[ryeguy]

If I applied some amount of N per month, how does that compare to applying the same amount of N per month, but split into 2 half-sized doses and spaced evenly apart? Aside from more effort, is there any benefit to this?

 

[Pete1313]

Quick release or slow release N? There is definitely a benefit to spoon feeding quick release N as you avoid the highs and lows as most of the quick release will be taken up right away.

 

[g-man]

I have read Univ papers around this. A low constant feed (quick release)is better than a once a month. Yes it is more work. If I recall correctly, it even needs less total nitrogen.

The analogy is, one 2000cal meal a day vs. breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

[jha4aamu]

I have read Univ papers around this. A low constant feed (quick release)is better than a once a month. Yes it is more work. If I recall correctly, it even needs less total nitrogen.

The analogy is, one 2000cal meal a day vs. breakfast, lunch and dinner.

would you be able to share what the approximate equivalent rate is for the weekly/biweekly application of quick release N compared to a monthly app rate of 1lb of N/1k?

thought about doing this also this summer but had no idea if i was going to burn my yard.

 

[440mag]

Man, y'all yanks have got it made!
Down here, drop any nitro after April 15 and your practically guaranteeing fungal disease outbreaks (brown patch, etc.).
That's even WITH a fungicide program in place.
I am jealous - nothing like a nice, dark green lawn all summer long (I vote for less, more often ;-)

 

[Sinclair]

I have read Univ papers around this. A low constant feed (quick release)is better than a once a month. Yes it is more work. If I recall correctly, it even needs less total nitrogen.

The analogy is, one 2000cal meal a day vs. breakfast, lunch and dinner.

would you be able to share what the approximate equivalent rate is for the weekly/biweekly application of quick release N compared to a monthly app rate of 1lb of N/1k?

thought about doing this also this summer but had no idea if i was going to burn my yard.

Weekly N rate would be 7/30, or 0.23lb/k.

Bi-weekly would be 0.46lb/k.

I am going to apply organic fert weekly all summer working out to an N rate of 0.75lb/k monthly.

 

[social port]

Lighter, more frequent applications may be preferable to heavier monthly applications in soils with a lower CEC value. Since those soils have more trouble retaining nutrients over time, you may be able to maximize chances for nutrient utilization with frequent apps.

 

[jha4aamu]

I have read Univ papers around this. A low constant feed (quick release)is better than a once a month. Yes it is more work. If I recall correctly, it even needs less total nitrogen.

The analogy is, one 2000cal meal a day vs. breakfast, lunch and dinner.

would you be able to share what the approximate equivalent rate is for the weekly/biweekly application of quick release N compared to a monthly app rate of 1lb of N/1k?

thought about doing this also this summer but had no idea if i was going to burn my yard.

Weekly N rate would be 7/30, or 0.23lb/k.

Bi-weekly would be 0.46lb/k.

I am going to apply organic fert weekly all summer working out to an N rate of 0.75lb/k monthly.

thanks. whats your rate for a weekly application of quick release N? i have tried the organic milo ferts but its too hard to find enough around here to apply it consistently

 

[Green]

Provided the weather is cooperative, organics and some types of slow-release synthetics can be applied in fairly substantial chunks, like 1 lb N/M, and last for 8-12 weeks or even more.