putting iron down

[greg6775]

any body no how warm it has to be before you put iron down before it will work and the same with prem thanks

[mariner]

As far as the iron, the soil temp should be above 40 degrees for plants to uptake nutrients. The pre M should be put down when the soil temp gets to be about 50 degrees for a week straight.....without going into much detail!

[Ric]

Originally posted by mariner
As far as the iron, the soil temp should be above 40 degrees for plants to uptake nutrients. The pre M should be put down when the soil temp gets to be about 50 degrees for a week straight.....without going into much detail!

Mariner

You are a wealth of mis information. Crab Grass and many other Northern Weeds requires a constant soil temp of 55 degrees to start to germinate. Soil Temperature should be taken just after sunrise when it is the coolest. When the temperature stays above 55 for at least 3 days, apply your Pre-E.

Up take of Iron depends on many factors. Soil temperature is but one small factor. pH and microbe activity as well as the form of Iron used. Ferrous Sulfate will be more available than Ferrous Oxide. Chelate's can be absorbed at any time of the year regardless of growth. However they are only of value if the plant is actively growing.

[mariner]

Ric,
This is the last time I will ever notice you on any forum. Are you ready.......... Why don't you go FU@# yourself!!! You have got to be the biggest idiot on this forum!!!


Ric decided to send a very rude private message to me in case anyone wonders where this came from!

[Ric]

Mariner

I only suggested that you try and ask Questions, not answer them. If you feel that is Rude, then so be it. It is a beautiful windy Sunday why don't you go Fly a hike Today and Relax?