Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Plant Food Vegetables and Herbs (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Miracle-Gro plant food on my vegetables? ›

Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food instantly feeds vegetables, trees, shrubs, and houseplants to grow bigger and more beautiful than unfed plants. Simply feed them every 1-2 weeks. The formula is safe for all plants, and is guaranteed not to burn when used as directed.

Too much fertilizer can potentially cause a chemical burn on the roots of your plant. In severe cases, it can also cause the whole plant to wilt and die. This is something that you might see happen within a few days of fertilizing.

For edible indoor herbs, veggies, and smaller potted plants, natural plant fertilizers that include liquid humus, composted manures, seaweed, etc. are good choices. You can find organic and hybrid natural plant fertilizers in both soluble liquid and dry forms.

Tomatoes, squash, peppers, cucumbers, and other vegetables (and herbs!) will thrive when they're fed every 7 to 14 days with Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble Plant Food for Vegetables & Herbs. For continuous-release feedings that last up to 3 months, choose Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed Tomato, Fruit & Vegetable Plant Food.

Miracle-Gro soil contains synthetic fertilizers that provide an immediate surge of nutrients to plants. However, the concentration of these nutrients can be too high for the plants to absorb effectively. This can lead to overfertilization, where plants receive more nutrients than they can utilize.

Your herbs will need ample nutrients, oxygen and moisture at the root level. Always use a quality potting mix, such as Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix, that will allow for proper airflow and drainage so your herbs can root deeply and thrive.

Tomato plants have big appetites and need a steady supply of plant food to grow their best. Miracle-Gro® Performance Organic® Edibles Plant Nutrition Granules feeds both your plants and the beneficial microbes in the soil (which help plants take up all the nutrition they need) for up to 6 weeks.

A: DO NOT SPRINKLE the granules directly onto the soil!!!. It will burn and kill your surface roots. Use as directed or buy a sprinkle alternative.

You can also grow cucumbers from seed started indoors, in Miracle-Gro® Starting Potting Mix. You'll want to plant them about 2 to 3 weeks before the last expected frost date.

Some growers prefer to use a high-phosphorus fertilizer, indicated by a larger middle number. You can also keep things simple with a fertilizer especially formulated for tomatoes – usually with a ratio like 3-4-6 or 4-7-10. Most importantly, don't over-fertilize. Too little fertilizer is always better than too much.

Can you use plant food on herbs? ›

Use a slow-release, preferably organic fertilizer, which has a lower nitrogen concentration than synthetic fertilizer. Do not fertilize herbs more often than recommended. Fertilize herbs in containers with fertilizer at diluted strength.

And with Miracle-Gro®, you'll enjoy a bountiful and delicious harvest. Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble Plant Food Vegetables and Herbs feeds your garden instantly and easily. Simply mix the stated amount with water and feed every 7 - 14 days.

Per the manufacturer, Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food can be applied at anytime. If plants are experiencing drought or really dry soil, then it is suggested to water the plant before applying the product. Light to moderate rain is perfectly fine before or after an application.

MG is so strong that if used incorrectly, the fertilizer will actually burn the leaves and roots of your plants (you may have already experienced this).

Tomato plants have big appetites and need a steady supply of plant food to grow their best. Miracle-Gro® Performance Organic® Edibles Plant Nutrition Granules feeds both your plants and the beneficial microbes in the soil (which help plants take up all the nutrition they need) for up to 6 weeks.

Most gardeners should use a complete fertilizer with twice as much phosphorus as nitrogen or potassium. An example would be 10-20-10 or 12-24-12. These fertilizers usually are easy to find. Some soils contain enough potassium for good plant growth and don't need more.

MiraBurst miracle fruit products can remove the unpleasant taste of vegetables only if the vegetable is paired with a sour or tart food ingredient.