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Taber, Alberta

I found some calcium nitrate (15%N, 19%Ca) granules from a local hydroponic store. My last soil test in the fall put my calcium at 20 meq/100g and my nitrogen at 97.5 lbs/acre.
1)Is this a good product to mix into my soil now and what would be an application rate?
2) Is this good to use as a foliar spray for calcium? What would the rate be?
3) Can I use this as an application to my pumpkin with a soaked towel? Again, what rate?

Am I on the right track or am I way off. Thanks, Alan

4/10/2004 11:19:40 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

What is your current Ph at. Calcium nitrate has like 4 x the ph raising properties than lime. This is what the hydroponic shops use it for. Raising PH in a solution.

4/10/2004 11:33:42 PM

Taber, Alberta

It's a good thing I ask questions. My soil sample last fall was at 7.5 I've added lots of manure, leaves, compost, peat moss and other goodies. I guess I stay away from this then in my soil? What about as an application on the pumpkin itself?
Alan

4/11/2004 12:57:46 AM

Indiana

Be carefull with putting it on the pumpkin it will burn.
Steve

4/11/2004 1:21:10 PM