Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5E-1.008 - Low Analysis Fertilizer

(1) Definition. The term "low analysis fertilizer" shall apply to fertilizer which contains less than 16% total primary plant nutrients.

(a) The label of any low analysis fertilizer shall contain the grade in close proximity to the product name, e.g., "African Violet Plant Food 2-1-1".

(b) Low analysis mixed fertilizer containing less than 5% total primary plant nutrients may be guaranteed in other than whole percentages; however, each primary plant nutrient claimed shall be no less than 0.5%. There are no minimum primary plant nutrient guarantees for ready-to-use spray fertilizer products. Potting soils and mulch products for above ground use may be guaranteed in other than whole percentages.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5E-1.008

Rulemaking Authority 576.181 FS. Law Implemented 576.011(25), 576.031, 576.085 FS.

Revised 1-23-67, Amended 12-2-76, 11-12-78, Formerly 5E-1.08, Amended 8-3-93, 10-25-98.

New 1-23-67, Amended 12-2-76, 11-12-78, Formerly 5E-1.08, Amended 8-3-93, 10-25-98.