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MILORGANITE - FAQ
Where can I buy Milorganite?
Home users can find Milorganite at most leading lawn and garden centers across the country (it is America's #1 organic fertilizer). Professional users can get Milorganite from our extensive distributor network, often the same supplier for your other soft goods or turf equipment. To find a Milorganite retailer close to you click here.
How should I set my fertilizer spreader to correctly apply Milorganite?
While settings for the most widely used spreaders on the market are printed on the Milorganite bag, it is not possible to test the setting for every available spreader. We have included a Spreader Setting Chart (Home Use and Professional Use models) for the spreaders which have been tested and step-by-step Spreader Calibration Instructions to determine the proper setting for spreaders that are not listed on the Milorganite bag.
Is Milorganite safe for children and pets?
Yes. You can safely let children and pets onto areas that have been fertilized with Milorganite. Milorganite meets the most stringent criteria imposed on any fertilizer product for health, safety and environmental concerns. For more information, please refer to the Specifications & Regulations section.
What if my pet eats Milorganite?
If your pet does eat Milorganite, you can rest assured that Milorganite meets the strictest health and safety regulations imposed on any fertilizer product (refer to Specifications & Regulations) and won't seriously harm the animal. We do recommend, however, that you store unused Milorganite away from children and pets as it may give them an upset stomach if it is ingested.
I heard that Milorganite contains heavy metals. Is that true?
Yes, that is true. All fertilizers, both organic and synthetic, contain some heavy metals. In fact, plants need some heavy metals, such as zinc and copper and molybdenum, for normal, healthy growth. Milorganite meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "Exceptional Quality" criteria which establishes the strictest concentration limits in the fertilizer industry for heavy metals (please refer to Specifications & Regulations). Many other common fertilizer products exceed the limits for metal concentrations established by the EPA "Exceptional Quality" standards. Milorganite, though, can be used with confidence for all your fertilizing needs, including use on all types of grass, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens. Please refer to the Home Use or Professional Use sections for application information.
Can I use Milorganite for my vegetable garden?
Yes, Milorganite is an excellent and safe fertilizer for all plants that grow outdoors, including vegetables and other edible crops. And Milorganite is practically goof-proof since it won't burn plants-even if it is over applied. Please refer to the Gardening section for application information.
What does the 6-2-0 on the bag mean?
The 6-2-0 guarantees that Milorganite contains at least 6% Nitrogen, 2% Phosphorous and 0% Potassium by weight (in fact, Milorganite does contain some Potassium but not enough to claim on the label). Although organic fertilizers have lower nutrient concentrations than synthetic fertilizers, such as urea, organics provide a more uniform application of nutrients and are less likely to burn plants. Please refer to the Specifications section for additional information.
What is the difference between Organic and "Regular" fertilizers?
The nutrients in true organic fertilizers are "stored" in complex organic molecules until soil microorganisms, called microbes, break them down and "release" the nutrients for plant use. The microbes get a great food source to keep them thriving and the plant nutrients they release are available slowly so they don't burn the plants and last a long time.
Does Milorganite need to be watered in to work?
No, it is not necessary to water in Milorganite for it to work. That is because Milorganite does not contain any soluble salts (which can burn turf) but relies on natural microbes in the soil to break down nutrients. Watering in Milorganite will ensure that the fertilizer achieves soil contact earlier and speed up the fertilizing process, but it is not necessary. Please refer to the Home Use or Professional Use sections for application information.
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