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Down To Earth All Purpose Mix - 50 lb
Down To Earth All Purpose Mix - 50 lb
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Description
Description
Down To Earth All Purpose Mix is a versatile, high-quality organic fertilizer blend designed to enrich the soil and nourish a wide range of plants, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. This thoughtfully crafted formula provides a balanced combination of essential nutrients, organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms to foster robust plant growth, vibrant foliage, and abundant blooms.
Key Features:
1. Balanced Nutrient Composition: The NPK ratio of 4-6-2 ensures a well-rounded nutrient supply for various plants.
2. Organic and OMRI Listed: Certified organic and approved for use in organic production by the Organic 3. Materials Review Institute (OMRI), guaranteeing adherence to organic farming standards.
4. Slow-Release: Offers gradual nutrient release, sustaining plant health over time.
5. Beneficial Microbes: Contains mycorrhizal fungi, which enhance nutrient uptake and improve soil structure.
6. Humic Acids: These organic acids aid in nutrient availability and soil structure, promoting root development.
Benefits:
• Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide array of plants, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and shrubs.
• Enhanced Growth: Promotes robust vegetative growth and supports flower and fruit production.
• Soil Improvement: Helps improve soil structure, water retention, and aeration.
• Long-Lasting: Its slow-release nature means fewer applications are needed, making it cost-effective.
• Organic Gardening: Ideal for organic gardeners who prioritize natural, sustainable cultivation methods.
Applications:
Down To Earth All Purpose Mix can be used for a variety of plants, making it a versatile choice for gardeners. It’s suitable for:
• Vegetable Gardens: Boost the growth of various vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.
• Flower Beds: Encourage lush foliage and vibrant, long-lasting blooms in your ornamental plants.
• Herb Gardens: Promote healthy herbs like basil, oregano, and mint.
• Shrubs and Trees: Support the establishment and growth of woody plants in your garden.
• Container Gardening: Ideal for potted plants, providing a nutrient-rich environment for healthy growth.
Usage Tips:
• When planting, mix Down To Earth All Purpose Mix into the soil at the recommended rates for the specific plants you’re growing.
• For established plants, apply the fertilizer around the drip line and work it into the topsoil.
• Water thoroughly after application to help the nutrients penetrate the root zone.
• Store the product in a cool, dry place to maintain its quality and shelf life.
Down To Earth All Purpose Mix is a reliable, organic fertilizer choice for gardeners seeking to nourish a diverse range of plants. Whether you have a flourishing vegetable garden, a bed of vibrant flowers, or a collection of herbs, this product enriches your soil and encourages healthy, vigorous growth. Additionally, it’s a preferred option for those who prioritize organic gardening practices and sustainable plant cultivation.
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INFORMATION QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient-water solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as a support for the plants and their root systems while the solution passes freely. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert.
What types of plants grow best hydroponically?
Anything can be grown hydroponically, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chilies, lettuce, spinach, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs and flowers of all types.
Can you REALLY get better yields/quicker growth?
Absolutely. The plants, when receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. You can expect 30% faster growth with many crops.
What are the watering cycle timelines hydroponic systems?
Once the reservoir is filled with nutrients, it is time to put your hydro system to work! The ease of hydroponics is automation – automation is achieved by putting the pump on a timer according to your watering needs. The watering cycle depends on growth stage, growing medium and hydroponic system. In an ebb and flow or drip system with rockwool as the medium, seedlings, clones and plants in the early vegetative stage require watering only once a day for 15-30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Mature, flowering and fruiting plants require a heavier feed and can be fed once a day for 30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Typically soiless mixes and coco fiber can be watered for about 15 minutes twice a day, and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. ViaStone, Hydroton, Grow Rocks, and Silicate mediums need to be watered more frequently – a constant drip for drip systems, and about 15-30 minutes every 3 hours for ebb and flow systems and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. Aeroponic systems require frequent watering cycles; 30-60 seconds every few minutes or a constant spray.
What do I need to test pH? How do I test pH?
pH has a range from 0 (acidic) – 14 (alkaline), with 7 being neutral. A proper hydroponic pH range is between 5.5 to 6.2 for most hydroponic crops. For specific crop pH, check out our Plant Guide. pH must remain within the proper range for good plant health, disease resistance, and proper nutrient uptake. pH is maintained by adding pH Up and pH Down to the nutrient solution. For more information, see the Testssection of our site.
How will the flavor compare to my outdoor grown, organic produce?
The taste may be even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don’t be fooled by “hot house” produce grown commercially. The grower’s primary concern is shipability and storage, not flavor. When you grow your own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. Plus, hydroponically grown produce has the added benefit of a longer shelf life.