KCCG Fertilizer Guide

KCCG Offers Two Types of Fertilizer

Chicken Manure and 12 - 12 - 12
Chicken Manure

KCCG offers organic fertilizer in the form of pelletized chicken manure. This product is “Omri listed” for organic production. 4-3-2 guaranteed analysis. All quantities are self-service.

Application Rates:

- For vegetables:

  • Apply fertilizer at the time of planting at the rate of 2 lbs. per 100 sq. feet of seed bed and work into the soil.
  • For longer term fruiting plants (tomato, pepper, eggplant, cucumber, squash, melon, corn) reapply (when flower buds have formed) at 1-2 lbs. per 100 sq. feet and rake lightly into soil.

- For perennial crops (berry plant, tree fruits, strawberries)- apply fertilizer early in the spring and again after plants have set fruit to give plants strength for the following season. Apply 1-2 lbs. per 100 sq. feet to base of plants and rake lightly into soil.

- For other small applications, two cups equals 1 lb.

- Store in a dry place.

Quantities:

• 10 lb bag = $2.50 for green cards, $5.00 for yellow cards, $7.50 for blue cards. We will provide you with a plastic bag.

• 32 lbs (5 gallon bucket) = $7.50 for green cards, $12.50 for yellow cards, $17.50 for blue card members. You must bring your own 5-gallon bucket.

Fertilizer vs Compost:

Use fertilizer to feed your plants at time of planting only.

Use compost to amend your soil.

All Purpose “12-12-12” Fertilizer

Application Rates

- For vegetables:

  • Apply fertilizer at time of planting at the rate of 2 lbs per 100 sq. ft. and work into soil.
  • For longer term fruiting plants (tomato, pepper, eggplant, cucumber, squash, melon, corn) – reapply (when flower buds have formed) at 1 lbs. per 100 sq. feet and rake lightly into soil.

- For perennial crops (berry plant, tree fruits, strawberries)- apply fertilizer early in the spring and again after plants have set fruit to give plants strength for the following season. Apply 1-2 lbs. per 100 sq. feet to base of plants and rake lightly into soil.

- For other small applications, two cups equals 1 lb.

Total Nitrogen: 12% (4.7% Ammoniacal Nitrogen / 7.3% Urea Nitrogen

Available Phosphate (P2O5): 12%

Soluble Potash (K2O): 12%

Derived from: Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, and Muriate of Potash

Note:

Keep this product out of the reach of children. Avoid getting on concrete walks or drives, swimming pools, patios, or stucco, as the composition of certain fertilizers can cause permanent stains. Also avoid direct contact with fertilizer and foliage of flowers, shrubs, and vegetables. When in contact, water foliage immediately.