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NUTRIENTS
(Macro Nutrients)
Nitrogen (N) Growth and development of green leaves Chlorosis of older, lower leaves; stunting
and stems; component of most proteins
Phosphorus (P) Promotes root growth and development; Purplish coloration; stunted root growth
energy storage and transfer within plant
Potassium (K) Improves cold hardiness, drought tolerance Poor flowering and fruit formation;
and disease resistance; promotes blooms brown leaf edges
Sulphur (S) Component of 3 proteins and 2B vitamins; Chlorosis of younger leaves; stunting
flavor of onion, garlic, and mustard; a fungicide
Calcium (Ca) Promotes cell division, strong cell walls, Collapse of cell walls and structural failure;
and sturdy structure curled leaf tips; stunting
Manganese (Mn) Helps in uptake of carbon dioxide which is Mottled interveinal chlorosis of leaves
used for photosynthesis.
Boron (B) Development of shoot tips and leaf bud; Tip growth die back and deformed buds
formation and movement of sugars in plant 159
Chlorine (Cl) Stimulates photosynthesis Wilting but rare because present in water
Copper (Cu) Formation of chlorophyll and converting leaf chlorosis and shoot tip growth die
sunlight into energy; also a fungicide back
Molybdenum (Mo) Helps production and use of nitrogen Marginal and interveinal chlorosis of
older leaves
Zinc (Zn) Formation of growth hormones Mottled leaf chlorosis, little leaves;
Rosetting
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NUTRIENTS
ANNUALS*
* If using Myke® Annual & Perennial growth supplement (increases phosphorous uptake), use fertilizers with 15% or less phosphorous (5-15-5)
Bedding Out Plants High phosphorous to Water soluble powder: Miracle Gro, Plant-Prod Flowering
promote flowering. Liquid concentrate: Alaska MorBloom
Granular: So-Green Rose and Flower, Smartcote Annual Food
Hanging Baskets Treat as a bedding out Water soluble/liquid concentrate: see ‘Bedding Out Plants’
plant or use slow-release Granular: Smartcote Hanging Basket Food
fertilizer in the soil. Other: Jobe’s Plant Spikes
Seedlings/Transplants High phosphorous for root Water soluble: Plant-Prod 10-52-10
growth; a root stimulant Liquid concentrate: Plant Starter 5-15-5 with rooting stimulant
is often required. Granular: Bone Meal, Root Grow
Vegetables Less emphasis on nitrogen Water soluble: Plant-Prod Tomato & Vegetable
except for leafy vegetables. Liquid concentrate: Schultz Tomato Food
Granular: So-Green Garden Food or Tomato Food, Vigioro Pink
All Purpose
Water Plants Only trace elements are Pond tablets in the water at the rate of one per month will supply
required. the necessary nutrients.
PERENNIALS*
* If using Myke® Bulb or Annual & Perennial growth supplement (increases phosphorous uptake), use fertilizers with 15% or less phosphorous (5-15-5)
Bulbs Relatively high Water soluble: Plant-Prod Flowering, Miracle Gro
(Spring & Summer) phosphorous fertilizer to Granular: Bone Meal
encourage roots & flowers. Note: Bloodmeal helps keep some squirrels from feeding on
bulbs.
Perennials Need phosphorous for a Water soluble: Plant-Prod Flowering, Miracle Gro
strong root system and Liquid concentrate: Alaska MorBloom, Shultz All Purpose
160 potassium for healthy Granular: Bonemeal, So-Green Perennial Food, Smartcote
growth. Perennial, Miracle Gro Shake-n-Feed
Transplanting High phosphorous to Water soluble: Plant-Prod 10-52-10
promote root growth Liquid concentrate: Plant Starter 5-15-5 with rooting stimulant
Granular:Root Grow or Bone Meal, So-Green Super Phosphate
Vines Require higher levels Water soluble: Miracle Gro, Plant-Prod Flowering
of phosphorous. Liquid concentrate: Alaska MorBloom
Granular: So-Green Clematis & Vine, Bone Meal when planting
Winterizing Never add nitrogen A fertilizer without nitrogen will strengthen plants for better
in fall as it encourages winter survival: Alaska MorBloom, So-Green Muriate of Potash
excess leafy growth.
TREES & SHRUBS*
* If using Myke® Tree & Shrub growth supplement (increases natural phosphorous uptake), use fertilizers with 15% or less phosphorous (5-15-5)
Deciduous Balanced nutrients Water soluble: Plant-Prod All Purpose, Miracle Gro
are necessary Liquid concentrate: Schultz All Purpose
Granular: Smartcote Shrub & Evergreen,
Miracle Gro Shake-n-Feed
Other: Tree/Shrub or Fruit Stakes, Ross Root Feeder Cartridges
Evergreens Higher in nitrogen for Water soluble: Plant-Prod Evergreen
for green growth. A soil Granular: Green Harvest Evergreen &Tree Food,
acidifier is beneficial. So-Green Evergreen, Smartcote Shrub & Evergreen Food
Other: Evergreen Tree Stakes, Ross Root Feeder Cartridges
Acidifier: Garden Sulphur, Aluminum Sulphate
Roses Need phosphorous for Water soluble: Miracle Gro, Plant-Prod Flowering
rooting & blooming. Liquid concentrate: Schultz Rose Food
Granular: So-Green Rose & Flower, Smartcote Rose Food,
Alaska MorBloom
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Plant Type Nutrients Needed Some Recommended Fertilizers