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Bone Meal Application Rates

Harmony Application Rates

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Rates of Application for Bone Meal
SOIL PREPARATION: To fortify prepared soil with Bone Meal, mix 1 pound into soil for each 10 sq. ft. or 1/2 cup for plants requiring a  4" to 6" pot. Vary amount depending on pot size. 
FLOWERS, SHRUBS, & TREES: For setting plants mix 1 cup Bone Meal into soil surrounding each plant, as it is set. For shrubs and small trees, work 1 cup into soil beneath the ball and 1 cup into replacement soil. For existing plants, work 1 cup into 2" of topsoil for every 2-4 sq. ft. 
BULBS, CORMS, AND TUBERS: Work 1 tablespoon per bulb into 1” to 2" of loose soil in bottom of hole before inserting bulb. 
VEGETABLES: Prepare soil by working in 1 pound Bone Meal per 10 sq. ft. of bed or 1 pound per 40' of row. Treatment should cover zones where roots will grow as plants mature. 
POTTED PLANTS: Mix 1 tablespoon into soil for each inch of pot diameter. 
CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed, avoid breathing in dust, avoid contact with eyes, open cuts or sores. Wash hands after use. Note; Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use of this product.

 

Application Rates for HARMONY (5-5-3) (Manufacturer's suggestion)
TREES: 5 - 10 cups of fertilizer for each inch of trunk diameter.
SHRUBS: 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. or 50 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Scratch into the soil surface. 
FLOWERS: 3 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. or 30 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Apply once or twice per season. 
TURF: 20 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. or 875 lbs. per acre. Apply spring and fall, and more lightly several times a season.
VEGETABLES: mix into the soil 6 - 8 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. or 60 - 80 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. or 1 ton per acre. Apply topically 30 to 50 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.; more lightly for short season vegetables or multiple applications.

 

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Spring 2008 Pricing Sheet