[Harts]

Need some help here. In my quest to find an alternative to Milo (Can't get in Canada), I have come across this natural fert from a local supplier. I wanted to get thoughts and opinions if I would get similar benefits to Milo.

9-2-2 + Iron
All natural - organic
Promotes thick, lush green lawn
Slow release Nitrogen
Non-burning
Builds a deep root system
Derived from Feather Meal, Non-Bovine Bone Meal and/or Rock Phosphate, Sulfate of Potash, Ferrous Carbonate, Gypsum and Dolomic Limestone

GUARANTEED MINIMUM ANALYSIS:
Total Nitrogen 9.0%
0.9% Water Soluble Nitrogen
8.1% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
Available Phosphoric Acid 2.0%
Soluble Potash 2.0%
Iron Actual 2.0%
Calcium 2.5%
Magnesium 1.0%
Sulphur 1.0%
Organic Matter 40.0%

 

[Jconnelly6b]

Sounds like good stuff... mostly insoluble but 1% water soluble nitrogen, which will give you some near immediate results. 40% OM is goof too.

How much it cost per bag, and what is bag size? How much does a bag cover?

 

[Harts]

It's expensive compared to Milo. $65 for a 55lb bag and covers just over 8k sf.

I have 2200, so one bag would give me 2 applications of 1lb N/1000.

 

[desirous]

Animal feed such as cracked corn, alfalfa pellets, or soybean meal would provide similar benefit at lower cost.

 

[Sinclair]

I assume this is the home hardware product.

I'm using it with great results.

 

[SNOWBOB11]

Dang @Sinclair the density of your grass is crazy.

Back to the original question. That fert is good stuff and will probably give you good results over time. It's important to remember organics take a longer time than synthetics to see benefits. We've talked a couple times on the forum about this and it isn't really a direct comparison to milo. That doesn't mean it's not a good fert but just not exactly the same.

 

[Harts]

It is the Home Hardware stuff. How often are you applying and what rate?

Grass looks great!

 

[Sinclair]

I did a full rate (8lbs/1000) after the ice storm melted, another full rate early May, and I have since been doing 2lb/1000 weekly.

 

[Harts]

Does this need to be watered in or just apply normal irrigation routine?

Thanks for your help. Always helps when someone close by is using the same product.

 

[Sinclair]

There's no concern for watering in organics, I just do a light raking afterwards to make sure all the fertilizer gets down to the soil.

Happy to help. I know the challenges of having a good lawn up here.

 

[Harts]

Where in ON are you?

 

[Harts]

Here is my front lawn after my mow yesterday. Barely beat the down pour.

 

[Sinclair]

Where in ON are you?

Aurora/Stouffville

Your stripes are nice. Did you buy a striping kit?

 

[Sinclair]

Nevermind, I see it's in your equipment!

 

[Harts]

I bought the Check Mate about 4 years ago and love it. Lays down really nice stripes.

I'm in Mississauga.

 

[JohnP]

Here is my front lawn after my mow yesterday. Barely beat the down pour.

Lol stripes aimed right at neighbor's door

 

[bourne]

@Harts @Sinclair

I am going to order this from HH as well. Can you help me please with the application rates? Right now I am using a scott's broadcast spreader. What setting would you recommend provided you have experience with this spreader.

Sorry, I am new to this stuff.

Thanks

 

[Harts]

I haven't used the HH fert yet. I'm going to order it this week.

I would think you'd have your spreader setting low when doing weekly apps of 2lbs/1000. Maybe 3 or 4. But don't forget a lot of it depends on walking speed. You and I will walk at different speeds.

Sinclair, can you confirm the setting you use?

 

[Sinclair]

I only have a small yard, so I use a hand held spreader open about halfway, and I walk the lawn about 2x.

You don't have to think too hard with organics though. Just let'er rip and if you put down a little too much, scale back your setting next time.

 

[kaptain_zero]

First post for me, and as a Canajun, I too have felt the wrath of not getting Milorganite, nor do I much care for the various bans implemented by the various Provincial Governments on products approved by the Federal Governement.

Case in point, no herbicides for "cosmetic" use due to "safety" concerns. Meanwhile farmers can still use Roundup on food crops to improve yeilds, runoff is bad but farmers and golf courses can still apply 2, 4-D.

Sorry... I tend to go off the rails sometimes.

Some organic fertilizers I've found in Canada:

Turkey Trot 6 -4 - 6 (deodorized, composted and pelletized turkey manure) (Growers Fertilizers LTD in Winnipeg)

GroundsKeepers Pride 8 - 4 -5 (about 2% water soluble N) (Westland)

Biofert Lawn Food 8-2-3 (Biofert in BC)

as well as the afformentioned product available from Home Hardware that I was unfamiliar with.

As I live in Winnipeg, Turkey Trot looks to be my best bet pricewise. Still at $44 for a 20KG (45lb) bag, it's not CHEAP.

I am a bit bewildered by the package label..... I have no problem with 20lbs per 1000sq feet for summer and fall application, but it says to apply at 49lbs per 1000 sq feet in the spring! That's a bit beyond "shoveling it on", no?

I calculate that to be almost 3lbs of N per 1000 sq feet! Yes, I know it's organic and the N is bound up, but 3lbs?!?!

Regards

Christian