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Old April 25, 2013   #10
Steve Magruder
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Steve it seems odd that the test shows you need almost twice as much N as P & K and 10-10-10 was recommended. Anyway, the chickity doo doo is 5-3-2.5 which seems more in line with your soil test. I believe you would only need 4-5 lbs of this type of product for 132 sq st.

Glenn
I think the 10-10-10 was recommended to meet the minimum N needs (2 lbs.) while giving the maximum P and K. There were other fertilizer blends recommended, all ensuring that the minimum 2 lbs. N was met. I had thought that tomatoes do best with not overdoing N anyway (emphasizing fruiting over a lush plant).

As for Chickity Doo Doo, from its website, it appears to be offered at a local fruit market. I'll call later today and see if they actually have it and how much it costs. Thank you for the idea.
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