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10-10-10 rather than high nitrogen

10-10-10 rather than high nitrogen

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usf – posted 11 May 2003 18:59

Does anyone advise against using 10-10-10 or a starter fert on a heathy fescue lawn rather than using the high nitrogen stuff which makes the grass grow so darn fast?thanks in advance

frenchman – posted 11 May 2003 19:18

Right now you want to use something like 15-4-12 You want you roots to grow before the summer hits because fescue is a cool season grass. Once the summer hits the fescue will slow down. 10-10-10 is better than nothing

usf – posted 11 May 2003 19:36

quote:Originally posted by frenchman:Right now you want to use something like 15-4-12 You want you roots to grow before the summer hits because fescue is a cool season grass. Once the summer hits the fescue will slow down. 10-10-10 is better than nothing

Thanks for your response: Why is it advised to encourage more top growth than root growth this time of year? Is it less stressful for top growth? How do you feel about “starter” type stuff in the fall? I understand fescue and the Kent, Bluegrass are cool weather grasses. thanks again

frenchman – posted 11 May 2003 22:31

Starter type is good, but you should have use it about two months ago, but it’s still ok to do. I’m not saying to use more for top growth. It goes N= Nitrogen P=Phoshate and K Potassium for K is for roots

frenchman – posted 11 May 2003 22:33

I am saying to use more for root growth for this time of the year. It goew NPK K is for roots. A started is ok, but should have been use about two months ago. I’m still using a starter on my greens.

old tom – posted 10 June 2003 10:29

Phosphorus P is the nutreint that e=nocurages root development not K starter pre seed fertiliser should be 1 – 2 – 1 ratio the increase of phostphates early on wheb the soil warms up and then it should be reduced as this nutrient in excess encourages poa annua

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