{"product_id":"down-to-earth-alfalfa-meal-2-5-0-5-2-5-fertilizer","title":"Down To Earth Alfalfa Meal 2.5-0.5-2.5 Fertilizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDown To Earth’s Alfalfa Meal 2.5-0.5-2.5 is an exceptional source of plant-derived nutrients. It is highly recommended for roses as well as all other vegetables, herbs, flowers and shrubs. DTE Alfalfa Meal 2.5-0.5-2.5 is derived from sun-cured, non-genetically modified alfalfa that is freshly milled to preserve the highest plant nutrient value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION RATES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 cups ≈ 1 lb; ½ cup ≈ 2 oz; 1 tbsp ≈ 0.5 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eROSES:\u003cbr\u003eFor existing roses, apply 1\/2-1 cup per plant in early spring and thoroughly mix into the soil surface. For new roses, add 1\/2-1 cup per hole, mix thoroughly into soil and water in well. Repeat application when blooms appear and again in Fall at half the recommended amount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTAINERS:\u003cbr\u003eFor new plantings, add 2-4 tbsp per gallon of soil and mix thoroughly OR add 5 lbs per cubic yard. For established plants, lightly mix 1-2 tbsp per gallon into the soil surface once each month during the growing season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVEGETABLE GARDENS AND FLOWER BEDS:\u003cbr\u003eTo prepare new gardens, apply 5-10 lbs per 100 square feet and thoroughly mix into the top 3″ of soil. For new transplants, add 1-2 tbsp per hole, mix into soil and water in well. To feed established plants, side dress ½ cup once each month during the growing season to promote plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Down To Earth","offers":[{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":52474438648097,"sku":"26013","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8030\/8769\/files\/product-media-474685.webp?v=1774223113","url":"https:\/\/handleyfeedstore.com\/products\/down-to-earth-alfalfa-meal-2-5-0-5-2-5-fertilizer","provider":"Handley's Feed Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}