The Brief
- Summer fertilizer bans start on Monday, June 1st in multiple counties.
- Nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers are banned until September.
- The ban varies based on each county’s regulations.
TAMPA, Fla. – As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
Local fertilizer rules by county
Starting June 1st, fertilizer bans start in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Additionally, bans begin in Hernando for the summer months, plus an extended winter ban as well.
Citrus County maintains a strict fertilizer application for only April, May and October.
Polk and Pasco do not have seasonal bans, but they enforce year-round rules banning fertilizer application immediately before heavy rain or severe weather.…