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. Shop All Down to Earth products here .
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
2 SO
4 )….. 3.0%
Soluble Potash (K
2 O)................. 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.
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