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  • From: "Peg Cook" <pegcook AT northnet.org>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Bonemeal
  • Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 07:14:56 -0400

Nan,
Your take on Bonemeal is correct.  However, keep in mind that if Bonemeal is applied it will be utilized by the crop within the growing season.  I will usually recommend Soft or Black Rock Phosphate where Phosphorus is low and a soil test shows low Calcium as well.  The Rock Phosphates contain anywhere from 41% to 48% Calcium.  Often times when I recommend the Rock Phosphates, I will not recommend Lime because of the amount of Calcium contained in them.  In addition, Gypsum is an excellent source of Calcium.  I will recommend Gypsum when (1) the pH is above 6.2 and (2) if it is early in the growing season.  Otherwise, I will recommend a high Calcium Lime source.
 
Peg Cook, Agronomist
Cook's Consulting
Lowville, NY. 13367
 
 


  • bonemeal, Nan Johnson, 08/15/2002
    • <Possible follow-up(s)>
    • Bonemeal, Peg Cook, 08/16/2002
    • Re: bonemeal, M McGuire, 08/16/2002

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