Weed and Feed Bag---How Old is Too Old?

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March 11, 2018, 08:50 PM

snoris

Weed and Feed Bag---How Old is Too Old?

I found a three-year-old bag of Scott's Weed n Feed in our garage. It's still sealed.

Is it still useable?

March 11, 2018, 08:55 PM

tatortodd

The N-P-K doesn't go bad and neither does the weed killer. Only issue if foresee is if the humidity got to it and it clumped so it wouldn't spread.

Only way to know is to open in, dump it in your spreader, and look for clumps

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March 11, 2018, 09:31 PM

mcrimm

I buy 16-16-16 in a one ton bag. This will last me 5 years of fertilizing my lawn. The bag is on a pallet and kept dry in my garage. I would guess it would last many years.

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March 12, 2018, 11:00 AM

gpbst3

If I remember correctly Scotts told me the granular form will last indefinitely unless it contains a pesticide.

March 12, 2018, 11:53 AM

chellim1

quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
The N-P-K doesn't go bad and neither does the weed killer. Only issue if foresee is if the humidity got to it and it clumped so it wouldn't spread.

Only way to know is to open in, dump it in your spreader, and look for clumps

If it's clumped you can break it up. I'd wear some throw-away surgical gloves and break it up as you put it in the spreader.

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March 12, 2018, 04:56 PM

Bisleyblackhawk

quote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
If it has a vinegar and metallic salty taste, it is still good...

I recommend a side order of sautéed Tide Pod and a vintage glass of Prestone 50/50% mix to bring out the hint of vinegar to the palate

If it's not clumped up and you can fling it with your spreader...you are GTG

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