20-10-20 Peat-Lite Special

Base formulation—can be used alone or rotated with other Peters formulations

20

N

10

P2O5

20

K2O
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Peters Professional 20-10-20 Peat-Lite Special is a versatile all-season formulation. Acidifying action corrects excessive pH in growing media.

  • Pure formulation—no filler substances

  • Effective for all water types

  • 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)1284
1 tbsp. (level)2426
1 cup (level)25545

 

 

Product properties

Potential basicity221 lbs. calcium carbonate equivalent per ton
Conductivity (100 ppm N)0.71 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
1:151:1001:128>/b>1:2001:300
250.31.72.23.45.10.15
500.53.44.36.810.10.30
750.85.16.510.115.20.44
1001.06.88.613.520.30.59
1251.38.410.816.925.30.74
1501.510.113.020.330.40.89
1751.811.815.123.635.41.03
2002.013.517.327.040.51.18
2502.516.921.633.8EMS1.48
3003.020.325.940.5EMS1.77
3503.523.630.247.3EMS2.07
4004.127.034.6EMSEMS2.36
4504.630.438.9EMSEMS2.66
5005.133.843.2EMSEMS2.95
6006.140.5EMSEMSEMS3.54
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
251580.2237.0185.2118.579.00.15
50790.1118.592.659.339.50.30
75526.779.061.739.526.30.44
100395.159.346.329.619.80.59
125316.047.437.023.715.80.74
150263.4393530.919.813.20.89
175225.733.926.516.911.31.03
200197.529.623.114.89.91.18
250158.023.718.511.9EMS1.48
300131.719.815.49.9EMS1.77
350112.916.913.28.5EMS2.07
40098.814.811.6EMSEMS2.36
45087.813.210.3EMSEMS2.66
50079.011.99.3EMSEMS2.95
60065.89.9EMSEMSEMS3.54
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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