In a message dated 7/30/2005 8:41:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

So why would you trust the info? One fertilizer (of the same
type) is much like another.


I posted it because it came up on another list. There they were looking at a
specific brand that had been recommended by another grower.
I would trust it as far as it goes, but since Dyna-Gro was the only one with
a complete list of trace elements, it could be that they left some competition
off the list that had the same formula.
No argument about the equality of fertilizers but many of the common brands
lack trace elements you may or may not need.
For landscape use, Florida is pushing the idea of using only the nutrients
you need, rather than using a balanced N-P-K. If you don't need the P-K why add
it to the runoff.
Of course, try to find a source of fertilizer that has no or limited amounts
of P-K. Most home owners can't.
For $3 you can send a soil sample to Gainesville and get back a pH report.
For $7 the report also lists P, K, and Ca. They are pushing the $7 report at
least in Brevard County.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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