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Adams County

Whats the best form of potassium to use ?
And the best place to get it
thanks just bill

12/2/2007 7:43:54 AM

Rhode Island

we use 0-0-50 potassium of sulfate

dont know what your present soil test levels indicate . so i cant reccommend the correct amt to use per 750 sq ft

pap

12/2/2007 9:50:05 AM

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Be careful Bill. I've heard folks asking for "sulfate of potash" but the garden center help steered them toward Muriate of potash instead. The salt indeces are very different.

12/2/2007 10:14:08 AM

Leamington, Ont.

I used some p/s 0-0-50 this season, but have been told that it should be only used as a late season push because it 'matures the fruit'..Any thought on this?

12/2/2007 4:35:46 PM

Adams County

Thanks everyone for the help. Use sulfate not "muriate". got it
thanks just bill

12/3/2007 9:16:20 PM

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Here in the off-season we can apply larger amounts of potash because we're feeding the soil & not the plants. After the plants ar in the ground the usual rules apply:

First 4 weeks - push Nitrogen
Week 4-6 nothing or Phosphorus
Week 6-8 Phosphorus
Week 8-12 Nothing or very mild fish (N)
Week 12-16 ramping up fish/seaweed for mild N&K
Week 16 + Potash (in moderation)...Low Salt but very soluble like Potassium Nitrate, Potassium carbojnate, Potassium hydroxide, Potassoim Thiosulfate, etc

12/3/2007 11:11:56 PM

Adams County

tremor.
thanks a bunch. sure helps to explain things better. good advice.
thanks just bill

12/4/2007 7:58:31 PM