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Old 03-08-2004, 10:37 AM
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doughboysigep
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Default RE: Food Plots????

not quite but almost...

My 5.5 may be a bit misleading - that is not ideal, but I have grown clover at that pH (like I said 6s are better).

Again, maybe you have gotten some more bad advice - putting fertilizer on low pH soils does little to no good - without the proper chemical balance/pH in the soil the fertilizer will do nothing - something to the effect that the nutrient reactions cannot happen without the proper pH (more technical than what I know or can explain)

also remember you are in a totally different region than me. that in itself will make a big difference in what you can and can't plant, when to plant, how to plant etc. (i don'y think it has any bearing on the lime/fertilizer recommendations?)

My last bit of advice, as I have stated before, go to you local ag/extension agent, Soil & Water office or NRCS people and and get some better, localized advice (unless they told you about the lime and fertilizer )

have fun
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