Peters Excel 21-5-20 Multi-Purpose Fertilizer | 25lb (80/PL)

25lb Moderately Acidic Multi-Purpose Fertilizer, 21-5-20

Demanding bedding crops like petunia need a formulation matched to their irrigation water type, not a generic feed applied regardless of water chemistry. Peters Excel 21-5-20 Multi-Purpose Fertilizer is a moderately acidic formulation built as an excellent all-purpose fertilizer for Types 2, 3 and 4 irrigation water.

Sold as a 25lb bag, 80 per pallet, acidic 377 lbs. CCE, urea 5.2.

Key Features & Benefits

• Moderately acidic all-purpose formulation — matched to Types 2, 3, and 4 irrigation water.
• Complete range of essential micronutrients — rounds out the 21-5-20 nitrogen-forward ratio.
• Effective on demanding plants — specifically noted for use on plants like petunia.
• Acidic 377 lbs. CCE, urea 5.2 — technical specification for water-quality and acidification matching.
• Ships hazardous — review shipping requirements before ordering.

Who Should Use Peters Excel 21-5-20 Multi-Purpose Fertilizer

This fits growers of demanding bedding crops like petunia working with Types 2, 3, or 4 irrigation water who want a moderately acidic, all-purpose formulation matched to that water chemistry.

About Peters Excel 21-5-20

Peters Excel 21-5-20 Multi-Purpose is one formulation within the Peters Excel water-soluble line manufactured by ICL Growing Solutions, related to Peters Professional in ICL's broader Peters family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What water types is this formulation designed for?

It's a moderately acidic formulation that serves as an excellent all-purpose fertilizer for Types 2, 3 and 4 irrigation water. Matching fertilizer acidity to water type helps keep growing media pH in a stable range.

What plants is this fertilizer noted for?

It's noted for use on demanding plants like petunia. Its 21-5-20 nitrogen-forward ratio and complete micronutrient range support the higher feeding needs those crops call for.

What do the acidity and urea specifications mean?

This formulation carries a rating of acidic 377 lbs. CCE with a urea content of 5.2, figures growers use to plan how much this fertilizer will acidify growing media over repeated applications. That acidifying effect is useful for offsetting alkaline irrigation water.

Does this product have any special shipping requirements?

Yes, this 21-5-20 formulation ships hazardous, so confirm your shipping method can accommodate that classification before ordering. Its 21-5-20 formulation is designed for demanding bedding crops, so factor shipping lead time into planning around a petunia or similar production schedule.

What size and packaging is this listing?

It ships as a 25lb bag, supplied 80 per pallet, matching its acidic rating of 377 lbs. CCE. That volume suits commercial greenhouse feeding of demanding bedding crops.

How and when should this fertilizer be applied?

Feed it continuously through your irrigation system at each watering, matching the water type it's rated for rather than switching formulations partway through a crop cycle. Consistent application timed to your Type 2, 3, or 4 water source is what keeps growing media pH stable for demanding crops like petunia.