I asked for a couple of bags of pot ash at the co-op and they looked at me like I was crazy. They said most people use triple 13 on their plots. I said good for them, but this is my specific needs.

Y'all shopping at the wrong store. Greg Federer @ Sanders/Federers in Cullman is an agronomist and is an excellent resource for fertilizer and chemical advise. They also have a field rep who will come out to your farm, if you spend enough $, and help with specific issues and even help pull soil and plant tissue samples. Great service.

Which coop did u go to?

Maybe could have a post for recommended vendors to weed out bad apples and recommend good ones. My brother uses a coop in Eutaw and speaks very highly of their knowledge and service. I'll post their name when I get it. I use both Sander Farm Supply in Hanceville & Sanders/Federers in Cullman. Would highly recommend both.

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My experience is that the Co-Op usually has a knowledgeable person running the store, but the average person behind the counter is little more than a cashier. You can't count on them for answers to your questions.

Todd at Atmore Truckers in Atmore (251) 368-2191 or ask for Wade Taylor's #

David at Central AL Coop in Selmalia (334) 874-9083

We got a truck load of lime from David spread at our place (28 tons?) for about $1200. These were not tiny plots down narrow roads though. All we had to provide was an unlocked gate and somebody to show the driver where to go.

Without a soil test, I don't think you'll go wrong with 150-200 lbs 17-17-17 per acre on a plot. Then in about 45-60 days give it about 150 lbs 34-0-0 per and you should have some good looking plots. To be sure ask a knowledgeable person at the co-op or a farmer.

Before next fall, pull some samples and correct soil ph as needed. Then you can really dial in your fertilizer.