Sustainable Practices for Vegetable Production in the South
Dr. Mary Peet, NCSU
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Cole crop nutrient recommendations based on soil tests

Rutgers Univ. 1984. Commercial vegetable production recommendations. Bulletin E-001, Rutgers Univ. Cook College, New Brunswick. NJ.

Fertilizer timing Nitrogen
lbs/acre		 Soil phosphorus level-lbs/acre P2O5 .. .. Soil potassium level-lbs/acre K2O
Low Med High V. high Low Med High V. high
Broccoli & Cauliflower*
Total recommended 150-200 200 100 50 25 .. .. 200 100 50 25
Broadcast and disk in or drill deep 50-100 150 100 50 25 .. .. 150 100 50 25
Sidedress 2 to 3 weeks after planting 50 0 0 0 0 .. .. 50 0 0 0
Sidedress 4 to 6 weeks after planting 50 0 0 0 0 .. .. 0 0 0 0

Brussels sprouts & collards**
Total recommended 75-125 150 100 50 25 .. .. 150 100 50 25
Broadcast and disk in or drill deep 50-75 100 50 25 0 .. .. 100 50 25 0
Sidedress 4 to 5 weeks after planting 25-50 50 50 25 25 .. .. 50 50 25 25
Cabbage***
Total recommended 100-150 200 100 50 25 .. .. 200 100 50 25
Broadcast and disk in or drill deep 50-75 150 50 25 0 .. .. 100 50 25 0
Sidedress 2 to 3 weeks after planting 25-50 50 50 25 25 .. .. 50 50 25 25
Sidedress if needed, according to weather 25-50 0 0 0 0 .. .. 0 0 0 0
Kale
Total recommended 50-80 150 100 50 25 .. .. 150 100 50 25
Broadcast and disk in or drill deep 50 150 100 50 0 .. .. 150 100 50 0
Sidedress, if needed 25-30 0 0 0 0 .. .. 0 0 0 0
Turnips****
Total recommended 50-80 150 100 50 25 .. .. 150 100 50 25
Broadcast and disk in or drill deep 50 150 100 50 25 .. .. 150 100 50 25
Sidedress, if needed 30 0 0 0 0 .. .. 0 0 0 0

* Apply 2 to 3 pounds of boron per acre and 0.2 pound molybdenum per acre with broadcast fertilizer.
** Apply 1 to 2 pounds of boron per acre with broadcast fertilizer.
*** Apply 2 to 3 pounds boron per acre with broadcast fertilizer.
**** Apply 1 to 2 pounds of boron per acre with broadcast fertilier.