Finding Parker's 60-0-0 Fertilizer: Company Info and Healthier Alternatives

Parker's brand (Chemsico, St. Louis, MO; 314-683-2734) now sells "Super Soilife" 15-5-10. The 60-0-0 uncoated urea is likely discontinued—and for good reason.

Why 60-0-0 Was Problematic

• Uncoated urea = instant nitrogen dump
• Grass "greens up" from stress flush, not health
• Nitrogen volatilizes (evaporates) within days
• Leaves grass hungry, microbe-dead, fungus-prone
• Analogy: binge drinking nightly—looks fun, destroys health

Better Approach

Slow-release organics (compost, sulfur-coated urea, Milorganite) feed at metabolic pace. Soil test → precise amendments → resilient turf.

If You Must Buy

Lowe's carries Chemsico products. Call manufacturer for nearest retailer. But consider: the best fertilizer for your lawn is the one your soil test says it needs—usually not 60-0-0.