DESCRIPTION:
BENEFITS:lllll

A COOL SEASON FERTILIZER WITH 8% NITRATE NITROGENBEST® NITRA KING® 22-3-9

is a professional fertilizer containing the proper ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, and sulfur.
contains only enough nitrate nitrogen (8%) for quick green-up of turf. Minimizes nitrogen loss from nitrate leaching.
the iron in NITRA KING® is part of a homogeneous pellet which virtually eliminates the possibility of staining valuable
concrete walks, driveways, cart paths, mow strips, etc.
lasts weeks longer than calcium nitrate.
contains sulfate of potash. Fall is the most important season to apply adequate amounts of potassium to your turf.

APPLICATION RATES:
Pounds of Actual
Nitrogen desiredper 1,000 sq.ft.

Turfgrass:

Pounds of NITRA KING®
to apply per
1,000 sq.ft.

Pounds of NITRA KING®
to apply per
Acre

Pounds of Actual
Potassium Applied
per 1,000 sq.ft.

.50 ............................ 2.3 .................................. 100 ......................... .21.75 ............................ 3.4 .................................. 150 ......................... .31
1.00* .......................... 4.5* ................................. 200* ....................... .41*

*Recommended Rate

PREPLANT: Broadcast 7½ lbs. per 1,000 sq.ft. (325 lbs. per acre).
GROUNDCOVER: Broadcast at 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq.ft. (½ lb. per 100 sq.ft.)
FLOWERING SHRUBS & EVERGREENS: Sprinkle ¼ cup of NITRA KING® evenly around dripline of plant and work into top 1inchof soil.
TREES: Apply ½ lb. per 1 inch of trunk diameter. Distribute evenly under branches out to dripline.
NOTE: Liquid measuring cups are very close in estimating the weight of dry granular fertilizers.
Example: An 8 oz. (1 cup) measuring cup holds approximately 8 oz. of dry granular fertilizer.

PRODUCT COVERAGE:

ONE 50-LB. BAG COVERS 11,000 SQ.FT.
FOUR 50-LB. BAGS COVER ONE ACRE.

Based on the

Recommended Rate.

SPREADER SETTINGS:
BEST® Pro ............................................. 5¼BBEST® Models 34, 44, 64 ........................ 4.8
Cyclone Model B ..................................... 4.8
Scotts .......................................................... KLely Type W Wheel-driven ...................... 5½Listed Settings Will
Approximately Appy theRecommended Turfgrass Rate

NOTE: Spreader settings are guidelines only. Spreaders should be checked for accuracy.

APPLICATION PRECAUTIONS:lll

Apply to dry turf or foliage and irrigate thoroughly immediately after application.
Iron and other plant nutrients can cause staining of sidewalks. Sweep walkways prior to irrigation. Walkways should bedry at time of application.
Keep away from pools, ponds, etc. Do not contaminate potable water.

GUARANTEED MINIMUM ANALYSIS:TOTAL NITROGEN (N) ................................................................................................................................ 22.0%
14.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
8.0% Nitrate Nitrogen
AVAILABLE PHOSPHORIC ACID (P2O5) ....................................................................................................... 3.0%
SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O) .............................................................................................................................. 9.0%
Sulfur (S)................................................................................................................................................... 9.0%
Iron (Fe)................................................................................................................................................... 1.5%
Zinc (Zn)................................................................................................................................................... 0.2%
Plant nutrients derived from Ammonium Phosphate Sulfate, Ammonium Nitrate, Potassium Sulfate,Ferrous Oxide and Zinc Oxide.

PACKAGE SIZE:

50-LB. BAGSHANDLING PRECAUTIONS:CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENHARMFUL IF SWALLOWED — DO NOT INHALE

NK2239 (PM65/PRO/TB 8/99)

MSDS: See Reverse
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Nitra King 22-3-9®