Earth-Care Prime 5-8-8
Citrus & Fruit
$9.89
Higher P & K for trees that fruit year after year.
Organic fertilizer for citrus, avocado, fruit and nut trees with strong seasonal support.
- Tree-focused 5-8-8 organic blend
- Supports bloom and fruit development
- For citrus, avocado, stone fruit, nuts
Pack size
Shipping and tax calculated at checkout. You can review your order before it's placed.
Guaranteed analysis
Total Nitrogen (N) 5%, Available Phosphate (P₂O₅) 8%, Soluble Potash (K₂O) 8%; Calcium (Ca) 9%.
- • Calcium (Ca) 9%
Ingredients
- Alfalfa meal
- Blood meal
- Bone meal
- Feather meal
- Fish emulsion
- Kelp meal
- See package label for complete ingredient list, order, and percentages
Product features
- Moisture-holding, water-absorbing pellet technology
- Beneficial soil microbes and mycorrhizae
- 100% natural ingredients, certified organic program
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
Citrus & fruit trees
Apply from near the dripline inward to just outside the trunk - never piled against the bark. Water in to move nutrients into the root zone.
Timing
Split across active growth windows if the label allows (for example spring push and post-harvest recovery).
Rates
Use the trunk-diameter or canopy-area tables on your bag for definitive application rates.
Benefits
- Extra phosphorus and potassium help support flowering, fruit set, and seasonal energy for woody crops.
- Suited to orchard and backyard trees where you want steady nutrition without switching formulas every week.
- Pairs with good mulch, water rhythm, and pruning plans for long-lived plantings.
Product details
- Organic-based nutrients - full guaranteed analysis on the label
- Designed for fruiting trees and large shrubs
- Earth-Careganics™ formulation philosophy
How to use
- Apply around the dripline, not against the trunk.
- Split applications across active growth if your label allows.
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.
You may also like
1st Choice Fertilizer
Earth-Care Plus 5-6-6
Price $9.89
4 lb bag
Case pack: 12 × 4 lb bags per case · 48 lb per case
Pallet: 432 bags per pallet (36 cases × 12 bags)
1st Choice Fertilizer
Earth-Care Probiotics 5-5-5
Price $9.89
4 lb bag
Case pack: 12 × 4 lb bags per case · 48 lb per case
Pallet: 432 bags per pallet (36 cases × 12 bags)