Skip This Fall Lawn Fertilizer and You Will Be Left Behind

[@GCITurf]

Cool season turf - Fall of the year is a great time to feed your turf. Nitrogen is the main component in this feeding. I have a few options below for you to consider. Granular: Protene 20-0-5 - gciturfacademy.com/collections/granular-fertilizer/products/protene-performance-fall-fertilizer Liquid: GCI Turf 20-0-0 - gciturfacademy.com/collections/gci-turf-liquid-fertilizer/products/gci-turf-n-20-0-0 GCF GreeneCharge 26-0-0 - gciturfacademy.com/collections/liquid-fertilizer/products/26-0-0-greenecharge GCF GreenePunch 18-0-1 - gciturfacademy.com/collections/liquid-fertilizer/products/copy-of-18-0-1-greenepunch Bermudagrass does not need N going into winter. It needs potassium. Here are some options for that. Granular: Protene 0-5-34 - gciturfacademy.com/collections/granular-fertilizer/products/protene-performance-0-5-34-high-k-fertilizer Liquid: GCI 0-0-20 - gciturfacademy.com/collections/gci-turf-liquid-fertilizer/products/gci-turf-k-0-0-20 GCF GreeneKick 0-0-25 - gciturfacademy.com/collections/liquid-fertilizer/products/n-ext-greenekick-0-0-25 GCI Turf Sprayers - gciturfacademy.com/pages/spray-buddy-landing-page

[@erinpackard9768]

When you can count your footsteps in the grass while mowing...you know your doing it right!!

[@GCITurf]

😂 love this comment!

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Why? I don’t get it.

[@brycecarver991]

Nothing beats fall time and the way the cool season grass shines

[@josephrottina1901]

Been watching you for five years brother. When I join your Facebook group, you had less than 100 subscribers. You are the MAN .👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@GCITurf]

I appreciate you so much sir!

[@seedtimeharvestlawncare]

The Guru has spoken. Thanks, Pete. I'm on it. You always come in at the right time.

[@goldenrakelawncare6564]

I cant get over how amazing that mower is

[@chrisheath7500]

Pete keep adding the stuff. I come and get my stuff at your shop so it sure helps me. I’m ready to go all of the GCI liquids.

[@davet8602]

Just had my 3rd mowing at the GCI Fescue and boy its looking great right now.

[@Overpar73]

Looking fantastic Pete, super sharp penny!!

[@Mityob67]

Always a blessing Pete! Good to see you.

[@sundogtune]

well dawg gone it, i was 2 days to early! i asked on a lawn care forum what should be my second fertilizer, on a overseeded and some complete reno. in certain areas on my yard. and got mixed answers. i went with second does of starter 18-24-12. now i wish i would have gone with a straight nitrogen fertilizer. i was just trying to drive the roots down. seemed important since i dont have irrigation.(a-list seed was used) god has blessed me with the rain

[@GCITurf]

sounds like you need my lawn care guide so all the intricate details are provided - gciturfacademy.com/products/diy-lawn-care-guide-1

[@CL_Smooth627]

Beautiful lawn Pete! 👌🏾

[@garycrawley1868]

Thank you for sharing your blessings. Love what you do. Make it a great day!

[@vincet2917]

Man that's some good dark green grass 😮

[@GCITurf]

Yes sir!!

[@2323gdf]

Thanks Pete, for the great advice!

[@matthewimi]

Oh my freaking gowd! 😂 The hose! 😄How many people can relate? Everything's got to line up - got to be reeled perfectly.

[@GCITurf]

yes sir I am hyper anal about that lol

[@Broncos2315]

I did the same with my aeration I'm probably aerating again today

[@benharrison1069]

Good video, excellent timing. Thanks, Pete!

[@carabela125]

Thanks for the reminder !

[@base1b2626]

Enjoyed the video Mr Pete. Have a great weekend.

[@artisticboundaries]

100% Inspiration!!! Thank you Bro!!!

[@8647309]

I live in Youngstown ohio, in the fall run 20-10-10 at 5/lbs per thousand in fall and first application of the year before my crabgrass on my lawns

[@MrMbrownjr]

Those stores are to die for... great stuff

[@GCITurf]

"those stores"??? what stores are you talking about sir?

[@MrMbrownjr]

@@GCITurf Autospell got me 😁 Those :"stripes"...

[@GCITurf]

@@MrMbrownjrlol makes sense now sir and yeah I agree!

