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Note- this version contains the addition of fresh compost tea as an option. Note--When I give choices--my favorite is always first on the list. 1. A granular organic fertilizer - [I prefer a granular that has a base of poultry manure] My choices are LadyBug, or Sustane, 2. A Fish/Seaweed liquid-- Choose LadyBug--John's Recipe or Natures Guide 3. Agrispon [ a liquid biostimulant ]******** very important
1. A granular fertilization is always applied to both lawn and beds. Rates-- Lady Bug at 6 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. or Sustane 20 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. 2. + 3. A foliar spray is a mixture of 2 oz Fish/ Seaweed/ liquid and 1 oz Agrispon to 1 gallon of water per 1000 sq. ft. [sprayed on everything)
The Basic Organic Program Feb. 15- March---- Apply a granular and a foliar spray. May----Apply a foliar spray. July----Apply a granular and a foliar spray.** Sept.----Apply a foliar spray. Oct.- Nov.----Apply a granular and a foliar spray.** The Basic Organic Program with Weed Control Feb.15-March15----Apply Powdered Corn Gluten Meal. (Note-the only brand that offers a powdered source is Natures Guide ) 2 weeks later -----Apply a granular and a foliar spray. May----Apply a foliar spray. July----Apply a granular and a foliar spray.** Sept.----Apply a foliar spray. Sept.15-Oct.15----Apply Powdered Corn Gluten Meal.[ if you plan to overseed with winter grass you must apply after grass has come up] 2 weeks later-----Apply a granular and a foliar spray.** Apply powdered corn gluten meal at a rate of 20 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. and water it lightly so it won't blow away. A drop spreader makes it easier to apply powdered corn gluten meal [ it is dusty ] but broadcast spreaders will work too. **For those of you lucky enough to be able buy properly brewed compost tea ( available between April-October when night temps are above 55 degrees) It will speed your program up- you can add it as often as once a month . You may also choose to use the compost tea ( 1 gallon per 1000 Sq. feet) instead of the fish/ seaweed in the foliar during the dates when you are applying the granular as well-if the temperatures are not falling below 55 degrees ( be sure to use the Agrispon too-and remember -don't use tap water with the compost tea.)
Be sure to buy a bag that just says just CORN GLUTEN MEAL
*****If it says Granular, Spreadable or Fine Grind it is not the right product *****
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