Urea Source in NJ?

danielj_2009

9 years ago

I'd like to use some urea this fall but can't find anything over a 4 lb bag. Tried Site One, Agway, Home Depot. Anybody in NJ able to find the stuff? Also, Scotts sells a 32-0-4 and the bag shows 31 out of 32 percent of the nitrogen from urea (11%) and most of the rest from water soluble nitrogen, which I assume is fast acting. However, the bag says "guaranteed not to burn" and "doesn't require watering in." Maybe it won't burn if used as directed, but I thought that was high enough to burn a lawn if not watered in. Anybody use the stuff? Oh it's only $50 to cover 15,000 sf. Sure wish urea was available around here.

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danielj_2009
Original Author

9 years ago

Looks like j4 was right. I went back to SiteOne and found a guy who searched their other locations. One of them has urea and isn't far away. I called the place and he said, "Yeah, I have 2 bags of urea collecting dust in the warehouse. It's been here for a couple of years." lol

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User
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Have you tried Feed and Seed stores, farm co-ops and garden centers?

The label will state what % N, if any is slow release (water insoluble or slowly available) N. Other than the % N specifically stated as slow release, the rest of the N is fast release, If there is no % designated as slow release, it's all fast release.

That Scotts 32-0-4 is Step 3 in the 4step program. 9 of the 32%N is slow release due to the methylene urea I believe. Step 4 has less slow release and more urea 23%.

Step 3 (scroll down and enlarge the ingredient label): https://www.scotts.com/sites/g/files/oydgjc106/files/asset_images/products/Scotts/lawn_fertilizer/feed_and_control_weeds/image/Step_3.pdf

Step 4(scroll down and enlarge the ingredient label) : https://www.scotts.com/sites/g/files/oydgjc106/files/asset_images/products/Scotts/lawn_fertilizer/feed_for_the_fall/image/Step_4_10_12.pdf

and, just for you (I wouldn't otherwise add this), because you're a chemmie :-) methylene urea: http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/mitgc/article/197960.pdf

Keep looking for urea, you'll find it.
User
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Any SiteOne should have it.

Well, nevermind, the OP says you tried SiteOne. I'm very surprised they don't have it. A lot of their Lesco fertilizers are high in water soluble/urea, but they're significantly more expensive than straight urea.
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owlnsr
9 years ago
Southern States usually carries it...
danielj_2009
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the replies. Interesting how the bag says it has soluble nitrogen yet the bulk of that is still slow release in the form of methylene urea. There aren't a ton of ag places in suburbia NJ so I might be out of luck. The closest Southern States is 101 miles away.
hoganjr
9 years ago
Where are you in NJ?
aluvaboy
9 years ago
Ferris Farms in East Brunswick has got Urea if you need it. I have bought this from their store at 690 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
aluvaboy
9 years ago
BTW - East Brunswick is in Central New Jersey. ZIP is 08816.
danielj_2009
Original Author
9 years ago
aluvaboy: That's where I get my OceanGro. He doesn't work much during the week this time of year so he wasn't answering his phone. Good to know he has it for long term supply. Site One won't reorder it unless it is a pallet quantity.

I bought those two bags they had. One was ripped open. So I guess I'll find out how volatile the nitrogen in urea fertilizer is. It's been sitting there for who knows how many years. I put some down yesterday and am doing weekly half-doses ala Andy's recommendations. Maybe a waste of time with old urea prills, so we'll see.
teanj
9 years ago
Reed and Perrine in Tennent NJ has urea 46-0-0.