None of the following would ever be considered to be the very best options, but if on a tight budget they will work and they are better options than MiracleGro.
All these products can be found at places like Home Depot, Lowes and sometime Wal-Mart.
First on the list for veg...
Shultz 10-15-10 W/ micronutrients.
It is formulated to give all plants the essential primary nutrients and the micronutrients,
iron, manganese and zinc, they need for vigorous growth.
Also for veg. & all Organic
Epsoma Plant-Tone.
An all natural, all purpose premium plant food blend.
Long lasting, slow release feeding.
Complex blend of of the safest, finest natural ingredients available.
No sludges, fillers, or toxic ingredients are ever used.
This next product can be used once a month in conjuncton w/ your normal feeding schedule
Alaska Fish Fertilizer
Nutrient rich fish has been used as a fertilizer for centuries.
The pilgrims knew to bury fish in the soil to assure vigorous plant growth and plentiful h
arvests. Generations of gardeners have relied on Alaska Fish to give them all the
benefits of this traditional, time tested fertilizer in formulas that are easy and
convenient to use. Alaska Fish offers pure fish organic fertilizers in formulas that
gardeners want. Alaska Fish Fertilizer can be applied using a sprinkling can or clog
free hose end garden feeder. This product is for use in organic gardening. Use on all
indoor and outdoor plants. It is all purpose deodorized fish emulsion fertilizer that is
derived from seagoing fish.
For Flowering...
Color Burst 15-30-15
These are time release granules, but they are released by heat not water, so even if you over water the plants won't burn.
For some pH problems...
Epsoma Organic Garden lime
The finest grade of pelletized, dolomitic limestone available.
Lime adjusts soil pH so plants can get the most from nutrients present.
