ubang2

When we planted our plot we limed but did not fertilize. We have 4 different small plots and was wondering if I should go back and fertilize it now to give it a boost. The first major frost is coming this week and Buck Oats mixed with clover is what I planted. If I do fertilize what 0-0-0 should I use? Thanks

Campbery

I would hold on to your fertilizer until the spring, after the frost comes things aren't going to grow much and most will leach away by spring. A 10-10-10 would cover you for both but it really depends on your soil test.

redka

No way of knowing which percent mix of fertilizer to apply without first doing a soil test. If you can collect thesoil sample before it freezes, there's plenty of time to send it for analysis then apply the correct fertilizer next spring.

Remnard

0-10-5 or 0-10-10. If there is clover, you dont need much nitrogen as the clover will "fix" its own from the air. If you fertilize, you will be giving the weeds a boost, which you don't want to do. Also, the second and third number is your phosphorous and potassium, which will promote root growth and help the host plants fight disease.

gregrn43

Do a soil test and you will know exactly what you need. Most of the time if a test is not done they recommend 250lbs of triple 13 per acre