Show soil zone cuts figure in corn fertilization studies at the ohio experiment station show that results from fertilizing til izing corn vary with the soli soil zone into which the fertilizer Is introduced placing fertilizer in direct contact with or immediately above the seed has proved most damaging damage varies with the amount of fertilizer and rainfall an application of pounds an acre of 4 12 4 in rectangular areas 4 by 8 inches and ia inches deep reduced the stand of corn 33 per cent in 1030 and 45 43 per cent in 1931 1031 the same amount placed in a 4 by 8 inch band inch above the seed gave a stand of 62 per cent in 1930 1030 and TO 70 per cent in 1931 1031 the same quantity applied vj inch above the seed but divided into two lateral 2 by 8 inch bands 3 inches apart gave a 00 per cent stand in 1030 and a perfect stand in 1931 1031 cappers farmer |