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Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Erosion Control Plants Fertilizer
Product Overview
Description
Wicked Growth Erosion Control Fertilizer supports rapid establishment of groundcovers, grasses, and stabilization plants on slopes, banks, and disturbed soils where erosion prevention is the primary goal. The balanced 10-10-10 formula promotes fast germination, quick ground coverage, and deep root development.
Erosion control plantings must establish quickly to protect vulnerable soil before rain events can wash it away. They need strong root systems that penetrate deeply and bind soil particles together.
Essential for roadside restoration projects, construction site stabilization, streambank protection, and any application where holding soil in place is critical.
Highlights
• Rapid establishment focus
• Deep root promotion
• Quick ground coverage
• Slope stabilization support
• All erosion control species
The Science Behind It
How It Works
This formula accelerates establishment of erosion control plantings to stabilize soil as quickly as possible. Fast root development anchors soil against water and wind erosion, while rapid top growth protects the surface from raindrop impact. The balanced 10-10-10 ratio supports both above and below-ground growth without biasing toward either. Applied at seeding or sodding, nutrients become available immediately to support the critical establishment phase.
The Science
Erosion control depends on two plant functions—root binding of soil particles and canopy interception of rainfall energy. Nitrogen drives rapid leaf and stem growth to provide ground cover. Phosphorus promotes extensive root development that physically holds soil in place and improves soil aggregation through root exudates. Potassium strengthens cell walls against the mechanical stresses of water flow and wind. Quick establishment is critical because exposed soil is most vulnerable during the first weeks after disturbance.
Nutrients Available
10% Total Nitrogen – Accelerates ground cover development and canopy closure. 10% Available Phosphate (P₂O₅) – Drives deep, anchoring root systems. 10% Soluble Potash (K₂O) – Strengthens plants against mechanical stress from water and wind. Formulated for grasses, groundcovers, and native plantings used for slope stabilization and erosion prevention.
How to Apply
1-2 lbs/100 sq ft every 4-6 weeks. Severe deficiency: 2-3 lbs initially.
1
Action:
Survey garden bed and note deficiency symptoms. Map high-need zones.
Pro Tip:
Sandy areas and fruiting sections need more K than shaded areas.
Avoid:
Don't leave granules on surface in hot weather - damages plants.
2
Action:
Calculate 1-2 lbs per 100 sq ft. For 10x20 garden (200 sq ft), use 2-4 lbs.
Pro Tip:
Weigh fertilizer on kitchen scale. One cup 0-0-60 weighs ~0.5 lb.
Avoid:
Don't exceed 2 lbs per 100 sq ft per application. Split heavy doses.
3
Action
Broadcast granules evenly across soil surface. Work into top 2-3 inches with cultivator.
Pro Tip:
Sandy areas and fruiting sections need more K than shaded areas.
Avoid:
Don't spread on windy days - granules drift causing uneven application.
4
Action
Water thoroughly with 1-2 inches to dissolve granules and move K into root zone.
Pro Tip:
Incorporation prevents salt buildup and gets K to roots faster.
Avoid:
Don't leave granules on surface in hot weather - damages plants.