Best All Purpose Plant Food and Fertilizers

 

Imagine you have 30 different types of plants, and you need to feed all of them. Will you buy 30 different types of fertilizers? That will cost you a lot of money and more time of researching and combing through countless products trying to figure out what to get. 


Fortunately there are proven brands of  plant food and fertilizers that are formulated for use throughout the garden. In this post we'll look at the best all purpose plant food and  fertilizer that you can't go wrong with. They're suitable for vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees, houseplants, and many more. Read on and choose one you can use for all your plants.

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    1.Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor


    Osmocote smart-release is the best slow release plant food available in the market. It continuously feeds plants for 6 months, which is enough for a growing season especially for most edibles. This plant food is made of pellets and they are more easy to distribute evenly on the plants. Moreover the pellets are not messy as compared with the powder.


    According to my research, Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food is used by many nurseries and garden centers. It offers growers a convenient as well as labor-efficient method of plant fertilization. 


    This time saver plant food is effective for both indoors and outdoor plants.  So you can use it on vegetables, tomatoes, houseplants, grape vines, berries, figs, avocado trees, plumerias, sunflower, hostas, hibiscus, marigolds, mums, hydrangeas, snowball tree, azaleas, camellias, and many more. 


    2.UNCO INDUSTRIES, INC Worm Castings Organic Fertilizer


    Worm casting fertilizer is one of the best gifts to offer your plants. It is purely organic and beneficial in so many ways. It can be used as fertilizer and soil amendment. It also improves soil structure by increasing aeration, enhancing moisture retention, and improving drainage all at the same time. 


    Just like people with healthy eating patterns, earthworm castings contain beneficial microorganisms that help to fight plant diseases and protect soil from damaging organisms such as bacteria and fungi.


    This fertilizer can be used anywhere, from seed starting to gardening throughout the whole season. Simply mix it with your starting mix when starting seeds or potting soil before transplanting your seedlings. Moreover you can even feed your lawn with this organic fertilizer.


    3.Liqui-Dirt Nano Powder All-Purpose Organic Complete Plant Food


    Liqui-Dirt Nano plant food is one of the best plant foods that works for soil based plants, hydroponics, as well as semi hydroponics. So if you were so confused about what to feed your LECA plants, or what plant food to add to your kratky jars, and have great results, Liqui-Dirt Nano plant food is for you.


    This product can be a fantastic gift for plant people in your life. It is natural and doesn’t have a harsh smell. The pouch of this organic plant food is small but it makes 50 gallons of fertilizer once mixed. 


    NB: Powder fertilizer can get a little messy to work with, so the best way to minimise mess is to simply do it in your bathtub or over the sink. Don't forget to read the instructions thoroughly and dilute as directed.


    4.MARPHYL Organic Liquid Fertilizer


    MARPHYL Organic Liquid Fertilizer is also one of the best fertilizer that keeps plants so healthy and beautiful. This all purpose fertilizer is great for vegetables, flowers, bamboo, hydroponics, succulents, trees, lawn, seedlings, and many more. 


    Even if you have no green thumbs, you can turn you into an instant green thumb by using MARPHYL Organic Liquid Fertilizer. You can even use this fertilizer as a foliar spray for your plants which is the best way to improve plants health and increase yield.


    MARPHYL Organic Liquid Fertilizer is completely natural, making it safe for the environment and to use around pets. If you're a pet owner you know how pets love to roam around the plants, thus you need to get safe and pet-friendly fertilizer like this one.


    NB: This fertilizer has a strong smell when undiluted, which is logical because it comes from the ocean. But the smell doesn't linger, it dissipates once you add water.


    5.Alaska Fish Emulsion Fertilizer


    Alaska Fish emulsion fertilizer is the best all purpose natural fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen. It has a NPK ratio of 5-1-1. Without nitrogen, your plants can suffer from slow growth, and yellowing of leaves since they won't be able to make sufficient chlorophyll. And this leads to low yields (plants produce smaller than normal fruits).  


    So if you have tested your soil and found out that the nitrogen levels are very low, or if your plants are showing symptoms of lack of nitrogen, this product is for you. You can use this fertilizer on your vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers, flowers, trees, berries, and many more. This fertilizer is also an excellent foliar feeder, so you can apply it onto your plants' leaves, or use it to green-up your lawn.


    The smell of this fertilizer is not pleasant, but your plants will love it. I advise you to wear gloves when working with this fertilizer. While the smell is unpleasant, it works as a deterrent to keep squirrels, rabbits, deer, skunks, and other pests away. I suggest using this product outdoors, and you'll be impressed with the results.

    Conclusion

    To sum up, give your plants the essential nutrients that will help them thrive with any of all purpose plant food or fertilizer listed above. These products can be used on vegetables, herbs, orchids, succulents, cactus, tropicals, violets, etc. Moreover, they provide a quality feeding for trees, shrubs, and lawns. 


    So if you have a lot of different plants and always get confused between a fertilizer for this and a fertilizer for that, and remembering  how, where, or when  to feed, these above mentioned products are game changers. Apart from the fact that you don't have to order as many products, these products can keep your plants looking great and produce maximum yields.


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