Jack's Classic Acid Special 17-6-6 | 4lb Tub - (Case of 6)

Acid-Loving Plant Fertilizer, 17-6-6, 4lb Tub

Acid-loving plants like azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons often need a fertilizer matched to their specific nutrient profile rather than a generic all-purpose feed. Jack's Classic Acid Special is a 17-6-6 formula built for greening up acid-loving garden and houseplants, with micronutrients included.

4lb tub, sold in a case of 6, acid-loving plant formula.

Key Features & Benefits

• 17-6-6 formula for acid-loving plants — matched to the nutrient needs of azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons specifically.
• Includes micronutrients — supports overall plant health alongside the acid-loving-plant NPK ratio.
• Plastic tub with a water-resistant label — built to withstand regular scooping and mixing without the label wearing off.
• Suited to garden and houseplants alike — not limited to one growing setting.

Who Should Use Jack's Classic Acid Special

This fits gardeners and houseplant growers with azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, or other acid-loving plants who want a formula matched to those species' nutrient needs.

About JR Peters / Jack's Classic

JR Peters manufactures the Jack's Classic line of retail water-soluble fertilizers, running its own in-house lab alongside the manufacturing facility so growers get quick plant-tissue and water sample results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How and when should Acid Special be applied?

Apply it during the active growing season for acid-loving plants like azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons, mixing according to label directions as part of a regular feeding routine. Consistent seasonal feeding helps maintain the greener foliage this formula is built to support.

What plants is this formula best suited for?

It's built for greening up acid-loving garden and houseplants generally, with azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons called out specifically by the manufacturer as the plants that benefit most. Other acid-loving species can also use this formula even if not individually named.

Does this fertilizer include micronutrients?

Yes, micronutrients are included alongside the core 17-6-6 N-P-K ratio, supporting overall plant health rather than addressing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium alone. That combination is consistent across both size options of this product.

What size and packaging is this listing?

This is the 4lb tub option, sold in a case of 6. Both sizes share the same 17-6-6 formula and micronutrient package, so the choice comes down to how much product a grower needs on hand.