double_e5's Soil Test - 2017
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- Location: Overland Park, KS
- Grass Type: Northern Mix
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double_e5's Soil Test - 2017
After lurking for awhile I decided to get a soil test done and take advantage of this great resource.
Here is a little background:
I just purchased a home this spring. I have about 9,500 sq ft of northern mix that the previous owner took decent care of (I do have some weed issues, but other than that it is in pretty good shape). I am currently mowing at 3.25" and will begin irrigating the recommended 1" per week once it gets a littler dryer around here. My goal is to have nice solid 7-8/10 lawn and like to take the best approach to get there.
Here is my soil test:
Thanks in advance.
Here is a little background:
I just purchased a home this spring. I have about 9,500 sq ft of northern mix that the previous owner took decent care of (I do have some weed issues, but other than that it is in pretty good shape). I am currently mowing at 3.25" and will begin irrigating the recommended 1" per week once it gets a littler dryer around here. My goal is to have nice solid 7-8/10 lawn and like to take the best approach to get there.
Here is my soil test:
Thanks in advance.
- andy10917
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- Joined: February 23rd, 2009, 10:48 pm
- Location: NY (Lower Hudson Valley)
- Grass Type: Emblem KBG (Front); Blueberry KBG Monostand (Back)
- Lawn Size: 1 acre-2 acre
- Level: Advanced
Re: double_e5's Soil Test - 2017
Not too much to do on this soil - it isn't in trouble in most areas, and is built on a solid base...
The soil is a slightly heavy (TEC = 13) with a great 5+ OM% number. That's quite solid.
In the cations, there is a lot of the nutrients because of the TEC. That means that the slightly low Magnesium number is offset by a slightly high Potassium number. Take your good fortune. The end-result is a very nice pH of 6.5. No Lime.
Are you getting the theme here?
A few action items:
The Phosphorus is low, and you should either supply your Nitrogen as Starter fertilizer (which contains Phosphorus), or supplement with Triple Superphosphate. If you have a decision on that, I can provide numbers if you choose a Starter and post the NPK.
The Iron is also lacking moderately. Apply 3 lbs/K of Ferrous Sulfate every 60 days.
In the micro’s, it’s only Boron. Get Twenty Mule Team Laundry Soap from the grocery and apply it at three tablespoons/K every 60 days. Read the Micronutrient Application Guide for application specifics.
The soil is a slightly heavy (TEC = 13) with a great 5+ OM% number. That's quite solid.
In the cations, there is a lot of the nutrients because of the TEC. That means that the slightly low Magnesium number is offset by a slightly high Potassium number. Take your good fortune. The end-result is a very nice pH of 6.5. No Lime.
Are you getting the theme here?
A few action items:
The Phosphorus is low, and you should either supply your Nitrogen as Starter fertilizer (which contains Phosphorus), or supplement with Triple Superphosphate. If you have a decision on that, I can provide numbers if you choose a Starter and post the NPK.
The Iron is also lacking moderately. Apply 3 lbs/K of Ferrous Sulfate every 60 days.
In the micro’s, it’s only Boron. Get Twenty Mule Team Laundry Soap from the grocery and apply it at three tablespoons/K every 60 days. Read the Micronutrient Application Guide for application specifics.
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- Posts: 48
- Joined: April 30th, 2017, 11:22 am
- Location: Overland Park, KS
- Grass Type: Northern Mix
- Lawn Size: Not Specified
- Level: Not Specified
Re: double_e5's Soil Test - 2017
Andy,
Thanks again for doing this.
I'd like to supplement with TSP if I can find a source in my area. Working on that now. I've been doing a bit of reading around here and am guessing the TSP apps at about 2 lbs/K monthly. Is that about right?
Also, what should the spacing be between Milorganite/ferrous sulfate/TSP apps?
Thanks again for doing this.
I'd like to supplement with TSP if I can find a source in my area. Working on that now. I've been doing a bit of reading around here and am guessing the TSP apps at about 2 lbs/K monthly. Is that about right?
Also, what should the spacing be between Milorganite/ferrous sulfate/TSP apps?
- andy10917
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- Joined: February 23rd, 2009, 10:48 pm
- Location: NY (Lower Hudson Valley)
- Grass Type: Emblem KBG (Front); Blueberry KBG Monostand (Back)
- Lawn Size: 1 acre-2 acre
- Level: Advanced
Re: double_e5's Soil Test - 2017
There are no serious negative reactions between those products. 2 lbs/K per month would be the right amount, but don't use any products with a high-middle number at the same time.
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