{"product_id":"down-to-earth-rock-phosphate-0-3-0","title":"Down To Earth Rock Phosphate 0-3-0 - Slow-Release Phosphorus and Calcium for Bulbs and Flowers - 5 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural, slow-release source of phosphorus and calcium made from soft rock phosphate. It builds long-term soil phosphate levels and helps prevent calcium-deficient soil, making it a good foundation for flowering plants, bulbs, fruiting trees, shrubs and vegetables. Apply before planting and mix in with compost or manures for added soil-building benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural source of phosphorus and calcium from soft rock phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds soil phosphate levels for long-term plant productivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent calcium-deficient soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to bulbs, flowering plants, fruit trees, shrubs, trees and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOMRI Listed for organic production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply to soil before planting; can be mixed with compost or manures. Recommended rates: Bulbs - 1 tablespoon per average hole, mixed into the soil and watered in. Vegetable gardens and flower beds - 2.5 to 5 lb per 100 sq ft for new gardens, mixed into the top 3 inches of soil; 1\/4 cup per hole for transplants; side dress established plants with 1\/4 to 1\/2 cup in fall or early spring. Containers - new plantings 1\/4 cup per gallon of soil or 5 to 10 lb per cubic yard; established plants 1 tablespoon per gallon every other month during the growing season. Trees and shrubs - 1 lb per 1 inch of trunk diameter around the base to the drip line; for new trees mix 1 to 2 cups into the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available phosphate (P2O5) 3.0%; Calcium (Ca) 18.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft rock phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e OMRI Listed; CDFA approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lb box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"sku-info\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel # \/ SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e HGC723749\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Down To Earth","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":46230094512319,"sku":"HGC723749","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9334\/4191\/files\/dte-8625992171711-800.jpg?v=1791163453","url":"https:\/\/www.dsgardensupplies.com\/products\/down-to-earth-rock-phosphate-0-3-0","provider":"DS Garden Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}