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What do the numbers on the bag mean for example 9-0-5 or 5-6-6?

April 26, 2017bag mean Numbers

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What do the numbers on the bag mean for example 9-0-5 or 5-6-6?

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These numbers represent the % by weight of the 3 major macronutrients commonly required for plant growth. The first number is the percent of Nitrogen (N) by weight in the bag, the second number is the % of Phosphorous (P) and the third number the % of Potassium (K).