[@rxlo1015]

Looks amazing

[@mzimmers224]

Hi Pete, I live in Southern California and I'm going to over seed my tall fescue. How often should I fertilize and water my over seeded lawn?

[@kleco1000]

Cool season lawn here in northern illinois my lawn look so sexy right now forest green sad to see it go dorm soon

[@marcobrown83]

Great video

[@kevinwoods3487]

I would like to send you some pics of my lawn. How can i do that?

[@Piccolo_Re]

I live in a a cool season state and we had our first frost this morning. Idk why some people say to seed in the fall. It just does not work in my state. I have to do my cool season seeding mid summer, and by the time fall rolls around it is way too late for nitrogen.

[@revd6239]

Which spray buddy is the one in this video?

[@mhuntercorrell]

I’ve got some 26-0-0 Greene charge. Could I use that on my neighbor’s fescue?

[@cameronandersonsr]

She looks great Pete. I'm just the opposite, I did my aeration, detach, top dressing and overseeded on October 1st. Smoked two areas completely and started brand new. Mowed all lawns areas nearly scalped. Overseeded with GCI TURF Cool Blue and another premium TTF seed. Applied Carbon G Pro, Magic Cal to raise my PH level, and 28-0-8, peatmoss, shredded straw and watered. The bare dirt areas had baby germination within 7 - days. The other areas have grown in but the thin spots are still very thin with baby hairs. I am now competing with the fallen leaves. Took a chance blew them off with my backpack blower and did a quick cut. Only cut areas were the grass height was 4" and above. She doesn't look bad, I am just nervous about the steady leaf falling and possibly of temperatures dropping. Should I apply another dose of Carbon G Pro, fertilizer and Tenacity? Stay safe and God bless.

[@GCITurf]

Do this - use GCI 20-0-0 with NA to take advantage of the quick release so the plant responds fast and no you do not need tenacity I wish folks would stop using this so dang much its driving me nuts bro! Why the heck would you ever want to spray a super powerful herbicide like tenacity over top of baby grass??? Makes absolutely zero sense to me.

[@cameronandersonsr]

Thank you for the great advice. Does sound pretty stupid to apply strong chemicals on baby grass.

[@GCITurf]

@@cameronandersonsr I just don’t want you to harm your hard work friend

[@anthonylandis]

Still under drought stress here in Virginia. Should I put the fertilizer down or keep praying for rain?

[@dalewiley9208]

Pete, would you be kind enough to provide links to your mobile mix buddy rig? Man that looks like something this old man could use. Thanks a lot.

[@GCITurf]

Yes sir Mr. Dale... here ya go friend - gciturfacademy.com/products/gci-turf-cart-buddy

[@dalewiley9208]

@@GCITurfThanks. Getting my money together.

[@bridew]

How do you finish spraying your fertilizer at the exact time the tank is empty?

[@longbeard1188]

What is your opinion on RTF fescue? I know you have test areas/plots of differnet grass types and hoped you may have some insight. Thanks

[@mannyu26]

How much nitrogen is supposed to go into a renovation? I renovated with your TTTF this September. I got germination six days later on the 18th. Starter fertilizer went down at time of seeding, plus another dose of starter fertilizer 21 days after seeding which put me at about 1.5lbs of nitrogen/1k sq ft. I'll be at 42 days post seeding October 24, and I plan on throwing down some fall fertilizer on November 12. Is this too much nitrogen for a new lawn already? Can I spoon feed nitrogen while getting my K down as well?

[@robertellis2717]

Hi Pete, I like that machine you’re using to fertilize with. Do you sell that on your website?

[@GCITurf]

Yes sir. gciturfacademy.com/collections/turfware

[@yamahaboy125]

Would applying nitrogen on baby grass burn it up much this time of year?

[@saribmahmood]

What’s the difference between GreenCharge 26-0-1 and GreenPunch 18-0-1 when they are both about Nitrogen? How should one choose between them?

[@GCITurf]

the 1801 has more goodies like iron and sulfur and potassium whereas the 2600 is mostly nitrogen

[@scottsummers6541]

What is your HOC right now? 4"? 3.5"?

[@GCITurf]

3 inches

[@travis9199]

I’ve got two areas that I replanted and was wondering if I should put the 19-0-19 down? Or something else since the entire area is new baby grass?

[@GCITurf]

kep watering. As soon as you mow it once or twice then you can feed it liquid so it fills out faster

[@LUMBERJACK877]

Pete how much 19-0-19 do you recommend per 1000 on a Reno for the last app of the season? 1/2 lb of n/p per 1000?

