17-3-17 Neutral Cal-Mag

All-purpose formulation for constant, balanced nutrition

17

N

3

P2O5

17

K2O
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Peters Professional 17-3-17 Neutral Cal-Mag produces a nearly neutral reaction to maintain consistent pH in growing media.

  • Pure formulation—no filler substances

  • Contains NPK, magnesium and micronutrients

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

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

Mix ratios (non-injector)

Fertilizer + Water (gallons) = Approx. N (ppm)
FertilizerWater (gallons)Approx. N (ppm)
1 tsp. (level)1216
1 tbsp. (level)2324
1 cup (level)25415

 

 

Product properties

Potential basicity27 lbs. calcium carbonate equivalent per ton
Conductivity (100 ppm N)0.65 mmhos/cm.
Maximum solubility5 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
250.32.02.53.95.90.16
500.63.95.07.911.80.33
750.95.97.511.817.70.49
1001.27.910.015.723.60.65
1251.59.812.619.629.40.81
1501.811.815.123.635.30.98
1752.113.717.627.541.21.14
2002.415.720.131.447.11.30
2502.919.625.139.358.91.63
3003.523.630.147.170.71.95
3504.127.535.255.0EMS2.28
4004.731.440.262.8EMS2.60
4505.335.345.270.7EMS2.93
5005.939.250.278.5EMS3.25
6007.147.160.3EMSEMS3.90

 

 

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
251358.8203.8159.2101.967.90.16
50679.4101.979.651.034.00.33
75452.967.953.134.022.60.49
100339.751.039.825.517.00.65
125271.840.831.820.413.60.81
150226.534.026.517.011.30.98
175194.129.122.714.69.71.14
200169.925.519.912.78.51.30
250135.920.415.910.26.81.63
300113.217.013.38.55.71.95
35097.114.611.47.3EMS2.28
40084.912.710.06.4EMS2.60
45075.511.38.85.7EMS2.93
50067.910.28.05.1EMS3.25
60056.68.56.6EMSEMS3.90
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.

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This product is part of the Peters Excel Peat-Lite portfolio

Specially formulated for peat-based cultures, the exclusive M-77® chelating package ensures fast, efficient nutrient uptake.

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