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Scranton, Pa

My soil sample from western labs recommends the following pounds per 1,000 sq ft which my patch is 2,000 sq ft.
Nitrogen 3.6 lbs
Phosphorus 3.1 lbs
Potassium 7.3 lbs

I have TKO 0-29-26 and Liquid Potassium 0-0-25 from growth products. How much and how often could I safely drench/foliar to get the plant what it needs without causing problems. My kin is on DAP 24. I know too much of anything at one time is bad but also missing that much of the vital nutrients is killing gains also. Thanks again for any help

8/2/2017 9:10:11 PM

stoughton WI

Go by recommended rate on the container, just add some every watering or every other. You don't need to add what they recommend. A tissue sample would give you a better idea of what the plant needs.

8/2/2017 9:35:15 PM

Whidbey Island

At this time of the year I recommend tissue sampling, not soil. Tissue sample tells you what the plant needs, not what the soil has, and they can be quite different.If you are going to use those products, you will need to do the calculations, but you would use the TKO and add a bit of potassium to bring that number up. What will you do for nitrogen? I suggest calcium nitrate. In general I would do drenching, avoid the leaves, and chase the drenching with plenty of water. And don't do it all at once. Space it out maybe over a couple of weeks.

8/2/2017 9:43:28 PM