Nitrogen Application Table

Quick Tips

  • Milorganite contains 6% slow release nitrogen.
  • Each application feeds the roots for 8-10 weeks.
  • Slow release formula provides greening without excessive top growth-which means less mowing!
Nitrogen Application Calculator: 1 lb / 1,000 sq ft
Nitrogen in AnalysisRequirement for 1lb per 1,000 sq ftAcre Rate for 1lb per 1,000 sq ft
5%20.0 lbs871 lbs
6%16.7 lbs727 lbs
7%14.3 lbs623 lbs
8%12.5 lbs545 lbs
10%10.0 lbs435 lbs
12%8.3 lbs361 lbs
16%6.3 lbs275 lbs
18%5.6 lbs244 lbs
20%5.0 lbs218 lbs
21%4.8 lbs209 lbs
23%4.3 lbs187 lbs
24%4.2 lbs183 lbs
28%3.6 lbs157 lbs
33%3.0 lbs131 lbs
38%2.6 lbs113 lbs
Nitrogen Application Calculator: 2 lbs / 1,000 sq ft
Nitrogen in AnalysisRequirement for 2lbs per 1,000 sq ftAcre Rate for 2lbs per 1,000 sq ft
5%40 lbs1742 lbs
6%33.4 lbs1455 lbs
7%28.6 lbs1246 lbs
8%25 lbs1089 lbs
10%20 lbs871 lbs
12%16.6 lbs723 lbs
16%12.6 lbs549 lbs
18%11.2 lbs488 lbs
20%10 lbs436 lbs
21%9.6 lbs418 lbs
23%8.6 lbs375 lbs
24%8.4 lbs366 lbs
28%7.2 lbs314 lbs
33%6 lbs261 lbs
38%5.2 lbs227 lbs