How much 0-40-0 fertilizer to apply

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How much 0-40-0 fertilizer to apply #556353 03/13/23 02:52 PM
Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 7 Thibodaux Louisiana G GAR OP
OP GAR G Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 7 Thibodaux Louisiana	I have a 2 acre pond that is full, and a little murky due to pond edges being bare. The pond has been established for six months. I do see lots of tadpoles and other insects on the surface and in the water. The initial stocking of bluegill and minnows will be in two weeks. I’d like to fertilize with 0-40-0 soon to establish a good bloom prior to stocking. How much fertilizer should I apply in a two acre pond.

Re: How much 0-40-0 fertilizer to apply GAR #556355 03/13/23 04:29 PM
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esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28,992 Likes: 999 Grovertown, Indiana	Originally Posted by GAR I have a 2 acre pond that is full, and a little murky due to pond edges being bare. The pond has been established for six months. I do see lots of tadpoles and other insects on the surface and in the water. The initial stocking of bluegill and minnows will be in two weeks. I’d like to fertilize with 0-40-0 soon to establish a good bloom prior to stocking. How much fertilizer should I apply in a two acre pond. What is your alkalinity level in the pond? www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: How much 0-40-0 fertilizer to apply esshup #556359 03/13/23 04:52 PM
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OP GAR G Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 7 Thibodaux Louisiana	I originally applied 8 tons of AG lime before the pond filled. A sample taken about a month ago indicated an alkalinity of 38. Tried my best to get several samples from around the pond. Just not sure how well the lime mixed with the water.

Re: How much 0-40-0 fertilizer to apply GAR #556390 03/14/23 11:46 AM
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ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 21,654 Likes: 349 Miss.	Your alkalinity is good for fertilizer to work. Go very slow with the 0-40-0 application and put it on platforms etc. (not on the dirt). I would start with only 5 lbs total split in 2 locations. Watch water clarity carefully. If after 2 weeks, you see no change in clarity add 5 more lbs. Until you know how your water reacts go very slowly with fertilization. Just because you can't see the changes does not mean that plankton #s have not increased dramatically.
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Re: How much 0-40-0 fertilizer to apply ewest #556391 03/14/23 11:57 AM
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OP GAR G Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 7 Thibodaux Louisiana	Great thanks