The K-Lite fertilizer formula (12-1-1-10Ca-3Mg) was developed in response to studies suggesting excessive potassium, whether applied, obtained from, or accumulated in growing media can have a negative impact on the health of plants, especially in the absence of adequate calcium and magnesium levels. Some key data which was used to develop this formula is as follows:
- Tissue data analysis from wild collected plants showed that calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) concentrations were often greater than that of potassium (K), yet most fertilizers have it the other way around.
- Epiphytic plant tissue and leaf litter analysis revealed that K is relatively uncommon (compared to Ca and Mg) in the tropical rainforest environment, and epiphytes are well adapted for efficiently extracting the very small amount of K which may be available. It has been suggested that such an adaptation may leave some epiphytic species unable to regulate K at the higher concentrations available in fertilizer, or naturally occurring in organic media components like fir bark or coconut husk products.
Guaranteed Analysis
Nitrate Nitrogen (N) 12.0%
Ammoniacal Nitrogen 11.4%
Urea Nitrogen 0.6%
Phosphorus (P2O5) 1.0%
Potassium (K2O) 1.0%
Calcium (Ca) 10.0%
Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg) 3.0%
Boron (Soluble) 0.025%
Copper (Soluble) 0.038%
Iron (Chelated Fe) 0.155%
Manganese (Soluble Mn) 0.077%
Molybdenum 0.015%
Zinc (Soluble Zn) 0.077%
Derived from: ammonium phosphate, boric acid, calcium nitrate, copper sulphate, iron EDTA, magnesium nitrate, manganese sulfate, potassium nitrate, sodium molybdate and zinc sulfate.
WARNING: The product contains Molybdenum (Mo) and may be harmful to ruminant animals foraging on grass where applications have been made.
Mix 3/4 tsp. per gallon of water once a week for optimal results. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Can be applied as a root drench or foliar spray. Store in an airtight container after opening in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach of children & pets.