I'm not an expert in the use of cottonseed meal, but I use it on my farm early in the season for fertilizing bluegill and bass production ponds, as do some commercial fish farms. We also use some liquid inorganic fertilizers in conjunction with cottonseed meal. We don't use organics after May because high temps represent high risk. Inorganics can be used to keep the maintain the bloom, and in Chad's case I'm hoping that the feeding program will maintain his bloom. Since I'm not hired to service Chad's ponds, this seems like the easiest plan for him to manage.
Hey, I'm in this for an education as well. I'm not afraid to implement a plan or to make recommendations that make sense to me based on my education and experience, even if I have read contradictory info somewhere, but I respect those who disagree with these recommendations.
