High-Analysis Balanced — 57% NPK

Best 19-19-19 Fertilizer: Maximum Balanced Nutrition Per Pound for Gardens, Food Plots & Hydroseeding Buy on Old Cobblers Farm

When you need the most NPK per dollar in a balanced formula, 19-19-19 delivers. Nearly double the nutrient content of 10-10-10 with equal ratios — fewer bags, less labor, same balanced results.

Updated April 2026 9 Products Compared By the Old Cobblers Farm Team

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth 19-19-19 Fertilizer – Multi-Purpose

by Conventional Fertilizer — Littleton, NH

19-19-19
N-P-K Ratio
"The highest-efficiency balanced fertilizer available. 57% total NPK means less than half the bag is filler — nearly double the nutrition per bag compared to 10-10-10. Ideal for food plots, hydroseeding, and high-volume applications."
57%
Total NPK
19%
Each N, P, K
333 ft²
Coverage / 5 lb bag
4 Sizes
5, 10, 15, 20 lbs

57% Total Nutrient Content

19+19+19 = 57% active NPK. Less than half the bag is filler. Nearly double the nutrition per pound compared to 10-10-10.

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Perfectly Balanced Ratio

Equal 19-19-19 means nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium all at maximum balanced levels. No nutrient dominates — everything gets fed equally.

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Food Plot Ready

At 200–300 lbs per acre, 19-19-19 is the standard choice for wildlife food plots. Clover, brassicas, and cereal grains respond immediately to this analysis.

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Water Soluble

Dissolves in water for hydroseeding, fertigation, and liquid application. Versatile delivery beyond just granular broadcast.

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333 sq ft Per Bag

Higher analysis means each bag covers more ground. 5 lbs at 1.5 lbs per 100 sq ft handles over 330 sq ft of garden bed.

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Best Value Per Nutrient Pound

57% nutrients per bag means you're paying for NPK, not filler. The most cost-efficient balanced fertilizer for large-scale applications.

3-Ingredient Clean Formula

Just monoammonium phosphate, potash, and urea. No unnecessary fillers — clean, efficient, and predictable performance every application.

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Trusted by 20,000+ Growers

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NPK Ratio19-19-19
Item FormGranular
Coverage250–333 sq ft (garden) per 5 lb bag
CategoryConventional Fertilizer
TypeAll-Purpose NPK Blends
Sizes5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb
NPK19-19-19
Nitrogen19%
Phosphorus19% available phosphate
Potassium19% soluble potash
FormGranular (water soluble)
Rate1.5–2 lbs / 100 sq ft
MethodBroadcast, dissolve, or hydroseed
Sizes5, 10, 15, 20 lb bags
Best ForFood plots, hydroseeding, high-volume balanced feeding
What We Love
57% total NPK — nearly double 10-10-10 efficiency
Perfectly balanced — works on everything
Water soluble for hydroseeding and fertigation
Best value per nutrient pound for large applications
3-ingredient clean formula — minimal filler
Worth Noting
Quick-release — requires more frequent application than slow-release
High analysis — follow rates carefully to avoid burn
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Available in 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb
Feature Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth 19-19-19 Fertilizer – Multi-Purpose Old Cobblers Farm Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food Scotts Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food Scotts All Purpose 20-20-20 Jack's Classic General Purpose 20-20-20 Jack's Professional General Purpose 20-20-20 Peters Professional PowerPak 20-20-20 Southern Ag All-Season's Plant Food 20-20-20 Grow More Triple 19 Fertilizer The Andersons All Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food Ferti-lome (VPG)
NPK 19-19-19 32-0-4 32-0-4 20-20-20 20-20-20 20-20-20 20-20-20 20-20-20 19-19-19 20-20-20
Form Granular Granular Granular
Coverage 250–333 sq ft (garden) per 5 lb bag 5,000 sq ft per bag 5,000 sq ft per bag Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Price / Size 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb ~$25-35 ~$25-35 $10–$57 $55–$65 $55–$97 $14–$26 $10–$55 $29–$35 $6–$22
Our Take The highest-efficiency balanced fertilizer available. 57% total NPK... Market leader in lawn care. Very high nitrogen (32%), zero phosphorus — designed for leaf blade growth, not root crops. Synthetic only. Market leader in lawn care. Very high nitrogen (32%), zero phosphorus — designed for leaf blade growth, not root crops. Synthetic only.
The Competition

Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food

by Scotts — Marysville, OH
32-0-4
N-P-K
FormGranular
SizesVarious
Price~$25-35
Per UnitTBD
IngredientsSynthetic nitrogen sources
OrganicNo
App. RatePer spreader settings
Coverage5,000 sq ft per bag
Best ForAll grass types
ClaimsAmerica's #1 lawn fertilizer brand; thick, green lawns
Market leader in lawn care. Very high nitrogen (32%), zero phosphorus — designed for leaf blade growth, not root crops. Synthetic only.

Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food

by Scotts — Marysville, OH
32-0-4
N-P-K
FormGranular
SizesVarious
Price~$25-35
Per UnitTBD
IngredientsSynthetic nitrogen sources
OrganicNo
App. RatePer spreader settings
Coverage5,000 sq ft per bag
Best ForAll grass types
ClaimsAmerica's #1 lawn fertilizer brand; thick, green lawns
Market leader in lawn care. Very high nitrogen (32%), zero phosphorus — designed for leaf blade growth, not root crops. Synthetic only.

All Purpose 20-20-20

by Jack's Classic
20-20-20
N-P-K
Sizes8 oz / 1.5 / 4 / 10 lb
Price$10–$57

General Purpose 20-20-20

by Jack's Professional
20-20-20
N-P-K
Sizes25 lb
Price$55–$65

General Purpose 20-20-20

by Peters Professional
20-20-20
N-P-K
Sizes25 lb
Price$55–$97

PowerPak 20-20-20

by Southern Ag
20-20-20
N-P-K
Sizes1 / 5 lb
Price$14–$26

All-Season's Plant Food 20-20-20

by Grow More
20-20-20
N-P-K
Sizes1.5 / 5 / 25 lb
Price$10–$55

Triple 19 Fertilizer

by The Andersons
19-19-19
N-P-K
Sizes50 lb
Price$29–$35

All Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food

by Ferti-lome (VPG)
20-20-20
N-P-K
Sizes8 oz / 1.5 / 3 lb
Price$6–$22

57% Total Nutrient Content

19+19+19 = 57% active NPK. Less than half the bag is filler. Nearly double the nutrition per pound compared to 10-10-10.

⚖️

Perfectly Balanced Ratio

Equal 19-19-19 means nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium all at maximum balanced levels. No nutrient dominates — everything gets fed equally.

🦌

Food Plot Ready

At 200–300 lbs per acre, 19-19-19 is the standard choice for wildlife food plots. Clover, brassicas, and cereal grains respond immediately to this analysis.

💧

Water Soluble

Dissolves in water for hydroseeding, fertigation, and liquid application. Versatile delivery beyond just granular broadcast.

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