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farizona Bowie, AZ(Zone 8B) Jun 11, 2005

I am uninformed on this subject, is 10-10-10 (if there is such a thing) the same as 16-16-16, or 20-20-20.??
Or what is the diff? Seems to be equal amounts of Potassium, Nitrogen and Phosphorus in each? If one isn't available will another do as well?
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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Jun 11, 2005

Just concentration. The composted cow manure that You get as Lowes is 0.5-0.5-0.5. Ratios are the same. You just have to handle more bulk to get the same amount of nutrients. The numbers are percentages. If 20-20-20 were available, you would only have to use half as much by weight as 10-10-10. Important when you are using tons of the stuff.

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farizona Bowie, AZ(Zone 8B) Jun 11, 2005

Thank you, Farmerdill, that makes sense. I think I will get 20-20-20 if I can find it, less storage needed.
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