16-27-14 All Purpose Fertilizer Excellent as a starter fertilizer.

Description: I DO NOT PROVIDE APPLICATION RATES. REASEARCH ONLINE YOUR PLANTS, VEGETABLES OR LAWN USES BEFORE ORDERING! We purchase fertilizer in bulk. I weigh it on state inspected digital scales so you do get the actual weight of fertilizer you order. The fertilizer is placed in plastic zip lock bags. 16-27-14 Starter fertilizer for lawns and plants. One pound cover 240 sq ft place 1/2 teaspoon with soil for each new plant. Nutrients, such as nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and phosphorous (P), also known as the NPK, are needed for a healthy lawn to flourish. You can create high-quality soil for your lawn by applying fertilizer one to three times a year Over time, soil naturally loses nutrients that are essential for growth. Fertilizer replenishes these nutrients to help your lawn become thicker, lusher, and greener. It can help your lawn level up by giving it the nutrients to be more durable and give it that beautiful, deep green color. It is important to note that not all fertilizers are equal. When choosing between starter fertilizer vs regular fertilizer you should consider the state of your plant’s life. Both are needed during a plant’s life cycle but at different stages. Emerging seedlings have different nutrient needs than mature plants. What is Starter Fertilizer?Starter fertilizer helps grass seedlings and sod roots establish quickly in the soil. Assisting in the growth of a thick new lawn in a short amount of time. Depending on the brand, starter fertilizer usually contains 20% or more potassium than regular fertilizers. The extra potassium helps create a rich soil environment that will sustain the seedlings for about a month. Most starter fertilizers will contain quick-release nitrogen as well. Nitrogen gives the seeds a nutritional boost to promote healthy germination. When should I Use Starter Fertilizer on my lawnYou have a few options when choosing the best time to fertilize. You can apply before seeding or laying sod, or after you plant the new grass seedlings. After planting you should wait six to eight weeks before reapplying the starter fertilizer. If you fertilize too early, it could result in the roots of the seedlings not being able to absorb the nutrients. Nutrients in FertilizerPlants need several types of nutrients. Macronutrients are necessary in large quantities. Those that may not be easily available in soil in the right amount are the primary nutrients you find in fertilizer: Nitrogen for plant growth, leaf development and the production of vivid, green colorPhosphorous for root growth and the creation of fruit, seeds and flowersPotassium — sometimes called potash — for root development and resistance to drought and disease Secondary nutrients — oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, calcium, magnesium and sulfur — are also necessary macronutrients but are often available in soil or air. Micronutrients — including boron, chlorine, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel and zinc — are needed only in small amounts. Before you shop for fertilizer, perform a soil test. You can purchase a home test kit, or send a soil sample to your local cooperative extension office for testing. The results will tell you what to add to the soil to make it ideal for the plants you plan to grow. How to Read Fertilizer NumbersThree prominent numbers on a fertilizer package — known as the NPK value, guaranteed analysis or fertilizer grade — tell you the percentage of available primary macronutrients by weight in the package: Nitrogen (N) content is the first number.Phosphorous (P) content is the second number.Potassium (K) content is the third numberGranular fertilizers deliver food to a plant slowly but have the advantage of longevity. Broadcast applicationThis method, which covers large areas well, is used to apply granular fertilizers to lawns or to new beds before they are planted. The broadcast method can be done with a hand-rotary or drop spreader. Top-dress applicationThis technique, which provides nutrients to individual plants such as shrubs and perennials, is done by hand with granular fertilizers. Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row.

Price: 14.95 USD

Location: Pikeville, Kentucky

End Time: 2023-10-18T19:01:48.000Z

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