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Old 09-29-2004 | 07:24 AM
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answerguy
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Default RE: Question about sandy soil and rye

ORIGINAL: farm hunter

Yes welcome aboard buckdeer -

It would be tough to "overlime" in most areas - its probably not a problem - but it might not be needed either - Rye will grow well in even acidic soils.

Nitrogen is usaully the big demand in sandy soils. Excess rains cause N to leach out. - Sometimes it gets deeper than the plant can reach with its roots. So on sandy soil - wihout knowing anything else - I'd recommend a couple 100 lbs of a general fertilizer with a Nitrogen component - like 20-20-20 or 15-15-15 - Rye doesn't need too much. And if Ivan effected your plans - you not too far north to plant Rye - even still.

good luck
FH
I'm sure that you meant to say "a couple hundred pounds per acre" our poster is referring to a a 50' x 50' plot.
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