Fertilizer down - heavy rain is here

[Emgen]

Put fertilizer out on pastures Friday and rain is coming down now. We already have an inch and now appears that we might have up to 3 inches. Land is relatively flat - - any concerns with fertilizer being washed away at current rate of rain? Thanks

 

[RedAngus121]

i dought it unless there is some pretty rolly ground. Thats great Speard it now a good rain to wash it in you couldnt ask for any better.

 

[stocky]

There is no use to be concerned about losing fertilize with the heavy rain. It will wash off or it won't and any concern will be useless.

 

[Beefy]

a good rain is perfect for fertilizer. too much rain and it goes to the pond, get a bumper crop of algae and your wallet will hurt for a few days.

 

[Ranchcop]

With more then 2 inches of rain in 24 hours you can loose 60% of the chemical nitrogen to run off and leaching into the ground past the roots.
Brad

 

[A6gal]

I've called the fertilizer supplier on two occassions when there was a chance of rain, both times he advised me to wait. The first time our 30% chance of rain turned into 0% chance and the second time we had such a down pour it would have ended up in my stock tank. My question is...how do you know when is the right time and can you wait too long.

 

[Ranchcop]

I suggest that you try a fertilizer that does not have chemical nitrogen in it..... that way there is not as big of a chance to waste your money.
Brad