The 'best' fertilizer, liquid or otherwise, for central Virginia or where-ever the fertilizer is needed, is going to be the fertilizer that provides the appropriate amount of supplemental nutrition to the specific crop that you are trying to grow.What is the best liquid fertilizer to use in Central Virginia?
The 'best' fertilizer, liquid or otherwise, for central Virginia or where-ever the fertilizer is needed, is going to be the fertilizer that provides the appropriate amount of supplemental nutrition to the specific crop that you are trying to grow.
Start figuring this out by first getting a soil test/analysis. This is really cheap ($10.00 or so) and can/will literally save you hundreds if not more $$ and time spent. Fertilization also is not the only thing to consider for the soil. There is also the sand/clay/loam percentage balance within the soil, the organic content of the soil, and the pH of the soil.
Your question is kinda like trying to answer someones question when they ask, "What should I pack to wear when going on my trip?" If that is all the information they give you, your answer is/should be, "I have no idea". In response to their question I would be asking, are they going to the beach for the weekend? A safari to Africa for two weeks (monsoon season or dry season) or are they going to Antarctica for a month.
We can help you, but what are you trying to accomplish?
Thank you Mark what my dad is trying to accomplish is for his hay fields for his cattle. One of the fields is 55 acres that he is focusing on.The 'best' fertilizer, liquid or otherwise, for central Virginia or where-ever the fertilizer is needed, is going to be the fertilizer that provides the appropriate amount of supplemental nutrition to the specific crop that you are trying to grow.
Start figuring this out by first getting a soil test/analysis. This is really cheap ($10.00 or so) and can/will literally save you hundreds if not more $$ and time spent. Fertilization also is not the only thing to consider for the soil. There is also the sand/clay/loam percentage balance within the soil, the organic content of the soil, and the pH of the soil.
Your question is kinda like trying to answer someones question when they ask, "What should I pack to wear when going on my trip?" If that is all the information they give you, your answer is/should be, "I have no idea". In response to their question I would be asking, are they going to the beach for the weekend? A safari to Africa for two weeks (monsoon season or dry season) or are they going to Antarctica for a month.
We can help you, but what are you trying to accomplish?
I have his soil results would that be helpful to provide?Thank you Mark what my dad is trying to accomplish is for his hay fields for his cattle. One of the fields is 55 acres that he is focusing on.
Yes, very helpful.I have his soil results would that be helpful to provide?
What type of grass?Thank you Mark what my dad is trying to accomplish is for his hay fields for his cattle. One of the fields is 55 acres that he is focusing on.
Mark, in Virginia soil tests are free.The 'best' fertilizer, liquid or otherwise, for central Virginia or where-ever the fertilizer is needed, is going to be the fertilizer that provides the appropriate amount of supplemental nutrition to the specific crop that you are trying to grow.
Start figuring this out by first getting a soil test/analysis. This is really cheap ($10.00 or so) and can/will literally save you hundreds if not more $$ and time spent. Fertilization also is not the only thing to consider for the soil. There is also the sand/clay/loam percentage balance within the soil, the organic content of the soil, and the pH of the soil.
Your question is kinda like trying to answer someones question when they ask, "What should I pack to wear when going on my trip?" If that is all the information they give you, your answer is/should be, "I have no idea". In response to their question I would be asking, are they going to the beach for the weekend? A safari to Africa for two weeks (monsoon season or dry season) or are they going to Antarctica for a month.
We can help you, but what are you trying to accomplish?
FescueWhat type of grass?
Thanks so much can I ask what P&K stands for?The needs for a hayfield are much different than for pasture. Potash is taken up in a hayfield but returned to the soil in pasture. Almost never need to add any of the 3rd number for pasture but rarely does anyone put enough of it for hayfields. I used 18-46-0 on my pasture. Just spread it Sunday.
But the soil test will truly tell whats needed. Fescue will respond very good to proper fertilization.
Another point, Nitrogen works very quick but only lasts about 90 days. P&K will last longer but could take 3 to 4 months to fully work. We should be spreading P&K in the fall and Nitrogen in the spring.
Exactly, its the second and third number in the fertilize.P = phosphorus / phosphate
K = potassium / potash
Please do.I have his soil results would that be helpful to provide?
There is a way to address the 'short term' availability of nitrogen within the soil that @kenny thomas is speaking of here, and that would be to incorporate a legume into the fescue. We can discuss this as well, but let's finish addressing the importance of the different fertilizer components first, before we get into how we can get them.The needs for a hayfield are much different than for pasture. Potash is taken up in a hayfield but returned to the soil in pasture. Almost never need to add any of the 3rd number for pasture but rarely does anyone put enough of it for hayfields. I used 18-46-0 on my pasture. Just spread it Sunday.
But the soil test will truly tell whats needed. Fescue will respond very good to proper fertilization.
Another point, Nitrogen works very quick but only lasts about 90 days. P&K will last longer but could take 3 to 4 months to fully work. We should be spreading P&K in the fall and Nitrogen in the spring.
Please do.