Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-02-22

Nitrogen pounds
Phosphoric acid ........... .5.2 pounds
Potash .1.5 pounds
/ The phosphoric acid may be consid-
tered as available, as the fermentation
renders It 80.
II fertilizers are used, the following
bseneral rule should govern: On rich
lands use mainly fertilizers that will
Dstimulate the fruit and not the stalk
lgrowth. On lighter lands use more
Eof the elements to force growth, COM
Ibined with others which will mature
lthe fruit.
High grade IA per cent acid phos-
phate may be considered basis for
increasing fruit and Fastening matur-
ity Of crops. Even on the richest land
1t has been demonstrated that small
percentage Of nitrogen added to the
acid phosphate gives better results.
Use three parts Of acid phosphate and
one part Of cottonseed meal for cotton.
A mixture Of one part of cottonseed
meal to two parts Of high grade acid
phosphate will greatly increase the
growing condition and will be better
for medium soils.
Air-slacked lime Is Of value for use
on stiff or gummy soils to loosen them
up, permit the air to enter, and pre-
vent sour condition Of such soils
when too wet.
II On thin or impoverished soils equal
quantities Of cottonseed meal and acid
phosphate can be used to advantage.
In case the foregoing can not be OBJ
tained, standard grade commercial fer
tilizers may be used. These should
contain in the mixture to 10 per cent
of available phosphoric acid, 2 to per
cent Of nitrogen, and II to 2 per cent
OF potash, or on some lands a high
grade acid phosphate, IA per cent, may
be used.
On black waxy land the best prac-
tice is to have cotton follow a crop Of
cowpeas.
Where lands are greatly worn by
years Of cropping, more fertilizer should
be used to the acre, and 1t should con-
tain about equal parts of cottonseed
meal and high grade acid phosphate.
The beneficial effect Of commercial fer
tilizers depends largely upon the pres
ence Of humus in the soil; hence the
Importance Of using stable manure and
blowing under green crops.
In applying the foregoing instruc-
tions the farmer must use considerable
Judgment and modify his practice
where necessary to fit local conditions.
In the absence Of a good machine,
apply the fertilizer as follows:
Mark out the rows or bed-up, spac-
ing as specified in the circular Of this
series containing general instructions
(Circular No. "A"-69), and distribute
the fertilizer in rows. Follow after
with bull tongue or scooter shallowly
to mix the fertilizer thoroughly with
the soil.
Bedding-up land is a precaution
against heavy rainfall after planting.
In sections where there is no danger
from excessive moisture, fiat planting
Is preferred, and in some cases it may
be necessary to plant few inches be-
low the surface. Seeds must have
moisture, but they must be kept out Of
standing water in the soil.
The fertilizer should be distributed
several days before planting, as there
is danger Of injuring the seed If
brought in immediate contact with
strong fertilizer. A very careful mix
ing of the fertilizer with the soil Is
necessary for the same reason. On all
except very rich waxy lands, it will
pay to use commercial fertilizers some
what literally.
Where as much as 400 pounds Of
fertilizer is used for corn we recon-
mend two applications, one in the fur
row before planting and an application
of from $50 to 200 pounds of cotton
seed meal in the furrow when the corn
Is about / foot high.
Where lime is used scatter 1t broad
cast when the land is plowed, using
about 4 barrels Of air-slacked lime per
acre, or apply in the row about 2 bar
rels per acre short time before plant
ing. mixing 1t thoroughly with the SOIL
s. A. Knapp,
Special Agent in Charge.