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Need help with soil amendments

3 years ago


I have my soil test results below and could use help in how to go about bringing up some of my levels.


I applied green max 10 days ago, about the same time of the test, so I my nitrogen levels will come up, but can use help with all the other levels that are low. Thanks in advance.

Comments (7)

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Did you get recommendations with the report?

  • 3 years ago

    Since this is posted in the Lawn Care forum, I assume we are discussing a lawn area. Regular lawn fertilizer will help with both N and K. The low levels of trace elements are not really much of a concern.

  • 3 years ago

    Potassium Sulfate (sulfate of potash) will supply your need for potassium and sulfur spread at a rate of 1 lb per 1000 sq. ft. If contains 50% potassium and 17% sulfate (sulfur).

    For the copper you can by a small bottle of Copper sulfate (used as a fungicide) and dilute at 1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon and spray on the lawn and it will provide the copper needed.

    For the boron you can use borax (11% boron) and dilute 10 to 15 grams ( 1/2 to 2/3 oz) in a gallon of water to cover 1000 sq. ft. to meet your needs.

    For the Zinc I'm at a loss for a product for you to use other than Zinc sulfate or chelated zinc but in excess it may toxic. I use Zinc sulfate (Hi -Yield product and 35% zinc) but it's periled so I need to crush it up and dissolve it in water. Not much is required so no more than 1/4 oz of crushed zinc sulfate per 1000 sq. ft. through a sprayer. Don't overdo it!

    OR you can buy potassium Sulfate and then buy a product called Microplex (or something simular) with all those Micro nutrients you're lacking all in one bag. It's very expensive and you won't ever find it at a local box stores or hardware stores. It can usually be found at companies catering to turf maintenance like golf course supply companies, irrigation supply. or other specially outlets.

  • 3 years ago

    As previously mentioned, the deficiencies with the micronutrients are so insignificant that supplementing them is not a priority or even a requirement. These are take up in infinitesimal amounts by most plants and generally are considered incidental to a healthy lawn. A standard lawn fertilizer is all that is necessary.

  • 3 years ago

    Yeah what ever, but take zinc, copper and boron out of your diet and see how well you get along.

  • 3 years ago

    LOL!! It's not like they don't exist at all....they are just in very low concentrations. NBD!! And comparing human nutrient requirements to that of a lawn is just a tad specious, dontcha think????

  • 3 years ago

    Zinc in humans; " the body only needs small amounts, and yet it is necessary for almost 100 enzymes to carry out vital chemical reactions. It is a major player in the creation of DNA, growth of cells, building proteins, healing damaged tissue, and supporting a healthy immune system".

    Zinc in plants; " is only needed by plants in small quantities. However, it is crucial to plant development, as it plays a significant part in a wide range of processes. Zinc activates enzymes that are responsible for the synthesis of certain proteins. It is used in the formation of chlorophyll and some carbohydrates and is used in the conversion of starches to sugars. Zinc also helps plant tissue withstand cold temperatures. Zinc is essential in the formation of auxins, which help with growth regulation and stem elongation.

    Sorry but I'm not trying to mislead anyone with wrong information. There are some genuine similarities of the role micro nutrients play for plants and animal. All life on earth did evolve from a common ancestor, and both plant and animal have eukaryotic cells but each took a different path through time, but NBD.

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