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Basic Concepts of Plant Food

DISCOVER HOW PLANT FOODS CAN HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN, INCLUDING A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST.

Just like people, plants need food to grow. Regular feeding of plants ensures proper growth, beautiful flowers and fruits, and resistance to harsh weather conditions and diseases. Native soil often lacks sufficient nutrients for plants to reach their full potential, so it's important to enhance it by adding new soil and fertilizers.

Starting with a nutrient-rich plant is an excellent way to give your plants a good start in the growing season. Many plants, especially those that are heavy feeders like tomatoes and dahlias, need more nutrition as the season progresses. Therefore, it is important to fertilize regularly during the growing season.

PLANT FOODS PROVIDE THREE
MAIN NUTRIENTS TO PLANTS:

Promotes root development, increases flowering, and helps plants have a strong start.

Helps boost growth.

Essential for overall plant health; helps plants fight diseases and withstand stressful growth conditions (such as drought and heat).

Plants also benefit from other nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium, which are included in many plant foods.

TYPES OF PLANT FOODS

Plant foods usually come in three different forms:

SLOW-RELEASE GRANULES

LIQUIDS

POWDERS OR WATER-SOLUBLE CRYSTALS.

Slow-release plant foods typically come in granular form, and nutrients are released slowly over time. Mix this type of fertilizer directly into the soil surrounding the plant. To know how much and how often to feed, it's always best to consult the product label.

With liquid and water-soluble fertilizers, feeding occurs when watering. The hose attachment mixes the plant food for you, so all you have to do is water as you normally would. This type of plant food should be applied more frequently than slow-release fertilizers, but nutrients reach the plants more quickly.