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Old 16-06-2009, 07:24 PM posted to rec.gardens,misc.consumers.house
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Default 10 10 10 fertilizer smells like ammonia - can I use it?

brassplyer wrote:

I have a bag of 10 10 10 fertilizer that's been sitting a while and
now it smells like ammonia. Is it still usable?

Thanks


the ammonium nitrate has begun to break down. you can use it, but don't
expect the same result as you'd be getting from a fresh bag.