Glossary of Gardening TermsAnnual: This type of plant has its complete life cycle, beginning from a seed and producing new seed for a succeeding generation, during a single season and then dies at the end of that season. Marigolds and zinnias are annuals many of us have grown. Biennial: It takes this type of plant two seasons to go from seed to seed, like hollyhocks and foxglove, develop roots and leaves during their first growing season and then grow flowers and set seed during the second year. Biennial plants die at ...
Azomite 0-0-0.2 FAQ1. What is AZOMITE? AZOMITE is a highly mineralized complex silica ore (Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate or HSCAS), mined in Utah from an ancient deposit left by a volcanic eruption that filled a small nearby seabed an estimated 30 million years ago. AZOMITE is used as a naturally rich soil re-mineralizer for plants, as well as a feed ingredient for animals. In a typical chemical assay, AZOMITE contains more than 70 trace minerals which include many rare earth elements (lanthanides). M...
Tomato Fertilizer 4-18-38 FAQ1. How often should I apply tomato fertilizer if I am growing in containers with soil? It really depends on the quality of your soil. However, I recommend to start with applying tomato fertilizer once every 2-3 weeks and after that based on how your tomato plants react then you would either continue at the same rate or increase it if they look like the need more food or decrease it if they are doing fine. 2. How do I apply tomato fertilizer? Can I mix it in a bucket of water and pour it on t...
Urea 46-0-0 FAQ1. What's the application rate of Urea 46-0-0 fertilizer on an everyday lawn? As a general (albeit not scientific) rule of thumb, the formula for determining the application rate for nitrogen, divide 100 by the percentage of nitrogen in the compound and apply the result to 1,000 sq.ft. For Urea, which contains 46% nitrogen, the formula would be 100/46 = 2.17 lb. per 1000 sq.ft. Therefore, depending on the quality of your soil we recommend 2-3 pounds per 1000 sq.ft. Note: Urea 46-0-0 (46%...
Calcium Nitrate 15.5-0-0 (Ammonium Calcium Nitrate) FAQ1. This says it's 15.5% Nitrogen and 19% Calcium. What's the other 65.5%? It is mostly water. Calcium Nitrate formula is Ca(NO3)2.4H2O and that shows 4 molecules of water. 2. Can this be used as a foliar spray? Yes, it can and it is the most efficient way to apply Calcium Nitrate. 3. Will this product work in a potting mix diluted with water before application? (Not Hydroponics) Yes, it will. This is 100% water soluble Calcium Nitrate and could be used in any form and it doesn't ...
Blood Meal 13-0-0 FAQ1. What are the Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K) ratios for Blood Meal fertilizer? The three numbers after each fertilizer indicate percentages of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K). Greenway Biotech, Inc. Blood Meal fertilizer 13-0-0 contains 13% Nitrogen (N) and no Phosphorous (P) or Potassium (K). 2. What is the difference between Organic and non-Organic Blood Meal? There are two ways we can answer that question. First, what's legally organic and secon...
Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0 FAQ1. Is Ammonium Sulfate fertilizer good for tomato plants? We recommend using Greenway Biotech, Inc. Tomato Fertilizer for tomato plants since that was specifically formulated for maximum yield for tomato plants. However, if you are using dry granular fertilizer then you should apply Ammonium Sulfate at the rate of 1 tablespoon per plant. Make sure not to over apply because Nitrogen fertilizers could kill plants easily. 2. Is Ammonium Sulfate fertilizer good for blueberries? Yes, the best ki...
Monopotassium Phosphate 0-52-34 FAQ1. Should I use this product, or a Sulfur-based product if my soil is deficient in Potassium? It depends on a few different factors: 1. Do you need to adjust the pH level in your soil? Sulfur in Potassium Sulfate will lower the pH level. 2. Do you also need phosphorus? If you don't need phosphorus this would be a more costly product for something you don't need. 3. You could also use Potassium Chloride which does not have sulfur or phosphorus but what you are growing might be sensitiv...
Sulfur Powder FAQ1. What is Sulfur? Sulfur is one of the main elements plants need to grow. Sulfur is essential in several growth functions such as Nitrogen metabolism, enzyme activity, and protein and oil synthesis. 2. What are Sulfur deficiency symptoms? Yellowing of leaves is the main Sulfur deficiency symptom. However, unlike Nitrogen and Iron deficiency which causes old leaves to turn yellow; Sulfur deficiency would cause young leaves to turn yellow. Also, prolonged flowering and pale colored flowers ...
Custom FertilizersPlease use the form below to submit an inquiry for custom fertilizers. *Full Name *Email *Phone Number *Type of Crop *Desired Results (i.e., what are you trying to accomplish with this fertilizer?) *Type of Fertilizer Powder Granule Liquid *N-P-K (i.e., Ratio of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium: 10-14-10) *City, State Additional Information * = Required
Nitroform 39-0-0 FAQ1. How should the product be applied? The product should be applied in its granular form and raked into the soil. 2. What is the recommended application rate for Nitroform? You can start by applying 1 to 3 tablespoons depending on deficiency. To know a more specific application rate for a raw material like Nitroform you must know your level of deficiency and desired level of Nitrogen. 3. What does Nitroform consist of? Nitroform is coated Urea, that is produced by a combination of fo...
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