Table 2
Recommended Fertilizers and Application
Schedule for a One Acre Farm Pond

Date * 8-8-2 ! 20-20-5 ! 10-34-0 " 13-38-0 "
April 1 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
April 15 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
May 1 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
June 1 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
July 1 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
Aug. 1 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
Sept. 1 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
Oct. 1 100 lbs. 40 lbs. 7 qts. 6 qts.
*Start when water temperature reaches 60 F. This may be earlier or later than April 1.  Use the 16-18 inch visibility test to determine fertilizer application dates.  Ponds may not need fertilization monthly.
!These are granular fertilizers.
"These are liquid fertilizers.