SOIL TEST INFORMATION SHEET NO. P-250

Prepared by Extension Agronomist Edward Twidwell   

Millet, Sundangrass or Sorghum- Sundangrass Crosses 

1.	The soil should be limed when the soil pH is 5.5 or lower.  Use dolomitic limestone if the soil test magnesium levels are medium or lower.

2.	On soils with pH values above 5.8 with a medium or lower level of magnesium, apply 20-30 pounds of magnesium per acre as sulfate of potash-magnesia (Sul-Po-Mag or K Mag).

3.	Apply 60-80 pounds of nitrogen and the total recommended rates of phosphorus and potassium at or shortly before planting.

4.	Apply 40-60 pounds of nitrogen approximately monthly after each rotational grazing or cutting.

5.	If a second planting is made on the same field, apply 60-80 pounds of nitrogen per acre at planting.

6.	Contact your county agent for additional information and help in your fertilization program.  The agent also receives a copy of this report for the parish office files.