21-5-20 Multi-Pupose

Elevated levels of chelated trace elements ensure robust growth and rich color.

21

N

5

P2O5

20

K2O
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Peters Excel 21-5-20 is a moderately acidic formulation ideal for general purpose use. It can be mixed with other Peters Excel and Excel pHLow products to create numerous custom formulations.

  • Pure formulation—no filler substances

  • Effective for water types 2, 3, and 4

  • Contains NPK and micronutrients

  • Developed for peat-based cultures (pot plants, bedding plants and container nursery stock)

  • Exclusive M-77® chelating formula for fast, efficient nutrient uptake

  • Not compatible with Peters Excel pHLow 21-7-7 Acid Hammer

Mix ratios (non-injector)

Fertilizer + Water (gallons) = Approx. N (ppm)
FertilizerWater (gallons)Approx. N (ppm)
1 tsp. (level)1320
1 tbsp. (level)2480
1 cup (level)25614
1 pound100252

 

 

Product properties

Potential acidity390 lbs. calcium carbonate equivalent per ton
Conductivity (100 ppm N)0.63 mmhos/cm.
Maximum solubility4 lbs./gal.

 

 

Weight (oz.) of product needed to mix one gallon of concentrate

Target concentration (N/ppm) after dilutionEC (mmhos/cm.) of target feed rate after dilution
Injector ratios
1:151:1001:1281:2001:300
250.21.62.13.24.80.16
500.53.24.16.49.60.32
750.74.86.29.614.50.47
1001.06.48.212.919.30.63
1251.28.010.316.124.10.79
1501.49.612.319.328.90.95
1751.711.314.422.533.81.10
2001.912.916.525.738.61.26
2502.416.120.632.248.21.58
3002.919.324.738.657.91.89
3503.422.528.845.0EMS2.21
4003.925.732.951.4EMS2.52
4504.328.937.057.9EMS2.84
5004.832.241.2EMSEMS3.15
6005.838.649.4EMSEMS3.78
EMS = exceeds maximum solubility

 

 

Gallons of water needed to dissolve one 25 lb. bag of fertilizer

Target concentration (N/ppm) after dilutionEC (mmhos/cm.) of target feed rate after dilution
Injector ratios
1:151:1001:1281:2001:300
251658.9248.8194.4124.482.90.16
50829.4124.497.262.241.50.32
75553.082.964.841.527.60.47
100414.762.248.631.120.70.63
125331.849.838.924.916.60.79
150276.541.532.420.713.80.95
175237.035.527.817.811.81.10
200207.431.124.315.610.41.26
250165.924.919.412.48.31.58
300138.220.716.210.46.91.89
350118.517.813.98.9EMS2.21
400103.715.612.27.8EMS2.52
45092.213.810.86.9EMS2.84
50082.912.49.7EMSEMS3.15
60069.110.48.1EMSEMS3.78
EMS = exceeds maximum solubility

1
Consult rate tables printed on bag labels.
2
Verify product analysis and rate for plants in your production system (for assistance, contact your regional ICL Territory Manager or for testing, call the ICL Lab at 877-467-8522).
3
Irrigation frequency and volume should be adjusted during the crop production cycle according to crop type, environmental conditions, and desired soluble salt levels.
4
A product trial is recommended before adopting a new fertilizer program or making full-scale changes to standard cultural practices (test several rates on representative plant types).
5
Store in a clean, cool, dry place.

Brand details

This product is part of the Peters Excel portfolio

Ideal for growing applications with high PH irrigation water.

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