What do the 3 numbers mean on fertilizer bags (boxes)?
A. 29-3-4 The first number (29) is how much nitrogen is in the mix. Nitrogen makes grass and plants grow and become greener. The second number (3) is how much phosphorous there is. Phosphorous stimulates root and seeding development. The third number (4) is how much potassium there is. Potassium promotes disease and drought tolerance.