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What Is Triple Superphosphate (0-46-0)?

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Triple superphosphate is the most concentrated phosphorus fertilizer available at 46% P2O5. Used for root development, flowering, seed formation, and correcting phosphorus-deficient soils. Apply 2.2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for 1 lb of phosphorus. Mix into soil, surface application is ineffective. Non-burning and long-lasting. Restricted in some states near waterways due to phosphorus pollution concerns in lakes and rivers.

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Triple superphosphate is the most concentrated phosphorus fertilizer available at 46% P2O5. Used for root development, flowering, seed formation, and correcting phosphorus-deficient soils. Apply 2.2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for 1 lb of phosphorus

Mix into soil, surface application is ineffective. Non-burning and long-lasting. Restricted in some states near waterways due to phosphorus pollution concerns in lakes and rivers.

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