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    ROOTS Healthy Start Advanced 3-4-3

    ROOTS® Healthy Start® Advanced 3-4-3 is formulated for general use applications. It contains PK fertility derived from natural sources, and includes beneficial rhizosphere bacteria to boost biological soil fertility. It also contains humic acids, which may aid in the uptake of mineral nutrients by plants. Roots Healthy Start Advanced 3-4-3 is manufactured as an insoluble granular fertilizer that releases nutrients as it biodegrades. It is used to provide rich organic matter and active rhizosphere bacteria to
    depleted soils.

    • Use for seeding, garden and flower beds, bulbs, trees and shrubs
    • Contains beneficial rhizosphere bacteria that convert nutrients for plant use.
    • Ascorbic Acid, Amino Acid and Thiamine Mononitrate aid plant resistance to, and recovery from abiotic stress
    • Kelp meal is a source of nutrients for beneficial microbes and helps improve performance under minor abiotic
    stress
    • Myo-inositol elicits plant response to perform better under stress

    Brand:ROOTS

    Details

    • A natural granular fertilizer with beneficial bacteria and NPK of 3-4-3
    • For general use including Trees & Shrubs, Flowers and establishing new turf
    • Organic sources of nitrogen for slow release that also improve soil health
    • Potassium sulfate for immediate availability of the potassium with the added benefit of a small amount of sulfur
    • 4% Fe (Iron) to address micronutrient issues
    • Contains beneficial rhizosphere bacteria, kelp meal, vitamins and humic acids to improve soil and plant health

    Directions for Use:

    Soil Prep for Gardens and Flower Beds: Apply 25 pounds per 1000 square feet. In very poor soil, double the rate. Rototil into the upper 2 to 4 inches before planting.
    Bulbs or Sprigs: Add 1 teaspoon per plant and mix with soil in planting hole.
    Potting Mix: Mix into potting soil at a rate of 25 pounds per cubic yard.
    Potted Plants: 1/4 pound per 1 gallon container.
    Top Dressing: Apply one 25 pound bag per 2000 square feet.
    Established Trees and Shrubs: Broadcast 2 pounds per 100 square feet over soil or surface mulch.
    Planting Trees and Shrubs: Mix into the backfill around the root zone when planting, following the rate
    chart below.
    Seed/Sod Installation: Broadcast or spread one 25 pound bag per 2500 square feet, then seed or lay sod.

    Specifications:

    PRIMARY APPLICATION TARGET Trees & Shrubs
    SECONDARY APPLICATION TARGET Flowers
    TERTIARY APPLICATION TARGET Turf - New
    FUNCTION Planting and Transplanting
    NITROGEN SOURCE 100% - Organic
    SLOW RELEASE NITROGEN 2.5%
    PHOSPHATE Organic
    POTASH 100% - SOP
    IRON 4%
    SGN Standard
    FORM Granular
    COMPOSITION Homogeneous
    COVERAGE 2500 sq. ft.
    NEW SEED APPLICATION RATE per 1,000 sq. ft.
    OVERSEED APPLICATION RATE per 1,000 sq. ft.

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