There is not a specific time stated on the product label to apply Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron. This product can be applied any time between the temperatures of 55-85 degrees. Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron is best applied in the morning or evening to prevent burning on your lawn during the high heat of the day. It is typically best to wait 2 days after applying products like Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron to mow. You may reach out to your Master Gardener at your local cooperative extension office for more advice on when to apply in your specific region.
Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron is to be applied at 8-16 oz per 1000 sq ft with sufficient water to thoroughly wet the foliage and run off into the root zone. You can apply this as needed, usually every 3-6 weeks during the growing season as desired.
Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron is not labeled for soil drench applications. This product is only directed to be applied as a foliar spray application to Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetables and Lawns.
For foliar spray applications, mix 1 tbsp per gallon of water and for lawns, apply to foliage to the point of run off. For lawns, mix 16 fl oz per 1000 sq ft in a sufficient amount of water to evenly and thoroughly cover 1000 sq ft.
Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron contains 5% iron. Please view the full product label for more information.
The Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron product label states to use it as a foliar application on trees and shrubs, and to mix 1 tablespoon per gallon of water. It does not give rates for a drench applications so you would need to consult the manufacturer for using it in this method.
We have a video here that explains how to calibrate your sprayer for the amount of water it takes you to cover 1000 sqft
We would not advise using a hose-end sprayer as most do not go tas high as you need for this product and the rate is not set per gallon of water dispersed as a hose end needs.
Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron is not labeled to treat for mycorrhizae bacteria. We would suggest contacting your county Cooperative Extension Office for recommendations on a product shown to be successful in your area.
It is advised that you wait to apply Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron after a few weeks of germination and the grass has established itself and is actively growing
Southern Ag Chelated Liquid Iron can be applied in the fall if your lawn/plants are showing signs of irion deficiency, it is applied at 1 tablespoon per gallon. It typically can take about 7-10 days to obtain full color. Please view the full product label for more information. It is applied in the spring for best results when new growth is emerging.
