Details
NPK 2-0-2 — What It Means:
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2% Nitrogen (N): Supports strong green growth
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0% Phosphorus (P): No added phosphorus, ideal for regions with restrictions
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2% Potassium (K): Aids in flower production and overall plant hardiness
Ideal For Use On:
Roses, flowers, trees, shrubs, fruits, and vegetables – anywhere in the garden or landscape.
When to Use:
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Trees & Shrubs: Feed in spring and fall
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Roses, Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables: Feed monthly during the growing season
How Much to Use:
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Roses:
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Apply 1 cup per plant in early spring
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Repeat when blooms appear
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Use ⅓ rate for miniature roses
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Vegetable & Flower Beds:
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Before planting: 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft., worked into the top 4 inches of soil
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Established plants: ½ to 1 cup per plant
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Alfalfa Tea Fertilizer:
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Mix 2 cups in 5 gallons of water
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Steep for 4–5 days, stir daily
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Apply 1 gallon per large plant; ⅓ gallon for small or miniature plants
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Remaining solids can be used as mulch around plants
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Shrubs:
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1 cup per foot of branch spread in spring
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Half rate in late fall
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Trees:
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1 lb. per inch of trunk diameter, applied around the drip line
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How to Apply:
Sprinkle on the soil surface around the drip line of each plant and water thoroughly.