Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10 is not labeled for use inside of containerized or houseplants. It is recommended for use on new/existing lawns, vegetable gardens, shrubs, trees, roses and flower beds. A better option would be to use the Ferti-Lome Chelated Liquid Iron and Other Micro Nutrients if it fits your needs.
When using Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10 on shrubs, you would use about ¼ pound (½ cup) for shrubs 3-4 feet across, applying uniformly under the shrub, then water it in until the soil is well saturated. You can apply in early spring, summer, and then after flowers have fallen off. If this is more like a flower bed, you would apply 5 lbs per 100 square feet of bed before planting. You would not want to apply this product over the top of sensitive plants like flowers so that you do not damage the blooms. For supplemental feeding, you could use the Ironite Mineral Supplement 1-0-1 instead. You would use 1/3 lb per 100 sq ft, applying evenly under the drip line and around plants. If possible, mix lightly with the soil, then water deeply after application.
Per the product label, for exisiting lawns, you should apply Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10 at a rate of 20 pounds to 2,500 square feet (50' x 50'). Distribute evenly over the lawn area. Water thelawn after the application to start the greening process. You can apply up to four times each year. Please refer to prouct label for specific application instructions and spreader settings.
Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10 is not labeled for use inside or on containerized or houseplants. It is recommended for use on new/existing lawns, vegetable gardens, shrubs, trees, roses and flower beds. A better option would be to use the Ferti-Lome Chelated Liquid Iron and Other Micro Nutrients if it fits your needs. Mix 1/2 teaspoon per quart of water. Apply 1 cup of mixture per 6 inch pot. Less for smaller pots and more for larger pots. Repeat monthly until Plants regain their color.
When using Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10, it is recommneded to use 20 lbs per 2,500 sq ft on existing lawns up to four times per year. For a new lawn, you would use 20 lbs per 5,000 sq ft and mix the product 2-3 inches into the soil before putting down seed or sod. Please refer to the product label for complete application rates and directions.
Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10 comes in a 3 lb bag only currently.
When using Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10, it is recommended to use 20 lbs per 2,500 sq ft on existing lawns up to four times per year.
