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by macarciero
June 25th, 2015, 3:56 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Test
Replies: 11
Views: 724

Re: Soil Test

*** Note: the following was a response to a posting from Macarciero, which was subsequently edited by him to remove the text *** That's pure and unadulterated crap, and you have zero right to tell anyone that volunteers their time to help others how they should do so. You provide no value-add to th...
by macarciero
June 25th, 2015, 9:51 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Test
Replies: 11
Views: 724

Re: Soil Test

by macarciero
June 16th, 2015, 8:59 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Moss out hose end sprayer
Replies: 4
Views: 269

Re: Moss out hose end sprayer

Mightyquinn wrote:What's the dilution rate on the bottle? how many ounces does the bottle hold and how many square feet does it cover?
Doesn't say anything about dilution rate. Bottle is 32 ounces and covers 500 sq.ft.
by macarciero
June 15th, 2015, 9:41 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adeles Soil test 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Adeles Soil test 2015

These products are meant for crops and large-scale greenhouses. 10L of this will last forever for a lawn, and I have no idea whether the standard products I use/recommend are available in Canada. I recommend and calculate for Borax, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate and Manganese Sulfate granules and po...
by macarciero
June 15th, 2015, 9:24 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adeles Soil test 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Adeles Soil test 2015

All of the measured micronutrients are needed. Apply three times at the rate specified on the bottle, now, around August 1st, and in September. I can't calculate the exact amount that will apply, but it's low enough that it won't cause harm. Thanks Andy, is this a good option as well at half the pr...
by macarciero
June 15th, 2015, 9:09 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adeles Soil test 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Adeles Soil test 2015

Hi Andy, Sorry to ask again but I would like to work on the micronutrients. I have these available locally at a good price. Let me know what you think $45/10L (Use 150 ML / 1000 sq feet) http://eco-plus.ca/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=260:liquide-agro&catid=37:liquid-products&Item...
by macarciero
June 15th, 2015, 8:49 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Moss out hose end sprayer
Replies: 4
Views: 269

Moss out hose end sprayer

I have an empty bottle of this hose end sprayer. Is it a good idea to use this as a liquid iron applicator?

Perhaps adding 10 tablespoons of iron filled up with water?
by macarciero
June 15th, 2015, 7:18 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Granular Iron 50%
Replies: 8
Views: 719

Re: Granular Iron 50%

Barley wrote:Cool. Let us know what the company says about application rate. It's good info to know!

[ Post made via Android ] Image
So I got word from the company and the recommended application rate is 0.55lbs per k
by macarciero
June 15th, 2015, 11:10 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Granular Iron 50%
Replies: 8
Views: 719

Re: Granular Iron 50%

Barley hit the nail on the head -- it's right on the linked page -- "derived from Iron Oxysulfate". is this a bad thing? The key is context. Iron oxysulfate is produced by partially reacting iron oxide with sulfuric acid to yield iron oxide and iron sufate, although you still end up with mostly iro...
by macarciero
June 14th, 2015, 10:37 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Granular Iron 50%
Replies: 8
Views: 719

Re: Granular Iron 50%

andy10917 wrote:Barley hit the nail on the head -- it's right on the linked page -- "derived from Iron Oxysulfate".
is this a bad thing?
by macarciero
June 14th, 2015, 10:32 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Mario's soil test 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 270

Re: Mario's soil test 2015

mattya wrote:How much do you have? Are you planning to use that and SOP instead of a balanced fertilizer like Andy originally recommended?

Im planning to use the SOP instead of balanced. I have 25kg
by macarciero
June 14th, 2015, 10:30 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Granular Iron 50%
Replies: 8
Views: 719

Re: Granular Iron 50%

Did it not come with application instructions? Post the label. My bet is that this is iron oxysulfate. [ Post made via Android ] http://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/images/mobile/Android.png Sorry , no instructions. Here is the link http://eco-plus.ca/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30...
by macarciero
June 14th, 2015, 11:57 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Granular Iron 50%
Replies: 8
Views: 719

Granular Iron 50%

Hi,

I was able to source a 25kg bag of Granular Iron 50%.

How much of this can be safely applied? Is this something that can be applied monthly?

I was thinking of mixing it in with organic fertilizer (3-2-3)
by macarciero
June 14th, 2015, 11:47 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Mario's soil test 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 270

Re: Mario's soil test 2015

Can someone suggest how much 0-48-0 I should be applying?
by macarciero
June 14th, 2015, 11:46 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adeles Soil test 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Adeles Soil test 2015

Hi,

I was planning on putting down 0-48-0 and 0-0-50 today. Can anyone suggest how much of each?
by macarciero
June 8th, 2015, 8:03 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adeles Soil test 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Adeles Soil test 2015

OK, the soil is at the sandy edge of a Loam. The OM numbers are OK but not spectacular - keep applying free organic matter regularly. Overall, it's not bad. The P and K are both low, and that means a balanced fertilizer is the solution. Find one and post the NPK for app rates. The pH is in the swee...
by macarciero
June 8th, 2015, 8:01 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Mario's soil test 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 270

Re: Mario's soil test 2015

andy10917 wrote:I guess - I hate liquid fertilizers, they're wasteful and leach easily.

Apply the SOP at 2 lbs/K and the 7-12-3 at the rate on the bottle. Get the NPK of the balanced stuff figured out soon though.
I was able to get 0-48-0. Let me know the amounts. Thanks
by macarciero
June 6th, 2015, 2:43 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adeles Soil test 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Adeles Soil test 2015

andy10917 wrote:They are done in the order received. They come with a money-back guarantee. We have our own lawns to work on.

No problem Andy. Just thought it was missed. That's it.
by macarciero
June 6th, 2015, 2:40 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Mario's soil test 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 270

Re: Mario's soil test 2015

Thanks Andy, I have twenty mule team handy. I will pass on Zinc for now.

I still have about 20lbs of 0-0-50 and a bottle of Scotts liquid starter fertilizer (7-12-3) from last year. Can we use this for now and purchase a balanced fertilizer afterwards?
by macarciero
June 6th, 2015, 2:31 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adeles Soil test 2015
Replies: 17
Views: 443

Re: Adeles Soil test 2015

Can someone take a look at this test please