fertilizer for citrus plants Espoma Citrus Tone

fertilizer for citrus plants Espoma Citrus ToneCitrus tone is made from natural and organic plant food ingredients, and contains no sludges or fillers. The organics in Citrus tone break down gradually to provide safe, long lasting food reservoir throughout the growing season. Bio tone, a proprietary blend of microbes that biologically enhances plant food to ensure superior plant growth, has been added to Citrus tone. For organic gardening Bigger, tastier fruit All natural (a complex blend of

Citrus-tone is made from natural and organic plant food ingredients, and contains no sludges or fillers. The organics in Citrus- tone break down gradually to provide safe, long lasting food reservoir throughout the growing season. Bio-tone, a proprietary blend of microbes that biologically enhances plant food to ensure superior plant growth, has been added to Citrus-tone.

• For organic gardening
• Bigger, tastier fruit
• All natural - (a complex blend of natural and organic ingredients to provide complete and balance feeding)
• Long lasting (won't leach away)
• Ideal for citrus, avocado, fruit, and nut trees
• Exclusive Bio-tone formula (enhanced with beneficial microbes)

Guaranteed Analysis:

Total Nitrogen (N)...........................5.0%(0.5 % Ammonical Nitrogen--1.5 %other water soluble Nitrogen--3.0% water insoluble Nitrogen**)

Available Phosphate (P2O2)........2.0%

Soluble Potash (K2O)....................6.0%

Calcium (Ca)....................................2.0%

Magnesium (Mg).............................0.5% (0.2% water soluble Magnesium)

Sulfur (S)...........................................1.0%

Derived from hydrolyzed feather meal, pasteurized poultry manure, bone meal, alfalfa meal, greensand, humates, sulfate of potash, and sulfate of potash magnesia.

**Contains 3.0% slow release nitrogen from hydrolyzed feather meal, pasteurized poultry manure, bone meal. and alfalfa meal.

Application:

   New plantings:   Mix 1 cup into removed soil.

   Established Plants:  For tree height:

• to 3 ft.  --  2 lbs. (6 cups)
• 3 to 6 ft.  -- 4 lbs. (12 cups)
• 7 to 9 ft.  -- 6 lbs. (18 cups)
• 9 ft. +  --   8 lbs. (24 cups)

Sprinkle around the drip line of the plant and mix into soil. Should not be applied within 6 inches of the trunk.  Water thoroughly after each application.

New Potted Plants:   When preparing soil for new plants, mix 2 cups per 1 cubic foot of soil. (1.5 tbsp. per quart)

Established potted plants:  Sprinkle 1 tbsp. for every 4 inches of pot diameter into the soil along the outer edge of the pot.  Double the rate for pots over 2 inches.  Water thoroughly.