0-0-4 Fertilizer
Carrier / low analysis0-0-4 is 0% nitrogen, 0% phosphate and 4% potash by weight. It's a low-analysis carrier, usually for a pre-emergent or other active ingredient, so apply it at the rate on the product label rather than for its nutrients.
What 0-0-4 Means
Nitrogen (N)
0%
0 lb per bag
Green color and growth
Phosphate (P₂O₅)
0%
0 lb per bag
Root growth, new seedlings
Potash (K₂O)
4%
2 lb per bag
Stress, drought and cold tolerance
Pounds shown are per 50-lb bag. The N:P:K ratio simplifies to 0:0:1. The remainder of the bag is carrier, filler, and secondary nutrients.
How Much 0-0-4 to Apply
Nutrients delivered at typical carrier rates. Apply at the label rate for its active ingredient.
| Rate | Product / 1,000 sq ft | Per acre | 50-lb bag covers | Delivers (N-P-K lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lb product | 2 lb | 87.1 lb | 25,000 sq ft | 0-0-0.08 |
| 3 lb product | 3 lb | 131 lb | 16,667 sq ft | 0-0-0.12 |
| 4 lb product | 4 lb | 174 lb | 12,500 sq ft | 0-0-0.16 |
What It's For
A very low-analysis product, usually a carrier for a herbicide, biostimulant or soil amendment rather than a fertilizer in its own right.
When to Use It
Follow the label of whatever it carries.
Before You Spread It
- Reaching a meaningful potassium rate would take an impractical amount of product. Apply it at the label rate for what it carries.
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Spread 25 lb per 1,000 sq ft, 125 lb for 5,000 sq ft (2.5 bags).
Delivers 0 lb N, 0 lb P₂O₅ and 1 lb K₂O per 1,000 sq ft. Never exceed the label rate.
Common Questions
What is 0-0-4 fertilizer used for?
A very low-analysis product, usually a carrier for a herbicide, biostimulant or soil amendment rather than a fertilizer in its own right.
When should I apply 0-0-4?
Follow the label of whatever it carries.
What do the numbers 0-0-4 mean?
They're the percentages by weight of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P₂O₅) and potash (K₂O). A 50-lb bag of 0-0-4 contains 0 lbs of nitrogen, 0 lbs of phosphate and 2 lbs of potash; the rest is carrier and other ingredients.
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