{"product_id":"planters-ii-trace-minerals-40lbs","title":"Planters II Trace Minerals, 40lbs","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 30 Naturally Occurring Trace Minerals to Support Healthy Plant Growth and Boost Microbial Life in the Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssists in the conversion of organic matter to humus and release of existng nutrients to plant roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanters II is made with OMRI listed ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany soils lack the secondary and trace minerals that plants and trees need for healthy growth, fruit and crop production.  Trace elements or micro-nutreints are just as vital to the plants as macro-nutrients. A deficiency of trace minerals can cripple plant growth, lessen nutritional value and potentially limit a soil's productive capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanters II Trace Mineral is a nutrient dense trace mineral that supports the growth of healthy plants and trees.  It is a complex of naturally occurring minerals and contains essential elements needed for plant growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium: promotes early root formation and influences the intake of other nutrients; aids genetic stability and improves disease resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium: essential for the formation of chlorophyll; activates enzymes, increases oil production in certain crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSulfur: utilized in the devlopment of proteins and vitamins; aids in lowering the pH of some alkaline soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoron: enables plants to absorb and use calcium, essential in N fixation by legumes; helps in flower formation, pollination and nutrient movement within the cell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobalt: activates enzymes necessary for N fixing bacteria; helps form Vitamin B12, improves growth, watr movement and photosynthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron: acts as a catalyst in the production of chorophyll, necessary for N fixation by legumes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolybdenum: needed for nitrogen fixation and nitrogen use within the plant; necessary for amini acid formation; enhances plant vigor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is an essential component for good soil preparation and helps feed the beneficial microbes that break down organic matter into humus. Use it on all types of ornamental and edible plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXeric plants such as cacti, succulents, native shrubs, Penstemon and other wildflowers are particularly responsive when fertilized with Planters II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is naturally mined near Salida, Colorado and is made with OMRI listed ingredients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication rates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 level handful per perennial plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2 cup per 1 to 5 gal sized shrub or rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 heaping cups (5 lbs.) per 100 sq ft of bed area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150-200 pounds per acre unless otherwise specificed from soil test report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Flourish Florida Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551292715295,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/3767\/2991\/files\/ScreenShot2026-05-18at7.37.34PM.png?v=1779147480","url":"https:\/\/flourishfarm.org\/products\/planters-ii-trace-minerals-40lbs","provider":"Flourish Florida Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}