Cottonseed Meal: Feed Store vs. Garden Center—Same Product

Feed store cottonseed meal is identical to garden center—just cheaper because fertilizer labeling requires nutrient analysis; feed labeling doesn't.

Best Uses

Slow-release, acidic fertilizer perfect for shallow-rooted acid-lovers:

• Blueberries
• Azaleas
• Rhododendrons
• Boxwoods

Application

• Spread 1-2 cups per plant in spring.
• Water in well.
• Mulch over top.
• Reapply mid-summer if needed.

Nutrient Profile

Typically 6-2-1 (N-P-K) plus minor elements. Acidifying effect benefits acid-loving plants.