What do the numbers on my fertilizer mean?Updated 3 years ago

The numbers on your fertilizer indicate what and how much nutrients it has in the formula. The first number is for Nitrogen (N). It will promote strong, healthy foliage and good overall growth. The second or middle number is for Phosphorus (P). It will encourage good rooting and will enable strong, healthy growth. The last number is Potassium (K) is essential for fruit and flowering development. To remember this set of numbers easiest, memorize the mnemonic, "Up, Down, All Around!"