Common Fertilizers Used in Virginia: Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium

This publication will summarize commonly used fertilizers in Virginia for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) (Table 2). Several fertilizer products have a range for nutrient concentrations, as raw products may vary. When possible, the most common form used in Virginia is presented. However, note that your local fertilizer dealers’ product may vary slightly and their label should be used instead of this document.