Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 can be safely applied to St. Augustine Lawns, if used as directed on the manufacturer's product label. This product is a slow-release formulation, so it lasts longer compared to other fertilizers, and it is non-burning. Milorganite fertilizers can be applied to on your lawn four times a year during the growing season from early Spring to early Fall to help the grass restore and maintain its health. You can also refer to our St. Augustine Grass Lawn Care Maintenance Guide and our Warm Season Lawn Care Calendar for more information on taking care of your lawn.
Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 should be watered in to ensure contact to the soil and help with the fertilization process.
You can apply Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 during the growing season once a month.
Per the product label. do not apply Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 if heavy rain is expected. If a heavy rain as occurred, we would recommend contacting the manufacturer 800-304-6204 directly for instructions on follow up application rates.
The coverage area of Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 depends on how the proudct is applied. See application rates below and the label for full application instructions.
Application Rates: lbs Nitrogen to Material per sq ft
0.33 lb N
0.50 lb N
1.00 lb N
1.50 lb N
How much area Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 covers depends on the lbs of nitrogen per 1000 sqft you are using. It will cover 3000 sqft at the 1 lb Nitrogen Rate.
Per the product label: Nitrogen to Material per sq ft
0.33 lb Use .5 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft
0.50 lb N Use 8.5 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.
1.00 lb N Use 17 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.
1.50 lb N Use 25 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.
The product label for Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 contains a spreader rate chart, which includes settings for a Lesco Spreader, and will vary depending on your application purposes. For specific questions regarding settings on your Lesco spreader, you may wish to contact the manufacturer directly via their website's contact page here.
Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 is safe for all lawn types. What fertilizer you need is going to vary depending on what nutrients are needed. We actually have a great guide that can explain how to select the best fertilizer for your lawn. You can find the guide here
Depending on your grass type, it may not be best to apply both a weed control and a lawn fertilizer such Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 at one time. We recommend using a soil analysis test kit or taking a sample of your soil to your local cooperative extension so your soil can be analyzed to determine what nutrients your soil is lacking. The healthiest, hardiest lawns are fertilized 2-4 times per year, fall, summer, early spring and late spring We do have a soil test kit here.
We understand that it is tricky to know what setting to use on your spreader, but since there are so many available on the market, it is important to calibrate your own equipment based on your application and the product you are using. Many folks will start at either the lowest setting or at 1 setting lower than the middle setting
The rate for Milorganite Fertilizer 6 - 4 - 0 50 lb is 5.5 lbs to 25lbs per 1000 sq ft depending on the amount of nitrogen you need to put down. Refer to the product label for the best rates for your application.
Also, take a moment to view details on how to calibrate your spreader in our How to Calibrate Your Spreader Instructional Video.
We carry Milorganite Fertilizer Milorganite Fertilizer 6-4-0 - 50 lb. made by the manufacture Miloganite with a N-P-K of 6-4-0. I am not familiar with the brands that garden center and home depot may carry. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Milorganite products are manufactured and marketed by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), a regional government agency whose primary focus is to provide water reclamation and flood management to the Greater Milwaukee area, servicing approximately 1.1 million customers in 28 communities. MMSD continues to be a national leader in green solutions and has transformed its approach to water management.
