The Fleming Farm and Ranch Supply Featured Item of the Week for March 28 is:

March 28 – Featured Item of the Week : Fertilizer

Fertilizer  – We have our 50 lb. bags of fertilizer blended locally at Lindale Fertilizer Inc.  We are highlighting 13-13-13 and 10-20-10 fertilizer formulas.  There are 3 basic elements in fertilizer: Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (potash). They are often referred to as N-P-K and shown in numerical form 0-0-0 on fertilizer sacks. Each number represents the percentage of that particular element included.  For example, as a basic rule: Nitrogen (N) is for foliage and leaves, and gives a nice dark green color. The Phosphorus (P) is for root and stem development including root type vegetables. The Potassium (K) is for the blooming and fruiting processes. A balanced fertilizer contains some of all three elements, but not necessarily the same percentage of all three.