[@GCITurf]

use 4 pounds of 19-0-19 per 1000 square feet this will give you around 3/4/lb/N

[@LambeauLeeeper]

Whats the step for St. Aug? Ty

[@GCITurf]

Best next step for you is to go watch allyns videos. I know nothing about st aug. sorry

[@Sblack8123]

Should I also do a second high nitrogen app towards the end of November?

[@GCITurf]

i do all depends on where you live and how cold it is end of november in your neck of the woods

[@Sblack8123]

@@GCITurfI’m in southern IN. It’s very similar to you as far as temps.

[@GCITurf]

yep then you should as well friend. You can also look at my guide for all the intricate details gciturfacademy.com/collections/diy-lawn-care-guides/products/diy-lawn-care-guide-1 @@Sblack8123

[@viscabarcaa1]

Have you ever used DEF FLUID as a nitrogen in your mix? Would it work?

[@cincybeck]

It would as a pure source of N, DEF is 32% urea 68% water and nothing else based on the SDS, and urea is 46-0-0. So a gallon spread over 1000sqft would get 1.22Lbs of N. It most likely would be cheaper to just buy a 50lb bag of urea though. Plus good ferts now-a-days typically have micros in them, that will help with disease, heartiness, and color.

[@GCITurf]

Why not stick to good solid agronomical inputs that are proven? I run DEF fluid in my F350 not my turf.

[@always22rollin]

Hey Pete, what kind of gloves do you use when you spray?

[@GCITurf]

gciturfacademy.com/collections/diy-spray-equipment/products/nitrile-chemical-resistant-gloves-flock-lined

[@spencetomlinson8832]

Is there any issue putting down slower release fert like Protene 20-0-5 in the fall?

[@GCITurf]

I see no issues

[@cashrun1]

I’m sure you’ve been asked a few times but what is the mower you’re using. Thank you in advance and the lawn looks amazing

[@easyenduro3923]

It’s a Wright

[@McBoeingDrVr]

Which sprayer setup is this Pete?

[@GCITurf]

gciturfacademy.com/products/gci-turf-cart-buddy

[@hopalongjohnny9797]

Is it ok to use more nitrogen in my fescue when I applied it on Labor Day weekend already and over seeded? I’m in Climax, NC

[@GCITurf]

depending on what you applied but that is more than likely gone. Yes you should apply more N... sounds like you need my lawn care guide so all the intricate details are provided - gciturfacademy.com/products/diy-lawn-care-guide-1

[@Briggsta]

Hey Pete, I renovated and seeded with Cool Blue on September 24th here in Raleigh NC. Granular 18-24-12 was also put down at this time at 6lbs/1k, per my local soil test recommendations. I put this same rate down again on October 15th, 21 days later. It's looking quite good, there are some weak spots but I'm happy. However, due to those 2 prior applications, at what point should I come in with a heavy shot of nitrogen like you recommended? Or should I hold off? Thanks!

[@bruinscoach]

Quick Question: I just put down some Green Charge 26-0-0 about 10 days ago. The yard looks decent but I have a few bags of granular fert that I’d like to throw down but think it may be too much of a nitrogen shot. Am I correct in that thinking or should I go for it? Thanks

[@GCITurf]

wait 10 more days then go for it

[@revd6239]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Yessssirrrrr!!!!!! Niceeee

[@chriscadle8187]

Hey Pete, quick question: how many pounds per thousand do you recommend of the Protene 20-0-5 fall fertilizer?

[@GCITurf]

4 pounds per 1000

[@jeffmeans894]

Hope we get to see the football field before they started playing on it

[@GCITurf]

what football field?

[@disappointedfan4452]

Shining like a new penny????😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@harryharry3193]

HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! will be BACK SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yeah!

[@tycox8704]

I don’t understand how the concentration values of a fertilizer is useful advice unless you’re describing ratios of its ingredients. The _rate_ of those ingredients (e.g. pounds of nitrogen) is what viewers want to know.

[@oneawesomemofo]

Those are just his product recommendations. He can't do the math for every situation. Grass species, location etc can all change the amount of *actual* nitrogen you're applying. My yard is heavy on the TTTF so being that I need 2-4lbs of actual N per 1k throughout the season, I apply 1lb in the early spring, .5lb in the late spring, .5 in early fall at overseeding and I'm about to put out my last 1lb around Halloween.

[@richshackleton8104]

Big shout out to all the gay dudes mowing their yards in South Carolina

[@logansimpson5980]

Great video