Empire Zoysia in Central Fla.?

Empire1 – posted 25 November 2004 16:17

I planted the front yard with Empire 3 months ago. Anyone out there in west central Fla with succes? My is doing good, not great though. The area that gets full sun seem to be a bit yellow as compared to the sides of the house that get more shade.They look picture perfect. Not sure why. Also I am seeing some leaf blades turning purple. I was told it might be potassium deficient. Any one with some suggestions?

peterhoz – posted 09 December 2004 21:54

definitely sounds like K deficiency, esp on sandy areas. Yellowing could be N deficiency……use a good quality NPK slow release product with >10%K, and do not over fertilise…about 1/3 of rates for a golf course!

mikemaas00 – posted 17 December 2004 09:51

I would fertilize, too…make sure you get a fertilizer that is dominated by pottasium though…you don’t need hardly any nitrogen this time of year. Also, hold back on the water.