Nutrient rich concentrated compost for soil building in garden beds, potting mixes, and landscaped areas
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For use as a general soil builder. Use Suståne Concentrated Compost to improve garden soils, potting mixes, raised bed media, and to rebuild depleted soils. This product is allowed for use in the production of certified organic fruits and vegetables.
Suståne Concentrated Compost 2-2-2 Soil Conditioner & Organic Plant Food is a nutrient rich, biologically stabilized, dried and screened soil amendment that is a both a high-quality compost and an organic fertilizer. Suståne Concentrated Compost is easy to apply and replenishes the soil with a rich supply of stabilized organic matter, beneficial microorganisms, and essential nutrients required for quality growth.
Suståne Natural Fertlizer is backed by over 30 years of independent applied research on diverse crops and ecosystems. Unmatched by any other organic fertilizer manufacturer, such research is the foundation for developing products that deliver value under a wide variety of growing conditions. The superior performance of Suståne's products is recognized by growers from around the world.
- Increases beneficial soil microbial populations, which promote nutrient cycling
- Improves soil structure and porosity leading to greater root development
- Increases the nutrient and water holding capacity of the soil
- High nutrient concentration reduces the need for additional fertilizer
- Increases yield
- Reduces nutrient loss from leaching
- Buffers soil pH
- Low moisture makes the product easy to handle and transport
- Made from natural renewable agricultural resources, has a low carbon & greenhouse gasses (GHG) footprint.
Intended as a general soil builder for broadcast application and improving soil organic matter levels, cation exchange capacity and enhancing and diversifying soil biological activity levels.
Uses and Application Rates | 1 cup = 0.3 lb.
Garden and Landscape Soil Preparation
- Light, High Sandy Soil: 14 lb. per 100 ft2 of bed (70 kg per 100 m2)
- Medium, Clay Loam Soil 10 lb. per 100 ft2 of bed (50 kg per 100 m2)
- Heavy, Silty, Clay Loam 7 lb. per 100 ft2 of bed (35 kg per 100 m2)
Application Timing: Apply at the beginning of the growing season or once every three months. For best results, use in combination with other Suståne Plant Foods and Compost Tea. For best results, water after application. Application rates vary based on soil conditions, plant species and desired rate of growth. It is recommended to have soil tested prior to applying any fertilizers.
New Garden Bed Preparation: Apply 2 cups of Suståne for every 10 ft2 of bed space or 6 lb. per 100 ft2 (2.8 kg per 9.3 m2). Incorporate into the top 4 inches (10 cm) of soil.
Individual Plants: Apply ½ cup (68 grams per plant) of Suståne into the hole prior to planting transplants or around the base of the plant for established plants. Application rates for specific plants are available at www.sustane.com.
Soil Mixes & Potted Plants: Incorporate Suståne into the potting mix at a rate of 4 cups per cubic foot of mix (19.2 grams per liter).
Raised Beds: For new beds, incorporate Suståne into the raised bed soil media at a rate of 4 cups per cubic foot of mix (19.2 grams per liter). For amending existing beds, incorporate 2 cups per 10 ft2 into the top 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm) of soil.
*NOTE: Adjust fertilizer program for local conditions and requirements.
Item # 2-2-2 Concentrated Compost |
Package Size | Units / Pallets |
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MEDIUM GRADE, 200 SGN
(2.8 mm - 1.4 mm) 80-11-0021
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18 lb. bags | 110 bags / pallett |
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 2% |
| 0.2% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 0.2% Water Soluble Organic Nitrogen 1.6% Water Insoluble Organic Nitrogen* |
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| Available Phosphate (P2O5) | 2% |
| Soluble Potash (K2O) | 2% |
| Calcium (Ca) | 4% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1% |
Derived from aerobically composted turkey litter and green waste compost.
*1.6% slowly available nitrogen from aerobically composted turkey litter.