Organic version of "Miracle grow"? - Page 3

Captain Neon · April 28, 2016

I use MG. I feed heavy with their azalea blend in June: higher N to promote plant growth. Bigger plants are inclined to have more flowers. After that, I use a MG blend with higher P in July to promote more and healthier flowers at 1 tsp./gal. when I have to irrigate, and then the tomato blend (with higher K) in August and September for healthier fruits. Nobody's ever complained that my Brandywines taste store bought.

korney19 · April 28, 2016

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Originally Posted by ChiliPeppa

Here we go again...

Is there a GET THE POPCORN emoticon somewhere? lol

korney19 · April 28, 2016

Miracle-Gro also sells bloodmeal and bonemeal separately. Most of the "meals" are slow acting and must be converted into solubles the plant can uptake; I wouldn't recommend spending more money for organics for container gardening because you want the fertilizer to work during the growing season and not get flushed away or discarded.

Synthetics work quickly, some immediately. If you want organic fertilizer that you don't have to wait forever, try something like this:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jobe-s-Or...9726/205750688

For in-ground slow release organic fertlizer, try something like this:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kellogg-G...3000/202247320

Hope this helps.

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April 28, 2016	#31
Captain Neon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florence KY Posts: 234	I use MG. I feed heavy with their azalea blend in June: higher N to promote plant growth. Bigger plants are inclined to have more flowers. After that, I use a MG blend with higher P in July to promote more and healthier flowers at 1 tsp./gal. when I have to irrigate, and then the tomato blend (with higher K) in August and September for healthier fruits. Nobody's ever complained that my Brandywines taste store bought.

April 28, 2016	#33
korney19 Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Co-Founder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Niagara Frontier Posts: 942	Miracle-Gro also sells bloodmeal and bonemeal separately. Most of the "meals" are slow acting and must be converted into solubles the plant can uptake; I wouldn't recommend spending more money for organics for container gardening because you want the fertilizer to work during the growing season and not get flushed away or discarded. Synthetics work quickly, some immediately. If you want organic fertilizer that you don't have to wait forever, try something like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jobe-s-Or...9726/205750688 For in-ground slow release organic fertlizer, try something like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kellogg-G...3000/202247320 Hope this helps.