{"product_id":"down-to-earth-acid-mix-4-3-6-5-lb","title":"Down to Earth Acid Mix (4-3-6), 5 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown to Earth Acid Mix 4-3-6: The Perfect Food for Acid-Loving Plants (5 lb Bag)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your blueberries, azaleas, rhododendrons, and other acid-loving plants the nutrients they crave with Down to Earth Acid Mix 4-3-6. This specially formulated blend promotes vigorous growth, abundant blooms, and increased fruit production by providing essential nutrients in a form readily available to plants that thrive in low pH soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Down to Earth Acid Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4-3-6 NPK ratio, combined with essential micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, ensures your plants receive a complete and balanced diet. This promotes healthy foliage, strong root systems, and vibrant flowers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Acid-Loving Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, including blueberries, raspberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas, evergreen trees, and shrubs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Lush Growth \u0026amp; Abundant Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports vigorous vegetative growth in early spring and encourages abundant flower development when blooms appear. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts Root Growth \u0026amp; Winter Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall applications promote healthy root development, enhancing your plants' resistance to harsh winter temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Use: \u003c\/strong\u003eGranular formulation makes application simple and convenient. See application rates below for specific instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown to Earth Acid Mix 4-3-6 can be applied at planting time or as a top dressing for established plants. The following application rates are guidelines; adjust as needed based on your specific plants and growing conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNew Gardens:\u003c\/em\u003e Apply 2.5-5 lbs per 100 linear feet and mix thoroughly into the top 3 inches of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNew Plants (1-2 years old):\u003c\/em\u003e Mix ½ cup with backfill soil when planting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished Plants:\u003c\/em\u003e Apply 1 cup per plant in early spring, when blooms appear, and again in fall (at half the spring rate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers \u0026amp; Houseplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNew Plantings:\u003c\/em\u003e Add 1-2 tbsp per gallon of soil or 5-10 lbs per cubic yard. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished Plants:\u003c\/em\u003e Mix 1-2 tbsp per gallon into the soil surface monthly during the growing season. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Gardens \u0026amp; Flower Beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNew Gardens:\u003c\/em\u003e Apply 2.5-5 lbs per 100 square feet and mix into the top 3 inches of soil.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNew Transplants:\u003c\/em\u003e Add 1-2 tbsp per hole when planting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished Plants: \u003c\/em\u003eSide dress 2-4 oz monthly during the growing season. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrees \u0026amp; Shrubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished Trees: \u003c\/em\u003eSpread 1 lb per 1 inch of trunk diameter around the base to the drip line. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNew Trees:\u003c\/em\u003e Mix 1-2 cups with backfill soil when planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Nitrogen (N): 4.0% \u003cbr\u003e    - Water Soluble Nitrogen: 0.4% \u003cbr\u003e    - Water Insoluble Nitrogen: 3.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Phosphate (P2O5): 3.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoluble Potash (K2O): 6.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 3.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 2.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulfur (S): 2.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerived From: \u003c\/strong\u003eCottonseed Meal, Fish Bone Meal, Langbeinite, Rock Phosphate, and Kelp Meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Contains Non-Plant Food Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humic Acids derived from Leonardite (2.5%). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your acid-loving plants the best care possible with Down to Earth Acid Mix 4-3-6!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monster Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45080193597576,"sku":"n_de_100","price":11.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/down_to_earth_acid_mix_5_lb_box.webp?v=1777327778","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/down-to-earth-acid-mix-4-3-6-5-lb","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}