Sustane 8-2-4 is a nutrient dense and well-balance granular formulated for strong vegetative growth.

Nutrient dense, High nitrogen formula for vigorous vegetative growth of organic crops


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Suståne ® 8•2•4 granular
Description

Suståne 8-2-4 provides a safe, simple, and cost-effective feeding solution for all types of crops. 8-2-4 provides balanced nutrition from seed through harvest. Suståne 8-2-4 is the perfect fertilizer for when you need significant quantities of organic slow-release nitrogen with low burn potential. Great for specialty crop production in high-quality soils or potting mixes.

Suståne 8-2-4 natural and organic fertilizer which provides a balanced feed that promotes a rapid and vigorous vegetative establishment with 6 - 9 weeks of nitrogen in the organic slow-release form. Suståne replenishes the soil with a rich supply of humus (stabilized organic matter) and all of the primary, secondary and minor nutrients essential for quality growth. Suståne 8-2-4 provides a combination of dense plant nutrients and organic substances derived from biologically stable compost plus natural sulfate of potash and feather meal.

Benefits of Suståne 8-2-4 All Natural, Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer
  • 85% SRN for feeding up to 9 weeks
  • Adds cation exchange capacity, 6% humic acid, chelated micronutrients for improved nutrient use efficiency
  • Increases the nutrient and water holding capacity of the soil
  • Enhances plant stress tolerance in any environment or soil type
  • Formulated with aerobic compost to support natural soilborne disease suppression 
  • Supports soil particle aggregation, increasing permeability and nutrient cycling
  • Improves soil health
Safe for Plants, People and the Environment
  • Manufactured by Suståne in the USA at an EPA-permitted composting site and OMRI-approved manufacturing process.
  • Fully tested and compliant the Food Safety Modernization Act requirements for fresh fruit and vegetable production
  • Approved for certified organic production and export to over 60 countries world wide.
  • Formulated for high nutrient use efficiency and reduced risk of nutrient run off

Crop Application Rates**
Crop Timing Application Method cups/100ft2 lb./1,000ft2 lb./acre
Small Grains at seeding in furrow n/a 1 40
Field Corn at seeding in furrow n/a 1 40
Apples/Fruit Trees annual broadcast 4 15 600
Broccoli/Cabbage preplant incorporate 3 10 400
  3 wk. pre-crown set sidedress 6 20 800
Carrots preplant incorporate 3 10 400
Curcurbits (all vine crops) preplant incorporate 7.5 25 1000
Garlic apply 2x per season topdress 1.5 5 200
Lettuce (head) preplant incorporate 3 10 400
  3 wk. post transplant sidedress 4 15 600
Onions at transplant & 10"ht. topdress 3 10 400
Peppers preplant incorporate 3 10 400
  3 wk. post transplant sidedress 3 10 400
Potatoes at seeding incorporate 9 30 1200
Sweet Corn preplant incorporate 4 15 600
  V4-V8 sidedress 4 15 600
Tomatoes (Determinate) preplant incorporate 3 10 400
  post fruit set sidedress 3 10 400
Raspberries, year 2+ spring application sidedress 5 20 800
Strawberries, year 1 at transplant/pre-runner in row 4 15 600
Strawberries, year 2+ at dormancy break topdress 8 30 1000
Flowers and Herbs pre or post plant broadcast 5 20 800

* Includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, chinese cabbage, bok choy, and mustard greens.

Home and Market Gardens 

Broadcast and incorporate 6 to 12 lb. per cubic yard of soil up to the date of planting. Side dress crops during the growing season, gently raking in granules to assure good soil contact. Apply monthly using 1 to 2 cups per 100 ft2 of growing space.

Potting and Container Mix Soils

8-2-4 is recommended for growing vegetables, fruits, and flowers in all types of potting mixes. Incorporate up to the day of planting based on plant need, watering regime and pottin mix recipe.  Use 6 lb. (low rate) 10 lb. (medium rate), or 15 lb. per cubic yard (high rate). Top dress every 3 to 6 weeks to encourage continual growth. See Suståne Greenhouse and Nursery brochure for details.

Garden Beds

Use in ground or raised bed gardens for a bountiful harvest. Broadcast and incorporate 6 to 12 lb. per cubic yard of soil up to the date of plant-ing. Side dress crops during the growing season, gently raking in granules to assure good soil contact. Apply monthly using 1 to 2 cups per 100 ft2 of growing space.

Item # 
Suståne 8-2-4		 Package Size Units / Pallets
FINE GRADE, 100 SGN 
(1.4 .mm - 0.6 mm) 
30-55-1311 
30-55-1351 
30-55-1375 (international)
50 lb. bags
1-ton tote 
22.7 kg bags 
 40 bags / pallet
1 tote / pallet
44 bags / ISPM pallet 
MEDIUM GRADE, 200 SGN 
(2.8 mm - 1.4 mm) 
30-55-1111 
30-55-1151  
30-55-1175 (international) 
 50 lb. bags
1-ton tote 
22.7 kg bags 		 40 bags / pallet
1 tote / pallet
44 bags / ISPM pallet
Bulk Density

4 6 4 Agriculture Bulk Density

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Total Nitrogen (N)

     0.8% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
     0.8% Other Water Soluble Nitrogen
     6.4% Water Insoluble Nitrogen*		 8%
Available Phosphate (P(2O5) 2%
Soluble Potash (K2O) 4%
Calcium (Ca) 2%
Magnesium (Mg)
   0.01% Water soluble Magnesium (Mg)		 0.5%
Sulfur (S) 1%
Iron (Fe) 0.1%

Derived from aerobically composted turkey litter, feather meal, bone meal, and sulfate of potash. 
*6.4% slowly available nitrogen from aerobically composted turkey litter and feather meal

Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the internet at http://www.aapfco.org/metals.html