Feed store urea

Kentucky bluegrass, Fescue, Rye and Bent, etc
Post Reply
Billybob
Posts: 1484
Joined: May 5th, 2012, 11:29 pm
Location: Central NJ
Grass Type: TTTF
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Feed store urea

Post by Billybob » September 30th, 2017, 10:39 am

Be careful when purchasing urea from feed stores. The one I went to only sells it in the consistency of sugar granules. I called to get the bigger pellets but they don't stock it and won't buy it in small quanties. I may have to travel a bit.

User avatar
HoosierLawnGnome
Posts: 9591
Joined: May 22nd, 2013, 5:59 pm
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Grass Type: Blueberry KBG
Lawn Size: 1 acre-2 acre
Level: Advanced

Re: Feed store urea

Post by HoosierLawnGnome » September 30th, 2017, 11:33 am

That sounds a lot like ammonium sulfate. I've never seen urea sold in that consistency.

Liquid3d
Posts: 44
Joined: May 12th, 2016, 2:17 pm
Location: South Coast Ma.
Grass Type: Rear Right - Mix, Rear left - KBG Barrister + Midnight, Front renovating to KBG Barrister + Blueberry + Bewitched
Lawn Size: 1000-3000
Level: Some Experience

Re: Feed store urea

Post by Liquid3d » September 30th, 2017, 11:38 am

The kind I found online last year was small like that. I just mixed it with some milo when putting it out and it worked out great.

Billybob
Posts: 1484
Joined: May 5th, 2012, 11:29 pm
Location: Central NJ
Grass Type: TTTF
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by Billybob » September 30th, 2017, 11:38 am

Says right on the bag Urea 46-0-0..... I spoke to the owner and he said he realizes Urea is made in bigger pellets but he doesn't stock or sell it

Billybob
Posts: 1484
Joined: May 5th, 2012, 11:29 pm
Location: Central NJ
Grass Type: TTTF
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by Billybob » September 30th, 2017, 11:51 am

Image


User avatar
PSU4ME
Posts: 1147
Joined: November 29th, 2016, 9:29 am
Location: Metrowest MA
Grass Type: Front: Bewitched/Midnight/Everglade Back: Midnight/Diva/Everest
Lawn Size: 20000-1 acre
Level: Some Experience

Re: Feed store urea

Post by PSU4ME » September 30th, 2017, 12:10 pm

Yeah I would agree. Was it sold/labeled as urea?

skippynj17
Posts: 40
Joined: June 7th, 2017, 10:18 am
Location: Northern New Jersey
Grass Type: KBG ( Award , Everglade , Bewitched )
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by skippynj17 » September 30th, 2017, 12:12 pm

Billybob wrote:
September 30th, 2017, 10:39 am
Be careful when purchasing urea from feed stores. The one I went to only sells it in the consistency of sugar granules. I called to get the bigger pellets but they don't stock it and won't buy it in small quanties. I may have to travel a bit.
is There a problem with it if it comes in the consistency of sugar ? I purchased the bag below yesterday and from just feeling the outside without opening the bag the granules feel a bit smaller than usual


Image

User avatar
turf_toes
Posts: 6042
Joined: December 17th, 2008, 8:46 pm
Location: Central NJ
Grass Type: 77% Blueberry/23% Midnight Star KBG in front. Bewitched KBG monostand in back.
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by turf_toes » September 30th, 2017, 1:43 pm

I’m still trying to understand why this is a problem...

I’ve used the finer-grade agricultural stuff for years without any problem. You just need to adjust your spreader to deal with it.

So what’s the problem?

skippynj17
Posts: 40
Joined: June 7th, 2017, 10:18 am
Location: Northern New Jersey
Grass Type: KBG ( Award , Everglade , Bewitched )
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by skippynj17 » September 30th, 2017, 1:53 pm

turf_toes wrote:
September 30th, 2017, 1:43 pm
I’m still trying to understand why this is a problem...

I’ve used the finer-grade agricultural stuff for years without any problem. You just need to adjust your spreader to deal with it.

So what’s the problem?
thanks for the good news turf toes , I plan on using a very low setting and make adjustments as i go along

Billybob
Posts: 1484
Joined: May 5th, 2012, 11:29 pm
Location: Central NJ
Grass Type: TTTF
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by Billybob » September 30th, 2017, 6:12 pm

I personally find the bigger easier to spread. Just a matter of opinion I guess. Plus side it would break down easier being so fine.

Billybob
Posts: 1484
Joined: May 5th, 2012, 11:29 pm
Location: Central NJ
Grass Type: TTTF
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by Billybob » September 30th, 2017, 6:16 pm

Not opinion but personal preference

User avatar
xxryu139xx
Posts: 1173
Joined: July 22nd, 2011, 4:52 pm
Location: 6a Union, NJ
Grass Type: Elite KBG: Emblem/NuGlade/Bedazzled
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Feed store urea

Post by xxryu139xx » September 30th, 2017, 11:57 pm

I just picked up a bag from Belle Mead Co-op. Big pellet size. $22.99.

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 25 guests