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by darkcrisis
April 20th, 2015, 5:06 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: New Bay State Bags!
Replies: 20
Views: 647

Re: New Bay State Bags!

I could really use a lower cost alternative to Milorganite. I can't find a reasonable price for it anywhere.
by darkcrisis
April 1st, 2015, 7:02 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

How many lb/k of the TSP and SOP should I be put down and how often? I hate to bump this because I know you guys are extremely busy and lost a whole days work due to technical issues. I have both onhand and am dying to get out and do something. Most of what I read suggests 2lb/k, but maybe I'm speci...
by darkcrisis
March 28th, 2015, 3:59 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

Thanks Andy, I know you guys are busy and truly appreciate the help!

How many lb/k of the TSP and SOP should I be putting down and how often?
by darkcrisis
March 26th, 2015, 8:57 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

I have the TSP 0-45-0 and SOP 0-0-50 on hand.

At this point I figure I'm all in. I'd like to tackle the micros as well.
by darkcrisis
March 23rd, 2015, 1:46 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

I scored a 50# bag of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) 0-45-0 from a local Co-op for $20. I have a bag of Sulfate of Potash 0-0-50 waiting for me at John Deere for about $35 Since I am changing the products I am using, I will need the plan adjusted. Sorry for the run around! I am still learning, but fee...
by darkcrisis
March 20th, 2015, 10:53 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

The more I think about Andy's balanced fertilizer recommendation (which I greatly appreciate) I am concerned about how much N I will be dropping on the lawn this year. I'm wondering if since I have decided to postpone my renovation if that changes the plan any. I understand I am trying to rehab my s...
by darkcrisis
March 16th, 2015, 10:07 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

During the heat of the summer I will be cautious of my fertilizer applications based on heat and rain. Split applications won't be too much trouble. Thanks for the input!
by darkcrisis
March 12th, 2015, 11:32 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

I found 17-17-17 which was about the same price as 10-10-10. I assume it should be put down at 7lbs per K?
by darkcrisis
March 9th, 2015, 10:42 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

Andy, Since we are starting to warm up here in Knoxville and things are starting to green up. It looks like my Halts Pre-Em (without fertilizer) will go down this evening as we expect some good rain for the next few days. I am on the hunt for the Calcitic Lime today. Should I wait to put this down a...
by darkcrisis
March 7th, 2015, 2:54 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Re: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

Andy, Thank you for your analysis. I was expecting much worse results from my soil. I will source some Calcitic Lime and a balanced fertilizer locally. I will post the NPK number of the balanced fertilizer when I get it. I have a John Deere Landscapes about a mile from my house so it is convenient b...
by darkcrisis
January 12th, 2015, 12:17 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test
Replies: 19
Views: 952

Darkcrisis Jan 2015 Soil Test

The original soil sample I posted was removed due to an error at Logan's Labs. They re-ran the soil and below are the updated results! Hello everyone! My name is Daniel and I am from Knoxville, TN. I found this forum in early fall 2014 and have been reading all the articles and posts ever since. I p...
by darkcrisis
December 18th, 2014, 10:41 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Sample Question
Replies: 2
Views: 149

Re: Soil Sample Question

I will send it out tomorrow and post the results when I receive them.

Thank you!
by darkcrisis
December 18th, 2014, 11:07 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Sample Question
Replies: 2
Views: 149

Soil Sample Question

I took a soil sample about 3 weeks ago and put it in a ziplock bag. I never got around to sending it off to Logan's Labs. Should I take a fresh soil sample to send off or is the one I already took still good after sitting? It is possible to obtain a fresh sample if needed, as I live in the transitio...