Espoma® Bulb-tone® 3-5-3
Bulb-tone is the ultimate organic plant food for all spring and fall bulbs! It’s a rich blend of the finest natural and organic ingredients, enhanced with humates and beneficial microbes. No sludges or fillers are ever used. Because it’s made in our state-of-the-art solar-powered manufacturing facility, consistency and quality are guaranteed.
Key Benefits:
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#1 choice for feeding bulbs for over 65 years
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Produces bigger and more colorful blooms
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100% natural and organic approved
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Long-lasting, slow-release feeding
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Safe for people, pets, and planet
Details
NPK Breakdown:
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Nitrogen (N) - 3%: Supports healthy foliage and growth
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Phosphorus (P) - 5%: Enhances root development and flowering
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Potassium (K) - 3%: Improves overall plant health and stress resistance
For Use On:
All spring and fall flower bulbs, including:
Fall Planted Bulbs:
Allium, Buttercup, Crocus, Daffodils, Dutch Iris, Fritillaria, Grape Hyacinth, Hyacinth, Tulips, Scilla, Snowdrops, Spanish Bluebells, Spider Lily, Starflower
Spring Planted Bulbs:
Anemone, Begonias, Caladium, Calla Lilies, Canna Lilies, Crocosmia, Dahlias, Elephant Ears, Freesia, Gladiolus, Lilies, Nerine Lily, Rain Lily, Ranunculus
When to Use:
When planting in spring, fall, or after flowers bloom.
How Much to Use:
New Plantings:
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Plant bulbs in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter at the correct depth.
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Row Planting: Mix 1.5 lbs. (4.5 cups) of Bulb-tone into the soil for each 25 ft. of row.
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Individual Bulbs: Apply 1.5 heaping teaspoons into the planting hole and cover with soil.
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Bed Plantings: Mix 4 lbs. per 60 sq. ft. into the soil.
Established Bulbs:
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Bed Plantings: Apply 4 lbs. per 60 sq. ft. and wash off any plant food that is on the foliage.
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Individual Bulbs: Sprinkle 1.5 heaping teaspoons around and 2-3 inches away from each plant. Dahlias and gladioli can be fed monthly.
How to Apply:
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New Planting: Incorporate into the soil below the bulbs.
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Existing Bulbs: Broadcast onto the soil surface.
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Water thoroughly after application.
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Never apply fertilizer to frozen soils.
