[MarkAguglia]

Any thougts on adding K without adding too much N? What do you use? I'm looking for something that's widely available, and granular preferably.

 

[MarkAguglia]

This was my spring soil test. I've thrown down Milo a couple times now and I did do a half app of starter fertilizer that had some K in it. I don't want to use that again due to the high N going into summer.

 

[zeus201]

Sulfate of potash is what I used to use (0-0-50) use, but my local fert store cannot get it anymore. Muriate of potash is another option (0-0-60) but the chloride used to make it is the only drawback. I used it this season and just watered it in.

Both are granular and might a take a few calls around to source.

 

[Robotussin]

I second the 0-0-50 sulfate of potash if you can find it. I'm on Long Island, where everything is overpriced, and I only paid about $30 for a 50 pound bag last year.

 

[Cincinnati guy]

Check to see if you have an advance turf solutions near you, they will have it.

 

[Tsmith]

Straight SOP is tough to find locally for most ppl so if you cant find it kelp4less sells it from their site and eBay with free shipping.

This is what I use as I can't find SOP locally. The granules are not typical granules but they spread just fine.

 

[zeus201]

Straight SOP is tough to find locally for most ppl so if you cant find it kelp4less sells it from their site and eBay with free shipping.

This is what I use as I can't find SOP locally. The granules are not typical granules but they spread just fine.

True. I mixed SOP with some milo to help carry it.

 

[ericgautier]

Straight SOP is tough to find locally for most ppl so if you cant find it kelp4less sells it from their site and eBay with free shipping.

This is what I use as I can't find SOP locally. The granules are not typical granules but they spread just fine.

Check out Turf Trade in Mullica Hill (Contact @gregonfire for info). They have SOP.

 

[Tsmith]

@ericgautier thanks, I'll check it out as that's not far at all

I haven't searched the last couple seasons and have just been using the Kelp4less SOP

 

[massgrass]

Straight SOP is tough to find locally for most ppl so if you cant find it kelp4less sells it from their site and eBay with free shipping.

This is what I use as I can't find SOP locally. The granules are not typical granules but they spread just fine.

I've been doing the same. The kelp4less ebay offering goes on sale for 15% off every once in a while, which helps somewhat.

 

[NoslracNevok]

Check you local True Value, mine had this, which is an incredible value.

 

[g-man]

@NoslracNevok that's MOP instead of SOP. Both deliver potassium but the MOP is not as nice to the soil as SOP.

 

[Suburban Jungle Life]

MOP is $16 where I am for 50 lbs. They also sell it as de-icer due to the high salt content. SOP is double the price but like @g-man said, MOP isn't great for the soil. It's kinda sad that almost all the fertilizers use it it their blends. I know it's cheap but really? Anything to make a buck I guess. For this reason, I blend my own. Matt Martin order's his specific mix too!

 

[NoslracNevok]

@NoslracNevok that's MOP instead of SOP. Both deliver potassium but the MOP is not as nice to the soil as SOP.

Thanks g-man, learned something new. My lawn had plenty of K so I didn't buy this, just the two to the left (N&P). Glad because I'd have some serious buyers remorse.