Boost yields and improve soil health and water efficiency with this sustainably formulated fertilizer made from a proprietary biochar blend with both fast acting and long-term release nutrients for your plant's immediate and future needs. Void of ingredients that are unsustainable, like peat and urea, this product supports the longevity of the ecosystem while avoiding traditional fertilizer concerns such as run-off and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
Arber Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer Featured ingredients include:
- Biochar - Improves soil structure by providing better aeration, water-holding capacity, and nutrient retention while locking carbon into soil delivering both health benefits to plants and the environment.
- Compost - Increases root development and overall plant health with organic matter and readily available nutrients.
- Chicken manure - Quickly releases nutrients for fast results.
- Rock phosphate - Increases roots, flowers, fruit, and seed production.
NPK: 4-3-2
See Technical Tab for more ingredient information.
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For best results, apply monthly.
Recommended Rates:
New Plants:
- Potted Plants: Mix 3 tbsp./gallon of potting mix in container, place plant then water well.
- In-Ground, Trees, Shrubs, and Ornamentals: Mix 5 tbsp. into the top 3-6 inches of the soil and water thoroughly.
- Raised Bed: Apply 1 ½ cups/10 sq. ft. of growing area. Mix into the top 3-6 inches of the soil and water thoroughly.
For Established Plants:
- Potted Plants: Sprinkle evenly on soil surface and mix into the top layer of soil without touching plant stem and water thoroughly.
- In-Ground, Trees, Shrubs, and Ornamentals: Mix 6 tbsp. into the top 3 inches of soil and water thoroughly. (Note: 3 lb. bag covers about 30 sq. feet.)
- Raised Bed: Spread 2 ½ cups/10 sq. ft. of the growing area and mix into the top 3 inches of soil around the plants. Water thoroughly.
Environment: Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Trees, Transplants, Potted Plants, Seedlings, In-Ground, Container Garden
Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis:
Total Nitrogen (N)......................4%
Available Phosphate (P205).......3%
Soluble Potash (K20).................2%
Calcium (Ca)..............................5.67%
Magnesium (Mg)........................0.31%
Sulfur (S)....................................0.56%
Softwood Biochar.......................0.5%
Composted Chicken Litter..........4.5%