Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food (2024)

FAQs

How often should I use Miracle-Gro All Purpose plant food? ›

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. You'll need to act quickly if your plant has been overfertilized.

Water-soluble fertilizers will work fine for in-ground plants; however, some of the fertilizer is likely to run off during application. Granular fertilizers will release more slowly with soil moisture and are likely to be more efficient, unless you have a downpour right after they're applied.

Mix this type of fertilizer directly into the soil surrounding the plant. To find out how much and how often to feed, it's always best to refer to the product label. With liquid and water soluble fertilizers, the feeding happens when you water.

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.

Whether gardeners choose Miracle-Gro brand fertilizer or some other brand or type of fertilizer, it's important to understand that over application can lead to poor plant health, and even death.

Although it is common for many fertilizers to be called plant food, it is a misnomer. Fertilizers are not plant food. Plant nutrition refers to the plant needs and uses of the basic chemical elements. Fertilization is the term used when these elements are supplied to the environment around the plant.

My plants need a boost. For quick uptake and plant response choose a water-soluble such as Miracle-Gro or Grow More 18-18-21.

Miracle-Gro contains urea nitrogen, which is a synthetic form of nitrogen that is commonly found in commercial fertilizers. Urea nitrogen is a fast-acting nitrogen source that is quickly absorbed by plants. It is important to note that too much urea nitrogen can lead to over-fertilization, which can harm plants.

Choose continuous-release plant granules, like Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® All Purpose Plant Food, for less frequent feeding. Sprinkle the easy-to-use, dry granules onto the soil surface, gently rake them into the top few inches of soil, then water thoroughly to start the feeding process.

What are the signs of overfertilizing plants? ›

Frequently Asked Questions. CAN I MIX LIQUAFEED IN WATERING CAN? Yes, you can use Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed All Purpose Plant Food in a watering can, but it will need to be diluted correctly at a rate of approximately 1.5 teaspoons for each gallon of water.

Fill the raised bed with Miracle-Gro® Organic Raised Bed & Garden Soil. Plant new seeds or plants. Water thoroughly after planting.

Ideal for all indoor & outdoor plants.

To use, you measure out some of the concentrated liquid or the dry ingredients and mix with water. Then, you simply water with the quick-release fertilizer mixture. Because the included nutrients are already in solution, they're immediately available to plants.