What do the numbers with dashes mean that are on all bags of fertilizer? (example: 19-13-6)

The numbers on the bag represent a chemical analysis by percentage. The first number is Nitrogen. The second is Phosphate, and the third is Potash. Nitrogen is used for top growth on a plant. Phosphate is used for blooming, and Potash is used to develop the root system.

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