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Pataskala,OH

can you use ironite on gp.

5/12/2007 7:25:13 AM

Phoenix, AZ

I have. Personally, I don't feel the other micros are in correct ratio but you can't go wrong getting those other micros in your soil at any ratio. Soil test did confirm it raised my Fe a good amount.

5/12/2007 8:38:13 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

For many years Ironite sponsored Giant Pumpkin weigh-offs. As such they enjoyed a loyal following among pumpkin growers. Since their product is derived from iron mine tailings (end of run spoils) they often contain trace amounts of toxic metals that are low enough to pose no real concern. However in the modern world of chemophobic political correctness Ironite had to defend themselves against a raft of do-gooders. The effort nearly killed them. The don't sponsor weigh-offs any more but their product is still worth using if soil test results indicate a need. Cleaner iron sources are available today at higher cost. I don't believe this is justified unless the land is going to someday going to be certified "organic" in which case NO mineral fertilizers should be used.

5/12/2007 9:26:39 AM

Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

Espoma has a nice Garden Iron product that is in small hemispheric form, very nice stuff. It comes in 10 lb bags that weigh about 25#.

5/12/2007 7:08:10 PM

Michigan

I don't use Ironite, but Texas Greensand instead...

~Jessica

5/13/2007 10:22:07 AM

Kevinstinindians@yahoo.com

Ironite is fine to use. Some of the world record holders have and do use it as well. You may want to rotate with other mineral products such as greensand instead of using the same product every year. I use Ironite @ 10 lbs/1000 sq ft.

5/13/2007 2:12:11 PM

Eugene,OR

The Checkons grew their world record using it.

5/13/2007 10:12:56 PM