Kikuyu fertiliser trial part 1 - November 2023
Channel: Local Land Services NSW
Date: 2023-11-27

In part 1 of this fertiliser experiment series at the Demonstration Farm, join us as we explore the different impacts of fertilisers on kikuyu-based pasture. Kikuyu, a nitrogen loving plant has the potential to produce a substantial amount of biomass when managed effectively.  

We’ve selected easily accessible fertilisers to ensure you can also replicate this at home. 

Plot 1 – Synthetic Pasture blend 250kg/ha (23.8%N, 3.7% P, 13.0%K, 4.1%S) 
Plot 2 – Chicken Manure Pelleted – 600kg/ha (3.5%N, 1.1%P, 1.6%K, 0.6%S) 
Plot 3 – Urea 200kg /ha (46%N) (Note: this is excessively high and future applications will be reduced to 50kg/ha to avoid toxicity). 
Plot 4 – Nil fertiliser (control group)/ 

We'll be closely monitoring these plots throughout the season, capturing the changes in the pasture as a result of different fertilisers. Stay tuned for the upcoming videos as we dive into the world of fertilisers.

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