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Substituting Milorganite for 10-10-10 in Vegetable Garden

Milorganite (5-2-0) has half the N of 10-10-10. Apply at 20 lbs/1000 sq ft (2x rate). Nutrients release slowly—no burn, but no quick green-up. Good for steady feeding.

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