Fertilizer Descriptions
CITRUS FO OD (12-8-4) - Citrus food is an organic base formulation for the home garden. It contains
vital trace elements that assist in the development of fruit and blooms.
FRUIT TREE & VINE FOOD (12-4-8) - A granular blend of Nitrogen, Pho sphorus and Potassium
with 15% Sulfur. It's formulated to encourage growth and quality fru it p rod uction and healthy vines.
F.S.T. - Contains 33% iron to help plants overcome yellow leaves. F.S.T. contains iron , sulfur manganese and zinc,
which are essential micro nutrients for plant growth. F.S.T is recommended as a suppleme ntal feeding to the normal
fertilizer program to improve growth, fruiting. flowering and helps plants overco me ye llow leaves. It is especially
helpful to citrus, gardenias and azaleas. It also helps lower soil pH.
MASTER BLOOM (0-0-10) - Feeding Master Bloom will further the development of sweeter fruit and greater
resistance to extreme cold. It is recommended most for late summer and fall application for root and vas cular
development.
HYDRANGEA TRUE BLUE (51 % Aluminum Su lfa te)- Are you tired of that bland white Hydrangea? Put some
pizzazz in your garden by putting in some True Blue. It is used to develop the deep blue color in Hydrangea flowers. It is
safe for your garden and will even help to lower your soil pH.
CAMELLIA, AZALEA, GARDENIA FOOD (4-5-8) - An organic based all purpose food. It contains both am moniac
and organi c nitrogen. In additio n, it contains phosphoric acid, potash, iron, zinc, sulfur, calcium, and manganese. This
stuff is great for acid-loving plants.
RO SE GROW MULCH-Ro se Grow Plantin g Mix is a slightly acid ic soil mix that contains j ust the right ingredients to
get roses off to a good sta rt. Even though it' s form ulated to b well draining, we only recommend the mix as a soil
amendment, not as a stand -alone potting soil, It can also be used as mulch around most rose plantings.
FORMULA 49 (8-4-4) - Formula 49 is an organic base fertilizer espe cial ly formulated for western soils. It contains
sulfur , iron, zinc. manganese, and organic material which provide all the needed trace elements. Form ula 49 is a truly all­
purpose plant food.
GOLD RU SH - Gold Rush is a fir bark mulch and soil amendment containing 15% chicken manure. It conserves water
and inhibits weed growth. Th is is great as a planting mix and soil builder.
PAYDffiT (3-2- 1)- Paydirt is a premium organic soil builder and top dressing containi ng chicken manure , gypsu m and
other soil buildin g amendments. It provides the organic matter neces sary to improve soil structu re for sup erior plant
performance.
MASTER START (5-20-10) - Master start is the perfect "starter fertilizer" recommended with all new planting and
transplanting. It is formulated to supply adequate nitrogen to new planting and greater amounts of phosphorus and
potassium to aid in the development of a strong root and stem structure.
R OOTMASTER- Rootmaster is not a fertilizer , but a root stimulant to prevent and overcome transplant shock. We
recommend use on all new plantings for successful establishment.
DORMANT SPRAY (LIQUI-COP, SULF R, & STAY-STUCK OIL) - Dormant spray ing helps to keep
destructive insect and d iseases from over-wintering and infesting your fruit trees. Liqui-Cop can be used on all fruit
trees. Sulf-R spray will work on all fruit trees except nectarines. An application of ultra-fine oil at the same time is
recommended. This targets insects and improves the effectiveness of the other products. Two applications in the
winter is recommended along the Central Coast.
EP SO M SA LT S-Epsom salt corrects magnesium defic iencies in soils, crops and houseplants. Epsom salt works
won ders fOT housep lants because the magnesium sulfate helps cleanse the soil of harmful sa lts that tend to
accu mulate in the pots.
AL FALFA ME A L (2-0-3 )-Al falfa meal is an organic source of nitrogen and is nicely balanced with potassium. Its
carbohydrates and protein make it an excellent soil cond iti oner by encouraging microbial activ ity in the so il.
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