially, what we use here in the Great Lakes Region is probably going to have no bearing on what someone uses in your area. Talk to growers in your area and your ag agent. We have received valuable information from both....See MoreWhich rulers do you have? Which do you use?
Comments (18)Over the last couple of yrs. I've had to buy rulers for classes: the 8 x 24, then 12.5 square, then 3.5 square then 4.5 square (I'm not doing angles yet). Despite all that, I revert back to the same rulers I used as a teenager (I'm 51): 2 x 18, clear lucite, marked in 1/8" (comes marked or red or turquoise). My latest pair of the last few yrs. once I started rotary cutting, I got one w/ a metal edge. I'm just sooooo used to the 1/8 mark & the almost automatic 1/4 that's so easily marked w/ these. Just last night I opened my first pack of sandpaper dots (had for couple of yrs.) after a small slip cutting around the 4.5" square. Turns out they're great! They're 3/8" in diameter w/ some adhesive backing, makes a BIG difference. From the LQS, comes 36 in a pack, called Fabric Grips (for $2.40). Try 'em! But now that you all have reminded me I own a 6 X 24, that's what I've needed for the last 3 wks doing homework for a color class, working all in 4.5" squares. Have to make 4 separate quilts, each 6 x 8 repeats finished at 4" square. I;ve cut individually around the square, yikes! Yes, NOW I remember the larger rule. Can you hear me smacking myself in head (you know, like the V-8 commercial)?...See MoreWhich brand organic fertilizer do you use?
Comments (8)If you are looking for a fertilizer to use while they are in containers, and before they are put outside, indeed, a water soluble fertilizer is preferable. There are quite a few, and although I lean organic, I have a bunch of Miracle Gro to use up first so I don't have a brand to offer as much as I would suggest simple fish emulsion. It's 'organic', complete, and has a good NPK ratio for seedling growth. You might also consider worm casting tea. Just don't forget to dilute either for use on tender seedlings....See Moretiemco
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