TL;DR
Nitrogen rate is the quantity of actual nitrogen applied to turf per application or per season, expressed in pounds per 1,000 square feet — the central number on any fertilization program. Most lawns perform on 2 to 4 pounds yearly, split into applications of about 1 pound or less, with slow-release sources allowing slightly heavier doses.
What it means
Nitrogen rate is the quantity of actual nitrogen applied to turf per application or per season, expressed in pounds per 1,000 square feet — the central number on any fertilization program. Most lawns perform on 2 to 4 pounds yearly, split into applications of about 1 pound or less, with slow-release sources allowing slightly heavier doses. Overapplication burns turf, drives disease and thatch, and pollutes waterways, which is why several states restrict application windows near water.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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