DTE Bio-Turf 8-3-5 is an organic fertilizer that was developed for lawns, but its nutrient rich, slow-release formulation allows it to be used in virtually any gardening situation. This granular fertilizer has a generous dose of nitrogen (N), which will boost early season growth and help leafy plants green up. DTE Bio-Turf also has a significant level of potassium (K), which encourages deep root development and growth while reducing seasonal stress, water requirements and thatch issues in lawns.
- OMRI Listed & CDFA Registered
- Excellent choice for heavy feeders in the vegetable garden (corn, tomatoes, leafy greens)
- Can be used on all types of turf, lawns and grasses.
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| Application Rates |
| Lawns | Spring Applications: Apply 6-12 lbs per 1,000 square feet and water in well. |
| Summer & Fall Applications: Decrease amount to 5-10 lbs per 1,000 square feet. Water in well. Three to four applications per year are recommended and result may be enhanced if applied following aeration. |
| New Lawns: Apply 12 lbs per 1,000 square feet and mix into top 2-4 inches of soil before seeding or sodding. |
| Vegetable Gardens | Preparing New Gardens: Apply 4-6 lbs per 100 square feet and thoroughly mix into soil. |
| New Transplants: Add 1-2 tablespoons per hole. Mix into soil and water in well. |
| Established Plants: Side dress 2-4 tablespoons per plant each month during the growing season. |
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Warning & Toxicities: Use of a dust mask is recommended for application of any dry fertilizer products
Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis:
Total Nitrogen (N)……………………. 8.0%
- 0.8% Water Soluble Nitrogen
- 7.2% Water Insoluble Nitrogen*
Available Phosphate (P
2SO
4)….. 3.0%
Soluble Potash (K
2O)................. 5.0%
Derived from hydrolyzed Feather Meal, Fish Meal, Blood Meal, Meat Meal, Bone Meal and Langbeinite (a unique source of potassium, magnesium, and sulfate).
* Slow-release nitrogen derived from hydrolyzed feather meal, fish meal and meat meal.
