FERTILIZERS FOR COTTON 63 



before planting and mix well with the soil. On 

 deep sandy soils it may be best to make two 

 applications; one half at planting and remainder 

 at second cultivation. Where 600 or more 

 pounds per acre are used two applications 

 may be made, one half in the furrow before 

 planting and the remainder as side applications 

 at the second working of the crop. When 

 using 1,000 pounds or more, make two or more 

 applications or broadcast the entire amount 

 before planting. 



The depth to which the commercial fertilizer 

 is applied is important. Experiments have 

 shown that about three inches is the proper 

 depth in all except semi-arid regions, where it 

 should be put deeper. It has been a common 

 practice among farmers to apply fertilizers too 

 deep. 



The following facts regarding fertilizers 

 should be kept in mind by the cotton farmer: 



1. Never allow the waste of barnyard 

 manure. 



2. All waste and by-products from the 

 farm should be returned to the land. 



3. Rotation of crops is essential for per- 

 manent soil building. Legumes and green crops 



