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I think the key here is the slightly low P index ??? Needs the P to get started so having the fertilizer available in advance is key. [MENTION=2524]CORK[/MENTION] mentioned that in an earlier post
This is why I put the 10.10.20 in the seedbed of the land where I think we have P lockup. Certain areas suffer from P deficiency every year, it takes them a while to come around when the P on the surface eventually washes in.
This early suffering by the plant causes poor tillering.
It also is lessened when the soil warms up and the P becomes more available.
This year, the fert was spread on the pressed land and had dissolved before planting.
Of course I didn't skip a bit to see if theres a difference