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Can you put miracle grow on plant leaves?
Application. All-purpose Miracle-Gro plant food, tomato food and rose food can be applied to the foliage and allowed to soak into the soil. Nutrients from these formulas are absorbed through the leaves of your plants, giving them a quick burst of energy.
How do you use Miracle Grow on tomato plants?
Mix 2.5 mL or ½ tsp (the small end of the enclosed scoop) per 4 L (1 gallon) of water every 2 weeks. Outdoor Plants: Mix 22 mL or 1 ½ tbsp (the large end of the enclosed scoop) per 6 L (1 ½ gallons) of water in a watering can. For best results, soak the soil at the base of plants every 7-14 days.
Can Miracle-Gro burn leaves?
Full of essential nutrients, Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food instantly feeds vegetables, trees, shrubs, and houseplants to grow bigger and more beautiful than unfed plants. The formula is safe for all plants, and is guaranteed not to burn when used as directed.
Is Liquid Miracle Grow good for tomatoes?
Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble Tomato Plant Food instantly feeds to grow bigger, more bountiful tomatoes and vegetables compared to unfed plants. Use our plant food with the Miracle-Gro® Garden Feeder or any watering can, and feed every 1-2 weeks. Safe for all plants when used as directed.
What is the best fertilizer for container tomatoes?
Until the plants begin flowering, you can use a balanced fertilizer with a 1-1-1 ratio such as 20-20-20. Once flowering, change over to a high potassium fertilizer. Most fertilizers blended for tomatoes fit this description. In our program, we’ve been using a fertilizer with a 9-15-30 plus micro-nutrients analysis.
Which Miracle-Gro is best for tomato plants?
When planting tomatoes in a raised bed, use a 50-50 blend of garden soil and potting mix, or 100 percent organic Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics® Raised Bed Mix. When growing tomatoes in pots, choose a container that is at least 18 to 24 inches wide.
What is the best fertilizer to use on tomato plants?
Choose a fertilizer that has a balanced ratio of the three major elements, such as 10-10-10, or where the middle number (phosphorus) is larger than the first number (nitrogen), such as 2-3-1. Tomatoes are heavy feeders and usually do need fertilizer unless your soil is very rich.
How long after using Miracle-Gro can you eat vegetables?
It is safe to eat vegetables grown with Miracle Gro but you need to wait at least two weeks after application of the chemical fertilizer so it’s absorbed by the plants. You should also wash the vegetables well before you eat them as the chemicals can irritate the mouth, throat, and skin.
How much liquid fertilizer does a tomato plant need?
Maintenance Fertilization Apply 2 tablespoons of the slow-release 8-8-8 fertilizer for each tomato plant. Work the fertilizer into the top 2 or 3 inches of soil, about six inches away from the plant stem, then water thoroughly after application.