17 17 17 is a balanced fertilizer (potash) used for many plants, grasses, and shrubs. It contains 17% nitrogen (min total nitrogen),17% phosphorus,and 17% potassium.
Water-soluble fertilizer: during the growing season.
17 17 17 in crystal form:
once or twice a year.
The best time to apply triple 17 fertilizer is in the early evening.
The general rule is to use 1lb of triple 17 per 1000 square feet (1 lb x 1000 sq ft= 1000lb), divided by the nitrogen concentration you need, in this case, 17%.
A list of plants that will benefit from 17 17 17:- Shrubs like hardy bushes, hedges, and flowering- Any species of trees, including fruit trees.- Turfgrass- Tropical houseplants