Organic Fall Fertilizer?

[fishbert]

Hello:

I did not fertilizer my lawn late fall last year. Did not apply a "fall fertiziler" as I could not find an Organic one. As a result, my lawn looked like it was in winter mode up til early April whereas other lawns were turning green and with combination of bare spots and areating, a number of weeds took hold of yard (did not apply Corn Gluten either) in the spring.

So the question is - is there an organic fall fertilzer?

[GeorgiaGirl]

Sure -- I use one called Lawns Alive Fall (I buy it here: https://www.gardensalive.com). I've heard good things about Ringer too but haven't used it.

[fishbert]

thanks, both are on my shopping list. Hope I can find this Southern Ontario as I don't want to order online.

[gixxerific]

Compost! 'nough said. 1\2 inch thick then overseed.

[rainbowgardener]

You mentioned the corn gluten. It can be applied in fall as well as early spring and it feeds the soil (nitrogen) as well as suppressing weeds.

[fishbert]

well as early spring and it feeds the soil (nitrogen) as well as suppressing weeds.

I am in Southern Ontario, climate would be just a little more cooler than yours. How early in Spring do you apply corn gluten ? Late March/ Early April?

[white118]

I am also interested in this topic, anyone know when to apply corn gluten?

[rainbowgardener]

Times would be NOW and again before weeds start emerging in the spring. When that is would depend on your location/climate. For me it would be April.

Here's an article:

https://www.extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h531cornglutenmeal.html