Espoma Organic Garden-tone
All-Purpose Organic Fertilizer for Vegetables and Herbs
Espoma Organic Garden-tone is a complete, slow-release fertilizer formulated specifically for vegetables, herbs, and kitchen garden staples. With an NPK of 3-4-4 and enriched with Bio-tone- beneficial microbes, this blend promotes robust plant growth, healthy root systems, and bountiful harvests”-while also building long-term soil health.
Ideal for use in raised beds, kitchen gardens, food forests, and market garden plots, Garden-tone provides balanced nutrition throughout the season.
Key Characteristics
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Balanced Nutrition for Diverse Edibles
With a 3-4-4 NPK ratio, Garden-tone supports early vegetative growth, strong root development, and productive flowering and fruiting. It’s ideal for feeding a mix of leafy greens, fruiting vegetables, and culinary herbs. -
Microbe-Enriched for Soil and Plant Health
Includes Espoma’s Bio-tone- blend of beneficial microbes and mycorrhizae to improve nutrient uptake, enhance root colonization, and build a thriving rhizosphere. Perfect for no-till and biologically active soil systems. -
How to Use in Garden Beds and Containers
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New beds: Mix 4 cups per 10 sq ft into top 4″-6″ of soil at planting.
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Individual plants: Use 1″-2 tbsp per plant or 1/3 cup per row foot.
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Containers: Mix 1 tbsp per gallon of soil or topdress with 1 tsp per pot inch.
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Reapply every 4″-6 weeks throughout the growing season, especially for heavy feeders.
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Perfect for These Crops and Growing Systems
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Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, squash
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Leafy greens like lettuce, kale, chard, arugula
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Root crops including carrots, radishes, onions, garlic
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Culinary herbs: basil, thyme, oregano, dill, cilantro
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Great for raised beds, food forests, greenhouse beds, and in-ground row gardens
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Safe for Organic Gardens and Soil Life
OMRI-listed and made from natural ingredients including feather meal, poultry manure, bone meal, and greensand. Won’t burn plants or harm beneficial microbes, pollinators, or earthworms.
Product Details
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Type: Organic granular fertilizer
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NPK: 3-4-4
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Formulation: Organic nutrients + Bio-tone- microbes
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Best For: All vegetables and herbs
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Application Timing: At planting and every 4″-6 weeks during growth
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Application Rate: 4 cups per 10 sq ft; 1″-2 tbsp per plant
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Soil Impact: Improves structure, supports microbial life, enhances nutrient cycling
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Certifications: OMRI-listed for organic gardening
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Packaging: Available in 4 lb, 8 lb, and farm-size bags
Espoma Organic Garden-tone is a time-tested favorite for thriving vegetable gardens and nutrient-dense harvests. Whether you’re feeding raised beds, patio containers, or in-ground rows, this fertilizer keeps your plants”-and your soil”-healthy all season long.
