Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose
Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose
Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose, manufactured by ICL Specialty Fertilizer, is a classic general purpose fertilizer that encourages growth in ornamentals with a full range of key micronutrients.
Formulated with an acidifying action that quickly suppresses the elevation of growing media ph levels. Effective for all water types and contains a high 20-10-20 npk that provides total green vegetation either alone or rotated with a customizing component.
Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose is a water soluble fertilizer that meets the needs of traditional crops while also meeting the nutritional needs of sensitive ornamental crops within several days of application.
Tools Needed
Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose can be applied with a backpack sprayer or spray rig.
How to Use
- Step 1: Examine the rates written on the Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose Fertilizer as ppm levels vary. Use 1 tsp of Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose with 1 gallon of water for a 305 ppm N rate. For a 457 ppm rate, apply 1 tbsp of product with 2 gallons of water. For a 585 ppm rate, use 1 cup of product with 25 gallons of water.
- Step 2: Fill the sprayer with half the amount of water needed, add measured amount of Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose, then pour in the remaining half of water. Shake the sprayer until the solution is well-mixed.
- Step 3: Spray the Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose mixture until the top and bottom of leaves are wet, but not to the point of runoff.
Where to Use
Use Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose on established ornamentals and sensitive ornamental crops such as pot plants, bedding plants, and container nursery stock.
When to Use
Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose can be used when plants are well-established and not suffering any current stresses.
Safety Information
Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying this product.
Special Considerations
While Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose has a balanced formulation not all ornamentals are recommended to be treated with this specific npk ratio. We recommend using a small portion of the product before full application to desired foliage.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | No Restrictions |
Brand | ICL SPECIALTY FERTILIZER |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Evaluate weather conditions for temperature inversions and wind speeds/directions before spreading any type of granules to help avoid drift." |
Product Drawbacks | Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose residual rate will depend on ornamental species. |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Spray Rig |
Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Spot Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Nitrogen 20%, Phosphate 10%, Soluble potash 20%, Magnesium 0.15%, Boron 0.0125%, Copper 0.0125%, Iron 0.05%, Manganese 0.025%, Molybdenum 0.005%, and Zinc 0.025% |
Product Type | Fertilizer |
Formulation | Water Dispersible Granule (WDG) |
Application Rate | Use 1 tsp of Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose with 1 gallon of water for a 305 ppm N rate. For a 457 ppm rate, apply 1 tbsp of product with 2 gallons of water. For a 585 ppm rate, use 1 cup of product with 25 gallons of water. |
Shelf Life | Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose will last up to 3 years when stored in a dry, clean space. |
Yield | 25 lbs. of Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose coverage will depend on plant size. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose will last for several weeks. |
Comparable Products | Peters Peat Lite Special 20-10-20 |
EPA Registration # | N/A |
Restricted Use | No |
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Availability | Online |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Evaluate weather conditions for temperature inversions and wind speeds/directions before spreading any type of granules to help avoid drift." |
Time to Kill | Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose will last for several weeks. |
Chemical Type | Fertilizer |
Formulation | Water Dispersible Granule (WDG) |
Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Spot Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose residual rate will depend on ornamental species. |
Active Ingredient | Nitrogen 20%, Phosphate 10%, Soluble potash 20%, Magnesium 0.15%, Boron 0.0125%, Copper 0.0125%, Iron 0.05%, Manganese 0.025%, Molybdenum 0.005%, and Zinc 0.025% |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Spray Rig |
Mix Rate | Use 1 tsp of Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose with 1 gallon of water for a 305 ppm N rate. For a 457 ppm rate, apply 1 tbsp of product with 2 gallons of water. For a 585 ppm rate, use 1 cup of product with 25 gallons of water. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | 25 lbs. of Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose coverage will depend on plant size. |
EPA Registration No. | N/A |
Shelf Life | Peters Professional 20-10-20 General Purpose will last up to 3 years when stored in a dry, clean space. |
Comparable Products | Peters Peat Lite Special 20-10-20 |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | None |