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I submitted a soil sample to the University of Minnesota soil testing lab and received a recommendation for applying at a N-P-K rate of 2-1-3 (attache...
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Dry fertilizer recommendation #877537
Asked July 16, 2024, 7:03 PM EDT
I submitted a soil sample to the University of Minnesota soil testing lab and received a recommendation for applying at a N-P-K rate of 2-1-3 (attached) for my flower garden. The closest formulation I could find was this: https://www.missionfertilizer.com/products/mission-bloom-3-1-5-liquid-quart but I would need 10 bottles for my ~300sq ft garden area, which is not very efficient/economical. Is there an alternative approach I could use- for instance using separate N, P, K fertilizers (e.g., urea)? If so, how do I calculate how much I need to apply? Thanks!
Story County Iowa
Expert Response
Here are some resources that may help you calculate what is needed:
https://extension.psu.edu/calculations-used-to-determine-the-amount-of-fertilizer-needed-to-treat-turf
https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/lawn_garden/home_gardening/calculating-fertilizer-application-rates
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/FS839/
https://extension.psu.edu/calculations-used-to-determine-the-amount-of-fertilizer-needed-to-treat-turf
https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/lawn_garden/home_gardening/calculating-fertilizer-application-rates
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/FS839/
