huntermq32 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I baught some 6-24-24 today and was wandering how many #'s an acer to put it down and when is the best time to do it as far as time of year and temps go. It's been around 30 at night and low 40's in the day time. I am putting it on monster mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? For clovers I usually use 6-12-12 at a rate of 400 lbs at planting. Use 250 lbs for maintenance fertilizing in the spring and throughout on existing plots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? You don't need nitrogen on clover, it will produce its own. The first number being the nitrogen content. The 24-24 is plenty strong, I'd probably not put more than 100# per acre on. The best way to determine fertilizer needs is to get a thourough soil analysis done. Sometimes applying the wrong fert. is worse than none at all. Get to your local Extension office and talk it over with them. Chances are they will ask for a soil sample, have it checked and make recommendations for what you have planted or want to plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthehunter Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? we just fertelized about an acre of monster mix and used about 125 lbs. of 13-13-13. we have very goodluck with it. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? [ QUOTE ] we just fertelized about an acre of monster mix and used about 125 lbs. of 13-13-13. we have very goodluck with it. good luck [/ QUOTE ] What was your reason for selecting so much Nitrogen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? Todd suggests using a higher nitrogen fertilizer in the fall right before season, have always just used 6-12-12 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? In an article published in the Latest " Whitetail News " the author advises adding nitrogen only at the time of planting clover. Clover is a Nitrogen-fixating forage which forms nodules on their roots shortly after they begin to grow.The Bacteria in these nodules convert nitrogen from the air into organic forms these plants and others around them can use. The article goes on to say if you put more nitrogen on the plant , the plant will slow it's own fixation and in the end the plant will actually suffer. Adding nitrogen to the soil around clover will also stimulate weed and grass growth and competition You can find more info by going to www.whitetailinstitute.com click onto Planting and maintenance instructions, scroll down and click onto Imperial Whitetail Clover Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntermq32 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? I called all over but coudn't find any with out nitrogen.These were bags. So I will hurt my clover with this mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? The 6 isn't all that bad. I have a local co-op blend the fertilizer. I use about three different blends on my various plots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: fertalizer ? [ QUOTE ] I called all over but coudn't find any with out nitrogen.These were bags. So I will hurt my clover with this mix? [/ QUOTE ] No the nitrogen will not hurt your clover at all. Reason for cutting back on nitrogen is to not promote weed growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.