How to Understand Fertilizer Numbers

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The Numbers on Fertilizer Labels, What They Mean - Growing A Greener World TV More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by John Cleaver | permalink
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Whenever you see a fertilizer product, it will have three numbers prominently listed on the package, usually on the front. These numbers are very important and tell a great deal …

For further reading: http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/the-numbers-on-fertilizer-labels-what-they-mean/ ^[1]

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Understand Fertilizer Numbers More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Jackie Garden | permalink
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Fertilizers come in different strengths and blends, with the three numbers on the bags showing the percentage by weight of the three major nutrients. Understanding the numbers on a bag of fertilizer helps you apply the right amount and ratio your yard or garden needs.
Tags: Louisiana, LSU AgCenter, fertilizer, fertilizers, numbers, number, nutrients, amount, ratio, lawns, gardens, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, phosphate, growth, soil sciences, ratios, Tom Koske, K2O

For further reading: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Understand%2BFertilizer%2BNumbers.htm ^[2]

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Understanding fertilizer ingredients and N-P-K numbers More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Alenka Krek | permalink
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The label on every fertilizer bag is required to show the percentage by weight of nitrogen, available phosphate and soluble potash, also commonly referred to as N-P-K numbers.
Tags: fertilizer ingredients, N-P-K, fertilizer, nitrogen, slow release nitrogen,
For further reading: https://www.greenviewfertilizer.com/articles/understanding-N-P-K ^[3]

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How can Fertilizer Numbers help you pick the right lawn fertilizer? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Ralph Baldwin | permalink
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Fertilizer numbers (N-P-K ratios) count more than pretty bags! The best fertilizer depends on what a lawn/garden needs. Save money if you can, but get the results you need.
Tags: fertilizer numbers,fertilizer,numbers,NPK,ratio
For further reading: http://www.garden-counselor-lawn-care.com/fertilizer-numbers.html ^[4]

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A crash course in fertilizers More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Xafr X | permalink
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Basic varieties, including synthetic and organic, and how they work
For further reading: http://www.sunset.com/garden/garden-basics/crash-course-fertilizers ^[5]

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1. http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/the-numbers-on-fertilizer-labels-what-they-mean/

2. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/flowers/Understand%2BFertilizer%2BNumbers.htm

3. https://www.greenviewfertilizer.com/articles/understanding-N-P-K

4. http://www.garden-counselor-lawn-care.com/fertilizer-numbers.html

5. http://www.sunset.com/garden/garden-basics/crash-course-fertilizers