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What do they mean?
Three
primary nutrients are represented by a series of numbers on each bag of
lawn food.
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N |
P |
K |
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28 |
2 |
6 |
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N
= Nitrogen |
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| Nitrogen
is necessary in large quantities. It is associated with
vigorous vegetative growth and a deep green color |
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P
= Phosphorous |
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| Phosphorous
promotes root growth and formation. It is used in all parts
of plant development. Phosphorous application is not needed
in most areas of the upper Midwest since higher levels occur naturally
there. |
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K
= Potassium |
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| Potassium
is used by plants for overall health, disease resistance, and
winterhardiness. |
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Coverage: 18 lbs. - 5,000 sq. ft. 36 lbs. - 10,000
sq. ft.
For
a more precise plant food prescription, obtain a LawnScience
Soil Sample Kit from your LawnScience salesperson. |
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