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Fertilizer Storage: Lumps Are Fine, Moisture Is the Enemy

Galvanized can with lid is safe—no explosion risk. Moisture causes clumping; break lumps with hammer or spread on metal and drive over (old-school). Nutrients don't degrade.

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