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	Name:	Maverick -
	Subject:	Centipede - Soil Sample
	Date:	5/9/2007 8:36:44 PM

While I agree with Jlazc with regards to the 17-0-17.

I went one step further and mailed two soil samples to Auburn (from both sides of my yard) and on the outside of the box marked the crop as Centipede. After planting my lawn last May, was not doing as well as I was excepting, as I do have an irrigation system and was fertilizing every 2 months or so with 17-0-17 after the lawn became established.

Guess what, Auburn soil sample report stated I need to apply 19-19-19 fertilizer and lime to Centipede to balance the soil acidity, phosphate, nitrogen etc to optimal growing conditions. Called them and asked if they were sure as I had Centipede and they said yes. Was told to apply approx 4 bags of 19-19-19 and 45 bags (over a ton) of lime to the centipede (approx 3/4 of an acre of grass) in two different applications spaced about 4 to 6 months apart. Did the first application in September of last year and the 2nd application in March 2007, centipede is GREEN and growing like a weed this year thus far.

Now time to take another soil sample and send to Auburn to see what else is needed, if anything. Long story short if the soil under the grass is not properly balanced grass will not grow to its optimal level.

Most Feed and Seed stores should have the Soil Sample Test kits or you could probably just contact the local extension office or Auburn directly to obtain a soil sample test kit.