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Alachua County reminds residents of restrictions on fertilizers this summer
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County officials remind you to be careful when it comes to using fertilizers this summer. The county prohibits using landscape fertilizer with nitrogen or phosphorus from July through February. The only exceptions are for vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Officials say the regulations protect water resources during the rainy season and through the winter. Below is a full list of restrictions:Fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus may not be applied when soils are saturated with water, before a heavy rain or for the first 30 days after seeding or sodding Fertilizers with nitrogen must contain no less than 50% slow-release nitrogen (and can only be used from March to June). Fertilizers spilled on roads and sidewalks must be removed immediately and may not be blown or washed into stormwater systems or water bodies. Fertilizers shall not be applied within a minimum of ten feet from any waterbody unless a deflector shield is used (then a minimum distance of 3 feet is required). Fertilizers must be stored in areas protected from rainfall and stormwater runoff. All commercial and institutional applicators shall successfully complete the Florida Friendly Best Management Practices for Water Resources by the Green Industries training and carry evidence that they are an FDACS Commercial Fertilizer Applicator. TRENDING: Cold case suspect wants charge dismissed in Gainesville student murder
Read the full article:https://www.wcjb.com/2024/07/02/alachua-county-reminds-residents-restrictions-fertilizers-this-summer/
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