Questions and Answers for Espoma Garden Tone 27 lb. Organic Herb and Vegetable Fertilizer 3-4-4

A:  Thank you for your question. The NPK for Espoma Garden-tone is 3-4-4.

A:  3-4-4

A:  If your looking for added calcium I suggest you use Espoma Tomato-Tone. Works great for veggies needing extra calcium. If your plants are already mature and have a calcium deficiency a calcium foliar spray will work faster.

A:  Yes, 5%

A:  Thank you for your question. For best results, apply at time of planting or prior to the growing season.

A:  No one knows: as you see, the official answer never quite answers your question. You DO have to add it every 2 months. It's not really appropriate for a garden unless it's a micro 2X2 garden: it'd cost more than the vegetables at a high end market.

A:  Sprinkle 12 inch away from plant 

A:  Thank you for your question. There are 2 cubic feet of soil in your 15 gallon pot. If you are potting new plants, mix in 2 cups of Garden Tone into the soil per cubic foot. In your case, mix in 4 cups of Garden Tone. If the pot has existing plants, sprinkle 1.5 teaspoons of Garden Tone into the soil around the edge of the pot for every 4 inches of pot diameter. Water thoroughly.

A:  I would use about one fourth cup 

A:  I don’t see why not

A:  Thank your for your questions. Absolutely - Garden-tone is perfect for flowers, it is all organic and will not burn.

A:  Yes, I have used it on both flowers and vegetables with satisfying results. The organic ingredients in Espoma’s Vegetables Tone and Flower Tone are both very similar. I love their products. I’ve tried quite a few of them. I hope this answer helps you. Happy Gardening!

A:  I use Espoma Plant Tone” from my flowers. 

A:  Thank you for your question. You can purchase this item online and have it shipped to your local store.

A:  They are probably still in the back somewhere. Just do an in store pickup and it will most likely be ready for you.

A:  There is micro life in the product to break things down faster (most soups have this life already). As long it is dry you can store it for 4 years. 

A:  Thank you for your question. When stored dry the fertilizer materials have an almost unlimited shelf life. Garden-Tone has Bio-tone microbes and is best used prior to the date printed on the bag.

A:  I bought mine last year, and am still using it with good results. 

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, Espoma Garden-tone contains 1% of Humic Acids derived from Leonardite.

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, Espoma Garden-tone contains 1.0% magnesium.