How do if I know if my fertilizer contains nitrogen or phosphorus?

Most fertilizers have three numbers on their label separated by dashes. These three numbers show the percentages of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P2O5), and potash (K2O) contained in the fertilizer. A zero as the first number would mean it contains no nitrogen. A zero as the second numbers would mean it contains no phosphate. By law, all fertilizer must include a guaranteed analysis table on its label.

The first item listed in the table must be total nitrogen if there is nitrogen in the fertilizer. The second item listed in the table must be phosphate if there is phosphate in the fertilizer.

For more information, E-mail Eddy Galindo or call 321-567-3976.

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1. When is the fertilizer Blackout Period?
2. What do the 3 numbers on my fertilizer's label mean?
3. What is slow-release nitrogen?
4. How do if I know if my fertilizer contains nitrogen or phosphorus?
5. Under Titusville's fertilizer rules, can I use fertilizer that contains phosphorus?
6. What is a Fertilizer Free Zone?
7. I use a lawn company. How am I supposed to know what kind of fertilizer they use on my lawn?
8. Under Titusville's fertilizer rules, can I use a fertilizer that contains nitrogen?
9. I own a business in Titusville. I often have one of my employees apply fertilizer to the landscaping. How do the new fertilizer rules affect me?
10. I have a lawn service business and often apply fertilizer for my clients. How do Titusville's fertilizer rules affect me?
11. Can I still use my rotary spreader for applying fertilizer?
12. What is a “watershed”?
13. How do I know if my fertilizer contains enough slow-release nitrogen?