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Container Fruits Season Starter Fertilizer for Acid-Loving

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$35.99

🍇 Large Pots Fruits Season Starter Fertilizer for Acid-Loving Plants

NPK 6-2-4 • Early Spring Application • Supports Foliage & Root Growth

🌿 Product Overview

Give your acid-loving plants the strong start they deserve with our Large Pots Fruits Season Starter Fertilizer. Specially crafted with a 6-2-4 NPK ratio, it delivers the perfect balance of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to jumpstart foliage, root, and fruit development in early spring. Ideal for container-grown blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons, this fertilizer promotes lush greenery and lasting blooms.

  • 🧪 6-2-4 NPK formula

  • 🪴 Designed for 5–25 gallon pots

  • 💧 Encourages growth in acidic soil conditions (pH 4.5–6.0)

📊 Nutrient Profile

Nutrient% ContentRole in Plant Health
Nitrogen (6%)6%Stimulates leafy growth and chlorophyll production
Phosphorus (2%)2%Promotes root growth and early flowering
Potassium (4%)4%Enhances disease resistance and fruit quality

🕒 When to Apply

SeasonTiming Details
Early SpringAs plants emerge from dormancy
ReapplyEvery 4–6 weeks as needed during the season

🧪 How to Apply (Per Plant or Pot Size)

🪴 Container Plants

Pot SizeFertilizer Amount
1 gallon1 tsp
5 gallons1/4 cup
10 gallons1/3 – 1/2 cup
20+ gallons3/4 cup
  • Method:

    • Sprinkle evenly around the base

    • Keep 2–3 inches away from stems

    • Lightly rake into top 1 inch of soil

    • Water deeply to activate nutrients

🌡️ Ideal Conditions

ConditionRecommendation
Soil pH4.5 to 6.0
Soil Temperature55°F – 70°F (13°C – 21°C)
DrainageWell-drained, consistently moist

🌸 Top 20 Acid-Loving Plants That Benefit

  • Blueberries

  • Azaleas

  • Rhododendrons

  • Camellias

  • Gardenias

  • Hydrangeas

  • Hollies

  • Magnolias

  • Pieris (Andromeda)

  • Kalmia (Mountain Laurel)

  • Heathers

  • Cranberries

  • Lingonberries

  • Fothergilla

  • Leucothoe

  • Japanese Maple

  • Skimmia

  • Sweet Bay Magnolia

  • Wintergreen

  • Toad Lilies

⚠️ Tips & Precautions

  • Pre-moisten soil before application

  • 🚫 Avoid contact with foliage/stems

  • 📦 Store in cool, dry area away from pets & children

  • 🧤 Wear gloves during handling

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