{"product_id":"espoma-organic-garden-tone-herb-vegetable-food","title":"Espoma Organic® Garden-tone® Herb \u0026 Vegetable Food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe natural, safe way to fertilize your vegetables or herbs, Garden-tone provides all the macro-nutrients your plants need to produce bumper crops all season long, with a guaranteed analysis of 3% nitrogen, 4% phosphorous, and 4% potassium, plus an infusion of Bio-tone beneficial microbes that help your plants absorb nutrients and fight off disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium grade fertilizer contains only nutrient-rich ingredients, with no sludge or fillers. And all this garden goodness comes from all-natural organic ingredients that are completely safe for animals as well as the environment and that are slow-release, so the nutrients will not 'burn' your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first application, amend the soil with 3½ pounds of Garden-tone per 50 square feet of garden bed. Every 3 cups equals about 1 pound. Work it thoroughly into the top 4 to 5 inches of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend mixing in some compost, humus, or peat moss for proper drainage and even more nutrients. For applications throughout the season, sprinkle about 1\/3 cup per plant, adding to the side of the row, about 3 inches from the plant's stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis formula is designed to last in the soil for months without degrading, but when you give plants food that they love this much, they sure seem to gobble it up fast. At the height of the growing season, large and vigorous plants will appreciate being fed once a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e One pound equals approx. 3 cupfuls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e When preparing gardens for vegetables or tomatoes apply 3½ pounds of Garden-tone per 50 square feet and work into the top 4 to 5 inches of soil.\u003cbr\u003e When possible, organic matter such as compost, humus, or peat moss should be mixed into the top 4 to 5 inches of soil.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding Vegetables and Tomatoes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e: Feed seedlings and transplants one week to 10 days after planting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingle Plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e: Sprinkle 1\/3 cup per plant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eRows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e: Sprinkle One 1\/3 cup each side per 5 feet of row or 10 pounds each side per 100 feet of row.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethods and Frequency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e Apply in a single band around single plants\u003cbr\u003e Feed alongside of row. Keep 3 inches from stem\u003cbr\u003e Feed monthly throughout the growing season\u003cbr\u003e Always water thoroughly after feeding\u003c\/p\u003e  ","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43273130836027,"sku":"44802","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Garden.tone__1_1.png?v=1775225653","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.com\/products\/espoma-organic-garden-tone-herb-vegetable-food","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}