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5-Pound Bio-Live® Fertilizer, 5-4-2, For Use In Organic Gardening
- Mfg.#
- 07828
- Sku#
- 231662
- Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds; Containers; Trees, Shrubs, & Vines
- OMRI Listed® For Organic Use.
- cdfa - Organic Input Material Registered.
- Compost this box.
- Blended / Multi-Ingredient Fertilizer
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Description
NPK ratio: Nitrogen: 5; Phosphate: 4; Potash: 2
Down To Earth®’s Bio-Live 5-4-2 is a rich, organic fertilizer featuring a unique blend of premium marine byproducts infused with a diverse mixture of beneficial microorganisms that improve resource utilization and enhance nutrient uptake. Select mycorrhizal fungi and bacterial species rapidly colonize the rhizosphere and surrounding soil. Ideal for all plant types, use DTE® Bio-Live® 5-4-2 to encourage expansive root systems, increased crop yields and superior quality flowers, fruits, herbs and vegetables.
Application Rates
3.5 cups = 1 lb; ½ cup = 2 oz; 1 tbsp = 0.5 oz
- Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds:
- To prepare new gardens, apply 5 lbs per 100 square feet and thoroughly mix into the top 3-inch of soil. For new transplants, add 1-2 tbsp per hole, mix into soil and water in well.
- Containers:
- For new plantings, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup per gallon of soil and mix thoroughly or add 12.5-25 lbs per cubic yard. For established plants, mix 2-4 tbsp per gallon of soil when transplanting.
- Trees, Shrubs & Vines:
- For new plants, prepare transplant hole and mix 1-2 cups with the backfill soil. Use amended soil to fill in around the new plant and water in well.
Specifications
General
| NPK Ratio | 5-4-2 |
|---|---|
| PH Range | 6.8 to 7.3 |
| Product Size | 5 lb |
| Soil Amendments Type | Bio Inoculant |
| Specific Gravity | 25 to 30 lb/cu-ft |
| Storage Temperature | For maximum shelf life, store between 40 and 85° F. Avoid temperatures in excess of 140° F. |
| Type | Bio Inoculant |
Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice
Label Information
| Certification, Codes, Standards | CDFA Registered; OMRI Listed |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Analysis | NITROGEN TOTAL (N) 5.0%, 0.4% Water Soluble Nitrogen, 4.6% Water Insoluble Nitrogen; AVAILABLE PHOSPHATE (P2O5) 4.0%; SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O) 2.0% |
| Ingredients | Fish Bone Meal, Fish Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Crab Meal, Shrimp Meal, Langbeinite, and Kelp Meal. ALSO CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENT(S): 2.5% Humic Acids derived from Leonardite; Endomycorrhizal fungi: Glomus intraradices, G. mosseae, G. aggregatum, G. etunicatum – 0.2 prop/gm each; Glomus deserticola, G. monosporum, G. clarum, Paraglomus brasilianum, Gigaspora margarita – 0.16 prop/gm each. (725 prop/lb total); Ectomycorrhizal fungi: Rhizopogon villosulus, R. luteolus, R. amylopogon, R. fulvigleba – 300 prop/gm each; Pisolithus tinctorius – 5,500 prop/gm; Scleroderma cepa, S. citrinum – 575 prop/gm each. (3.5 million prop/lb total); Trichoderma: Trichoderma harzianum, T. koningii – 13,750 CFU/gm each. (12.4 million CFU/lb total); Saccharomyces: Saccharomyces cerevisiae – 18,250 CFU/gm. (8.2 million CFU/lb total); Bacteria: Bacillus azotoformans, B. coagulans, B. licheniformis, B. megaterium, B. pumilus, Paenibacillus durum, P. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic production. |
| Precautionary Statement | Use of a dust mask is recommended. Please store away from pets. |
Dimensions
| Weight | 5 lb |
|---|
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