ROOTS Healthy Start Advanced MRT 3-4-3

ROOTS® Healthy Start® Advanced MRT 3-4-3 is formulated for general use applications. It is a natural fertilizer combined with beneficial rhizosphere bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi to boost biological soil fertility. The mycorrhizae become a living extension of the plant’s roots, increasing the amount of water and nutrients available to the plant. It also contains humic acids, which may aid in the uptake of mineral nutrients by plants. Roots Healthy Start Advanced MRT 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 beneficial microbes to depleted soils.

Use for seeding, gardens and flower beds, bulbs, trees and shrubs
Contains Mycorrhizal Root Technology to increase plant access to water and nutrients
Contains beneficial rhizosphere bacteria that convert nutrients for plant use.
Humic acid improves soil and makes nutrients more available to plants.

Brand:ROOTS

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Soil Prep for Gardens and Flower Beds: Apply 25 pounds per 1000 square feet. In very poor soil, double the rate. Rototill 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
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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Q: Hello looking at healthy start 3-4-3 both products by Lebanon Mrt & regular advice for hybrid bermuda turf when to use , how much per 1k sq ft & also shelf life on products because their organic some sort of shelf life thanks Chris M

I am not familar with turf care being an arborist but based on both the products labels below is what I found.

For shelf life I wouldn't hold some of these organic products for more than a season. This just guarantees you are providing your customers with the highest quality product/fert.

ROOTS Healthy Start Advanced 3-4-3

Apply only to actively growing turf. Do not exceed 3.2 lbs. of total nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. annually.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Top Dressing: Apply one 25 pound bag per 2000 square feet.
Seed/Sod Installation: Broadcast or spread one 25 pound bag per 2500 square feet, then seed or lay sod.

SPREADER SETTINGS
Rate per 1000 FT2	Earthway Drop Spreader	Earthway Broadcast Spreader	Scotts Drop AccuGreen	Scotts Drop Precision Green	Speedy Green	AccuPro 2000
50 pounds	23 (4x)	28 (8x)	18 (4x)	17 (4x)	18 (5x)	Z (6x)
25 pounds	23 (2x)	28 (4x)	18 (2x)	17 (2x)	10 1⁄2 (3x)	W (3x)
Avg. width of spread	Overlap Wheels	13 feet Overlap Overlap SPREADER SETTINGS Wheels Wheels			5 feet	10 feet Cone 8

(2x) means two passes