Earth-Care Plus 5-6-6
All Purpose
$9.89
Balanced 5-6-6 for beds, borders, and lawns.
Organic, fast-acting fertilizer for all-purpose use: vegetables, trees, flowers, lawns, and gardens.
- All-purpose organic NPK
- Soil-food-web friendly
- Fast acting, steady feeding
Pack size
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Guaranteed analysis
Total Nitrogen (N) 5%, Available Phosphate (P₂O₅) 6%, Soluble Potash (K₂O) 6% - organic-based; full minors and derived-from list on the label.
Product features
- Pelletized for even spreading
- CDFA-recognized organic fertilizer program
- Water-conscious pellet technology
Earth-Careganics™ technology
Balanced, dual-action design
Earth-Careganics™ technology is built around balanced, dual-action design - which is why marketing highlights both Fast Acting performance and overall balanced organic nutrition. Those claims reflect how these formulations are intended to work in two complementary ways: responsive nitrogen when plants need it, and steady organic nutrition that continues feeding soil life.
Fast action - quick greening
Earth-Careganics™ fertilizers include quick-release nitrogen available to respond when plants demand it, supporting immediate greening and acting as a quick starter fertilizer - within the balanced organic NPK profile shown on the label for each product.
Slow-release - soil health
Alongside that quick start, the overall formula behaves as slow-release organic nutrition: as materials continue to decompose, they enrich the soil and can provide a steady supply of nutrients for up to about six weeks between applications under normal moisture and temperature. That ongoing release supports a vibrant soil ecosystem through beneficial microbes - the same soil-health story that defines the Earth-Careganics™ line.
Rates & measurements
Coverage
At the ~400 sq ft per 4 lb rate, plan near 1 lb per 100 sq ft (about 0.16 oz per sq ft). Ease back in containers, very rich soil, or when a soil test calls for it.
Broadcast (beds & lawns)
Apply evenly, lightly incorporate into the top 1–2 inches where roots are active, and water in. Skip application before heavy rain on slopes.
Rows & vegetables
Side-dress along rows or band in the root zone per crop stage; split into lighter passes if the plant is young or the soil is already rich.
Trees & shrubs
Use the dripline as your target zone, not the trunk. If your label shows cups or tablespoons per inch of trunk or per canopy area, follow that chart.
Benefits
- Supports vegetables, ornamentals, fruiting plants, and turf with one balanced formula.
- Built to work with living soil: organic matter and biology stay part of the story.
- Flexible rates for containers up to larger beds so you can scale with the season.
Product details
- Organic-based nutrients - full guaranteed analysis on the label
- CDFA-recognized organic fertilizer program
- Part of the Earth-Careganics™ line
How to use
- Always follow the printed label for your package size and crop.
- Water in after application on dry days.
Warranty
We have a long-standing tradition of scientific research and are globally recognized for formulation quality, product safety, and sustainability. We invest significantly in technology advancement and new product development.
1st Choice Fertilizer is built by regenerative farmers, soil scientists, agronomists, and people who still walk fields, test microbes, and listen when growers push back.
If you have a concern about product quality, packaging, or performance, reach out with your purchase details and we will work with you to resolve it. Call +1-800-504-5699, email sales@1stchoicefertilizer.com, or use our contact form.
Guaranteed analysis, directions for use, and crop restrictions on your physical package always control.
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