Fertilization with phosphatic materials on sandy soils in-
creased the percentage of this element found in forage (1).
Pangolagrass pastures receiving phosphorus fertilization yielded
more forage and higher beef gains per acre than similar areas
from which this element was omitted (5). Inclusion of potas-
sium in the pangolagrass fertilizer program has been based on
its growth, vigor (1), and on the relatively high percentage of
this element in the forage (8). Trials with different levels of
nitrogen and potassium where all forage was harvested and
removed have shown forage yields from a 2-1-3 ratio (N-P205-
K20) fertilizer to be superior to those from a 2-1-1 ratio fer-
tilizer (20, 22). These results demonstrated varietal and seasonal
differences in fertilizer ratio effect.
 Deficiencies of minor elements were shown to limit pangola-
grass growth on typical flatwoods soil (12). Soil treatment rec-
ommended for supplying these elements included copper, man-
ganese, zinc, and boron (1).
 Fertilizer recommendations are subject to constant revision
in the light of new technical information and changing manage-
ment factors.

New Plantings
 Fertilization requirements for establishment of pangolagrass
vary with soil type and previous treatment of the area. A 10-
10-10 or similar complete fertilizer mixture should be applied
at rates of 300 to 400 pounds per acre immediately before or
after sprigging on land newly prepared from the native condi-
tion. This grass is particularly sensitive to copper deficiency
and should have an initial treatment of 0.15 to 0.25 units of
copper per acre on sandy land (14). Both copper oxide and cop-
per sulfate give satisfactory results. Manganese and zinc may
be applied to new plantings at 0.1 unit per acre of MnO and
ZnO7.

Pasture Maintenance
 Annual fertilization is required to maintain pangolagrass in
a productive condition (Figure 2). Application of 400 pounds
per acre of 12-6-6 or similar fertilizer at one or more dates
annually produces excellent results. Alternate applications of
10-10-10 or similar fertilizer and ammonium nitrate or other N
source can be used on a pasture being fertilized at two or more
dates annually. The need for retreatment with minor elements
' C. L. Dantzman, Range Cattle Station Mimeo Rept. p. 15, March 1966.