Specifier Sheet

Natural Biofertilizer for General Applications

Healthy Start® 3-4-3: A natural biofertilizer formulated for general use applications. It contains NPK fertility derived from organic and natural sources, and includes beneficial rhizosphere bacteria to boost biological soil fertility. Healthy Start® 3-4-3 is manufactured as an insoluble granular fertilizer that releases its nutrients gradually as they biodegrade. It is used to provide rich organic matter and active rhizosphere bacteria to depleted soils. 

Product Specification
GUARANTEED NUTRIENT ANALYSIS 3-4-3
Total Nitrogen (N)................................3%
          2.8% Water Insoluble Nitrogen (N)
          0.2% Water soluble Nitrogen (N)
Available Phosphorus (P2O5)................................4%
Soluble Potash (K2O)................................3%

Derived from: Blood Meal, Fish Meal, Meat Meal, Bone Meal, and Natural Sulfate of Potash.

NON PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS

Humates and Humic Acids derived from Leonardite
Sea kelp meal derived from Ascophyllum nodosum
Rhizosphere Bacteria................................85 million cfu/Lb

Directions For Use: 
Soil Prep for Gardens and Flower Beds: Apply 25-Lbs per 1000 sq ft. (In very poor soil, double the rate.) Rototill into the upper 2 to 4 inches before planting.
Planting bulbs or sprigs: Add 1 teaspoon per plant and mix with soil in planting hole. Water after planting.
Seed/Sod Installation: Broadcast or spread one 25-Lb bag per 2500 sq ft, then seed or lay sod.
Potting Mixes: Mix into potting soil at a rate of 25-Lbs per cubic yard.
Planting Trees and Shrubs: Mix into the backfill around the root zone when planting, following the rate chart below:

Plant Size Rate (Lb) of Product
1 Gallon ¼
5 Gallon ½
15 Gallon 1
24-inch box/ball 1.5
36-inch box/ball 2.5
42-inch box/ball 3
54-inch box/ball 4
72-inch box/ball 5

Proof of Compliance with Specifications: The contractor will demonstrate compliance by showing invoices to prove purchase of product in sufficient quantity to cover the project at the rates recommended by the manufacturer. Include project name, date of purchase of product, and name of contact.

Plant Health Care, Inc., 440 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238