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vetdoc123
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posted 17 April 2009 21:24     Click Here to See the Profile for vetdoc123     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I planted a pennington mixture of mohawk, transcontinental, and sahara. It was planted about 3 weeks ago. It came up green and looked fine, now it is about a ½ inch tall and turning a dark purple color. Is this normal? I applied 13-13-13 and lime when I planted it and 13-13-13 again about 5 days ago. So is it dying? Or is this purple color normal. The leaves are still soft and alive. I had a few mature sprigs that the stems are purple on. Thanks Warren

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saltcedar
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posted 03 May 2009 10:29     Click Here to See the Profile for saltcedar     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What's the pH of your soil? Never lime unless a test indicates the need. It may have locked up the fertilizer and the grass will starve in soil with plenty of nutrients. Fortunately time will likely resolve the issue which might be due to cool soils this time of year.

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Robertbrown
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posted 10 May 2009 10:32     Click Here to See the Profile for Robertbrown     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I would never use pennington seed. I personnally have had nothing but problems with thier products.
Try using another brand of seed next time.

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