BLSC and KH Questions
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Got it...thanks Morph
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Oldschool, see also Re: 2016: What did you do to or on your lawn today?
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Thanks TimmyG
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Morpheus or other BLSC experts,
Can the BLSC/KH be applied to a lawn with soil ph of 8.5?
Lonnie
Can the BLSC/KH be applied to a lawn with soil ph of 8.5?
Lonnie
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
I'm not a soil guru, but I can't think of any reason you couldn't user them with a high ph soil.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
You're fine. Although slightly alkaline, the BLSC isn't going to raise the soil pH measurably and it washes out easily over time. Plus it's biodegradable and the final pH is much closer to neutral.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Thanks guys...I ordered ingredients today
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
I've got another question:
How late in the season may BLSC/KH be applied? First frost was last night but was hoping to apply till end of October.
Thanks
How late in the season may BLSC/KH be applied? First frost was last night but was hoping to apply till end of October.
Thanks
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Basically, until the growing season is over - when the grass isn't growing.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Got it...thanks Andy
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
I bought the 6005, but the instructions seem odd. It says to fill up to the number of gallons you need. So to cover 5K sq. ft., I fill up to a 5 line. BLSC goes on at 2oz/K, but if I combine BSLC and KH, it goes on at 4 oz/K. From the instructions, I don't see how application would differ between these. There's nothing in oz/K, and items with different concentrations don't seem to have different settings.
If the 8oz in black next to the 3 gallon setting is the contents, it seems to put 2.7 oz/gallon no matter what, no?
How do you use/what settings do you use?
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
You're overthinking it, or at least my head hurts trying to follow what you just wrote. Think simply. With 5K to cover and wanting to spray at 4 oz/K (combined), put 20 oz of BLSC+KH in the container. Then, through trial and error, determine a rate setting and walking speed that works best for you to get even coverage over your 5K. If you apply a little heavy, no worries, it's just BLSC and KH. It can be applied at far greater rates without consequences. The amount of water sprayed doesn't matter much, but to improve even coverage, the more the merrier. I generally choose the 15-gallon setting, which equates to spraying (roughly) 15 gallons of water with a full container. When I first starting using it years ago, I started at the 21-gallon setting but found that my needed walking pace was far too slow. You could probably get away with the 6-gallon setting at a brisk walk, especially if you're short on time, but I prefer to get a bit more water down.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Hello to all. I have found the website about a month ago...and have already spent a significant amount of time reading (and re-reading) the posts on the BLSC and KH. I know this thread has been quiet for a month or so..but needed clarification on one item. I already purchased all of the required ingredients for BLSC and KH in powdered form from the suggested sources, but I am confused on the amount of water to use in the mixtures. In the above thread I have read for KH use:
1.) 4 oz Kelp (Powder)
2.) 8 oz Humic Acid (Powder)
3.) Question: Do I mix 1 & 2 from above in 2 gallons of Water or 1 gallon of Water to make concentrate?
- Apply concentrate at 4 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. of Yard through hose end sprayer at preferred dilution
Same question for BLSC:
1.) 5 oz. SLS (Powder)
2.) 1/3 tsp. Yucca (Powder)
3.) Question: Do I mix 1 & 2 from above in 2 gallons of Water or 1 gallon of water to make concentrate?
- Apply concentrate at 4 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. of Yard through hose end sprayer at preferred dilution
I truly appreciate the help and am headed back over to re-read Andy's directions for soil testing.
1.) 4 oz Kelp (Powder)
2.) 8 oz Humic Acid (Powder)
3.) Question: Do I mix 1 & 2 from above in 2 gallons of Water or 1 gallon of Water to make concentrate?
- Apply concentrate at 4 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. of Yard through hose end sprayer at preferred dilution
Same question for BLSC:
1.) 5 oz. SLS (Powder)
2.) 1/3 tsp. Yucca (Powder)
3.) Question: Do I mix 1 & 2 from above in 2 gallons of Water or 1 gallon of water to make concentrate?
- Apply concentrate at 4 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. of Yard through hose end sprayer at preferred dilution
I truly appreciate the help and am headed back over to re-read Andy's directions for soil testing.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Dzryzh...I’m new to BLSC/KH and have made one batch. I read every post I could find on the subject. The quantity of each product you state is exactly the amount I used.
On the KH, I mixed the kelp and the humid acid into 2 gallons of water.
On the BLSC, I mixed 5 oz’s of SLS and 1/3 tsp of yucca into 1 gallon of water. I made a double batch, 2 gallons
I combined equal amounts of both BLSC and KH into the hose end sprayer and applied at 4 oz’s per 1,000. I also added an ounce or two of molasses to the hose end sprayer container.
On the KH, I mixed the kelp and the humid acid into 2 gallons of water.
On the BLSC, I mixed 5 oz’s of SLS and 1/3 tsp of yucca into 1 gallon of water. I made a double batch, 2 gallons
I combined equal amounts of both BLSC and KH into the hose end sprayer and applied at 4 oz’s per 1,000. I also added an ounce or two of molasses to the hose end sprayer container.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
For the KH, you have options. I mix them in 1 gallons of water each, separately, then use 2-4 oz per thousand square feet of each gallon to apply.
You can also mix both of them together in 2 gallons of water, and then use 4 to 8 oz per thousand square feet to get exactly the same amount of each product down. Same difference.
For the BLSC, mix that in 1 gallon of water, then use 2 to 4 oz per thousand square feet.
You can also mix both of them together in 2 gallons of water, and then use 4 to 8 oz per thousand square feet to get exactly the same amount of each product down. Same difference.
For the BLSC, mix that in 1 gallon of water, then use 2 to 4 oz per thousand square feet.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Oldschool & Morpheus......Thanks for the clarification. I am all set to get some mixed up and get an application or two in before the weather turns. Thanks again.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Can anyone provide insight into the "Once the soil begins to improve" and "Once the soil is where you want it, ' statements in the original article. I've put down 4oz each per K, 5 times now, 2 weeks apart I'm not really sure how to tell whether the soil is improving, and I'm sure I don't know what I "want" ;) From the soil test this spring, my soil seemed to be in fairly decent shape.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
Nothing reported in the soil tests ties to anything that is "measurable" from KH or BLSC.
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Re: BLSC and KH Questions
OK. Ignoring my last sentence, I'm still looking for anyone's input on the initial questions.
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