It works wonderfully, and it’s pretty cheap. Just mix properly, and don’t overdo it.
dinzdale40
I’ve used it. It works if you got it cheap. I think it works out to 15-0-0.
lwilly2k
what is the ratio
oldbluer
Don’t let your neighbors see you do that lol.
Fearless_Breath9901
Ya I used it last fall worked for sure
UKTim24530
As I understand, it is basically urea, in other words, a Nitrogen fertilizer. I’ve never used it, but I’d be worried about other additives that might harm the lawn.
As with ALL fertilizers, you need to know how much to put on and when. Otherwise, you’re just wasting money while adding to algae blooms wherever your water runs to, and/or you’re going to burn your grass.
Okie294life
Why spend all that cash when you can just buy 30-0-0?
ryanjayg
If you want to use liquid urea, buy the granular and dissolve it in water at the appropriate rate. Much cheaper than DEF per lb of N
Suspicious_Wash2015
PEOPLE! I was just asking to the ones that use this before, how did it work out! Y’all keep giving me suggestions. This is only $8, it’s not expensive in Mississippi I guess. I know about all the other products because that’s what I use on my front lawn. This is something I’m testing out in portion of my back lawn. That’s all.
Monster_Voice
It works fine. Haven’t burnt anything. I apply it straight with an HVLP electric paint gun from Amazon.
It’s not a substitute for a good balanced fertilizer but it does green up everything quickly and easily.
I usually apply right before sunset and lightly wash it off.
I take the house plants outside and hit them as well and they thrived last year.
portabuddy2
F$%$@ing amazing!! I’ve been using it for about 6 years. It’s free to me at work. Since I looked up the MSDS, FOUND OUT ITS PURE UREA. I use it every year in the spring and early fall. Greenest lawn on the block.
MadeBetterin-88
how do you mix this? and how often to apply?
Signal-View4754
No. Don’t put DEF on the ground. Look as a landscape professional, it could be harmful for the environment. It’s right up there with people using Diesel fuel as a form of round up. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
Bigredmachine878
Do you dilute it?
Goose-Hater-
While it’s mostly urea and deionized water, there are other ingredients that are meant for emissions and not agriculture use that can lead to environmental concerns, such as nitrate leeching and ground water contamination. DEF is designed to work under high-temperature exhaust conditions, not in soil.
Personally i’d say use products that are meant for the application. If not anything, urea fertilizer is still a better bargain.
mduell
Works but costs too much compared to alternatives.
WrongdoerLiving2122
Just buy 46-0-0 fertilizer
virii01
If you want to do this, find a fill station that has a def pump and save money. Most truck stops will.
My lawn is doing great. I was asking for the ppl that use the product, how did it work for them. I don’t need any suggestion. My front & sides lawn is in perfect condition. But I try different fertilizers on my back lawn to compare and see results. Y’all calm down lol
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Umm what?
DEF is an aqueous [urea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urea) solution made with 32.5% urea and 67.5% [deionized water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deionized_water). That would make Diesel Exhaust Fluid a 15-0-0 fertilizer
It’s just urea. Works fine. I use.
Never tried it. Is it supposed to kill weeds?
It works wonderfully, and it’s pretty cheap. Just mix properly, and don’t overdo it.
I’ve used it. It works if you got it cheap. I think it works out to 15-0-0.
what is the ratio
Don’t let your neighbors see you do that lol.
Ya I used it last fall worked for sure
As I understand, it is basically urea, in other words, a Nitrogen fertilizer. I’ve never used it, but I’d be worried about other additives that might harm the lawn.
As with ALL fertilizers, you need to know how much to put on and when. Otherwise, you’re just wasting money while adding to algae blooms wherever your water runs to, and/or you’re going to burn your grass.
Why spend all that cash when you can just buy 30-0-0?
If you want to use liquid urea, buy the granular and dissolve it in water at the appropriate rate. Much cheaper than DEF per lb of N
PEOPLE! I was just asking to the ones that use this before, how did it work out! Y’all keep giving me suggestions. This is only $8, it’s not expensive in Mississippi I guess. I know about all the other products because that’s what I use on my front lawn. This is something I’m testing out in portion of my back lawn. That’s all.
It works fine. Haven’t burnt anything. I apply it straight with an HVLP electric paint gun from Amazon.
It’s not a substitute for a good balanced fertilizer but it does green up everything quickly and easily.
I usually apply right before sunset and lightly wash it off.
I take the house plants outside and hit them as well and they thrived last year.
F$%$@ing amazing!! I’ve been using it for about 6 years. It’s free to me at work. Since I looked up the MSDS, FOUND OUT ITS PURE UREA. I use it every year in the spring and early fall. Greenest lawn on the block.
how do you mix this? and how often to apply?
No. Don’t put DEF on the ground. Look as a landscape professional, it could be harmful for the environment. It’s right up there with people using Diesel fuel as a form of round up. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
Do you dilute it?
While it’s mostly urea and deionized water, there are other ingredients that are meant for emissions and not agriculture use that can lead to environmental concerns, such as nitrate leeching and ground water contamination. DEF is designed to work under high-temperature exhaust conditions, not in soil.
Personally i’d say use products that are meant for the application. If not anything, urea fertilizer is still a better bargain.
Works but costs too much compared to alternatives.
Just buy 46-0-0 fertilizer
If you want to do this, find a fill station that has a def pump and save money. Most truck stops will.
https://preview.redd.it/14h80rvd4ite1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8b37981f165cf116efa5a4b02cb98c590839c5d
My lawn is doing great. I was asking for the ppl that use the product, how did it work for them. I don’t need any suggestion. My front & sides lawn is in perfect condition. But I try different fertilizers on my back lawn to compare and see results. Y’all calm down lol
What’s this do for the lawn, never heard of this?