Down to Earth Rock Phosphate 5 LB
Description:
Elevate your garden's potential with Down to Earth™ Rock Phosphate, a cornerstone for cultivating robust, thriving plants. This premium powder grade is meticulously sourced from Soft Rock Phosphate, offering a potent blend of essential nutrients to fortify your soil. With an impressive 3.0% Available Phosphate (P2O5) and 18.0% Calcium (Ca), this formula is designed to boost long-term plant productivity while addressing calcium deficiency in soils.
Key Features:
- Rich in Essential Nutrients: Contains 3.0% Available Phosphate (P2O5) and 18.0% Calcium (Ca) for comprehensive plant nourishment.
- Organic Certification: Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute, ensuring its suitability for organic production.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide array of flowering plants, including bulbs, fruits, shrubs, trees, and vegetables.
Usage Guidelines:
For Bulbs:
- Average Size Bulbs: Add 1 tbsp per hole; adjust for larger varieties. Mix thoroughly into soil and ensure thorough watering.
For Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds:
- New Gardens: Apply 2.5-5 lbs per 100 square feet; blend into the top 3” of soil.
- New Transplants: Add ¼ cup per hole, mix into soil, and water in well.
- Established Plants: Side dress with ¼-½ cup in Fall or early Spring for enhanced fruiting and flowering.
For Containers:
- New Plantings: Add ¼ cup per gallon of soil and blend thoroughly OR incorporate 5-10 lbs per cubic yard.
- Established Plants: Lightly mix 1 tbsp per gallon into the soil surface every other month during the growing season.
For Trees & Shrubs:
- Base Application: Spread 1 lb per 1” of trunk diameter around the base outwards to the drip line. Mix into soil surface and ensure ample watering.
- New Trees: Prepare the transplant hole and blend 1-2 cups with the backfill soil. Use the amended soil to fill in around the new tree and water in well.
Revitalize your garden's vitality with Down to Earth™ Rock Phosphate, your go-to solution for thriving, nutrient-rich plants. Order online now for convenient local pick-up at select Zamzows organic gardening centers in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa. Nationwide delivery is also available, bringing the power of Down to Earth™ to gardens across the country.