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ti <br /> i <br /> This item was prepared by Ron Struss,Regional Extension Educator,University of Minnesota <br /> Extension Service. rstrussnumn.edu or 651-215-1950. 3-26-04.Available for free use. <br /> i <br /> E <br /> j� <br /> 3 <br /> Minnesota Phosphorus Lawn <br /> Fertilizer Law-January 1, 2004 <br /> Fertilizers containing phosphorus cannot be <br /> used on lawns in the seven county Twin # <br /> Cities metro area(Anoka, Caver,Dakota, <br /> Hennepin,Ramsey, Scott, and Washington). <br /> F <br /> t <br /> Outside the seven county Twin Cities metro <br /> area,lawn fertilizer use is limited to 3% <br /> phosphate content. <br /> Exceptions: Lawn fertilizer with higher <br /> phosphorus content than stated above can be <br /> used when: <br /> • Establishing new lawns by seeding or <br /> laying sod. <br /> • When soil testing shows need for <br /> phosphorus fertilization. <br /> For soil testing information,contact the UM <br /> Soil Test Lab at 612-625-3101 or visit them <br /> at the"Yard and Garden" section at <br /> www.extension.unm.edu. <br /> Look for the middle yt t <br /> number! A string of <br /> three numbers on a <br /> fertilizer bag show its <br /> analysis—the middle <br /> E <br /> number being phosphate <br /> (phosphorus) content.A <br /> a <br /> "zero in the middle" <br /> means phosphorus-free <br /> fertilizer. <br /> ;i <br /> MINNESOTA WATER .} <br /> LET`S KEEP rr CLEAN <br /> cleanwatermn.org <br /> s 3 <br /> s <br />