Healthy Start® Macro Tabs 12-8-8

Healthy Start® Macro Tablets are unique biological fertilizing tablets
that contain nitrogen-fixing and phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria,
natural humates, fertilizer and slow-release organic nutrients for
sustainable plant growth. These planting tablets condition the soil
through microbiological activity while fertilizing the plant to achieve
healthy, sustainable growth regardless of plant species or soil type.

Healthy Start® 12-8-8:

• Provides slow-release fertility for up to two years.
• Increases survival and growth of new plantings
• Improves soil bioactivity
DIRECTIONS FOR USE

LANDSCAPE PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
(For groundcover, perennials, roses, shrubs, vines and trees)

1. Dig planting hole to recommended depth.
2. Place suggested number of tablet(s) in the upper 2 inches of
planting hole. Space the tablets around the perimeter of the
rootball approximately 2 inches from the root tips.
3. Finish backfilling the planting hole, pack the soil firmly
and water thoroughly.
BALLED AND BURLAPPED OR BAREROOT PLANTS

Use equivalent number of tablets corresponding to the container size
as shown in the chart below, or measure caliper, then for each 1/2
inch caliper use two 21-gram tablets.

CONTAINERIZED OR POTTED PLANTS

1. Auger or punch a hole in soil, depending on size of container, for
each tablet being used.
2. Space holes equal distance around the plant 2 inches from the
container edge, 2 inches deep.
3. Place 1 tablet per hole. Apply numerous tablets,depending on the
size of plant, and cover holes.
FOREST OR FRUIT/NUT TREE SEEDLINGS:

Use one 21-gram tablet for each one to two year old seedling. Place
tablet two to four inches from the root system. If planting using a
dibble bar, place tablet in closing hole.

APPLICATION RATES
1 gallon plant one 21-gram tablet
3 gallon plant two 21-gram tablets
5 gallon plant three 21-gram tablets
10 gallon plant four 21-gram tablets
15 gallon plant five 21-gram tablets
20-24 inch root ball five 21-gram tablets
30-36 inch root ball six 21-gram tablets
42-48 inch root ball eight 21-gram tablets
54-60 inch root ball ten 21-gram tablets
Larger size For each 1/2 inch caliper, use two
21-gram tablets

21-gram tablet 12-8-8 (up to 24 month release)

Note: The rates shown above are refer to the 21 gram tablet.
If using the smaller 7 gram tablets, triple the amount.

BIOFERTILIZING PLANTING TABLETS FOR TREES
AND SHRUBS

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS 12-8-8

Nutrient % By Weight
Total Nitrogen (N) ......................................................................12%
1.65% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
1.4% Urea Nitrogen
3.85% Slowly available water-soluble Nitrogen
5.1% Water insoluble Nitrogen
Available Phosphate (P205) ......................................................8%
Soluble Potash (K2O) ................................................................8%
Sulfur (S)........ ..........................................................................3%
3% combined Sulfur (S)
Iron (Fe).......... ..........................................................................2.5%
0.025% soluble Iron (Fe)
Derived From: Feather Meal, Blood Meal, Fish Meal, Bone Meal,
Ureaform, Methylene Ureas, Monoammonium Phosphate, Sulfate of
Potash, Magnesium Sulfate, Iron Sucrate.
NON PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS
Humate derived from Leonardite ..............................................12%
7% Humic Acids
Rhizosphere Bacillus spp. ....................21 Million cfu/Lb
(971,000 cfu/ 21-g tablet)
3.5 Million cfu/Lb ..........................Bacillus licheniformis
3.5 Million cfu/Lb ..........................Bacillus megaterium
3.5 Million cfu/Lb ..........................Bacillus polymyxa
3.5 Million cfu/Lb ..........................Bacillus subtilis
3.5 Million cfu/Lb ..........................Bacillus thuringiensis
3.5 Million cfu/Lb ............................Paenibacillus azotofixans

STORAGE/SHELF LIFE

This product is stable in cool, dry storage conditions.
See expiration date on package.

PACKAGING

10-Lb box (216 tablets) and 25-Lb box (540 tablets)

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

• In case of allergic reaction(s), treat symptoms and contact
physician.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
• Avoid breathing dust or spray mist.
• Wash hands after handling.
• In case of ingestion, seek medical attention.
• Keep out of reach of children.
For technical assistance, call 1-800-421-9051

Plant Health Care, Inc. • 440 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238 • Tel: (800) 421-9051
Fax: (412) 826-5445 • www.planthealthcare.com
© 2004 Plant Health Care, Inc

LIMITED WARRANTY Plant Health Care, Inc. offers for sale the product Healthy Start® Macro
Tabs 12-8-8. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE which extend beyond the description of the product in this specification sheet
or other product literature, and liability of Plant Health Care, Inc. is limited to replacement of any
product which does not meet these specifications. Suggestions for use and information on results
obtained with its use are assumed by the manufacturer to be reliable. Since conditions of use are
outside the control of Plant Health Care, Inc. the buyer is responsible for all results, including injury
and damage stemming from the use of this product alone or in combination with other materials.