Espoma® Organic® Bio-tone® Starter Plus 4-3-3
Espoma® Organic® Bio-tone® Starter Plus 4-3-3
Espoma® Organic® Bio-tone® Starter Plus 4-3-3
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Espoma® Organic® Bio-tone® Starter Plus 4-3-3

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Bio-tone Starter Plus is the ultimate plant food for starters! It features a premium blend of high-quality natural and organic ingredients, enriched with beneficial microbes, humates, and mycorrhizae. There are no sludges or fillers used, ensuring a pure product. Plus, it's produced in our state-of-the-art, solar-powered facility, guaranteeing consistent quality.

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced with Beneficial Microbes & Mycorrhizae

  • Accelerates Plant Establishment

  • Promotes Deeper Roots & More Abundant Blooms

  • 100% Natural & Organic Approved

  • Safe for People, Pets & the Planet

 
 
 
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NPK Ratio: 4-3-3

  • N (Nitrogen) - 4%: Nitrogen is essential for promoting lush, green growth and is a key component of chlorophyll, which plants use in photosynthesis. This nutrient helps establish healthy leaves and stems.

  • P (Phosphorus) - 3%: Phosphorus supports strong root development and is crucial for flowering and fruiting. It aids in energy transfer and the formation of DNA and RNA, helping plants establish quickly and thrive.

  • K (Potassium) - 3%: Potassium plays a vital role in overall plant health by regulating various processes, including water uptake, nutrient transport, and photosynthesis. It enhances disease resistance and improves the quality of fruits and flowers.

Application:

For Use On: All plants, including flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs.
When to Use: Apply at the time of planting to promote rapid root development, ensuring new plants can efficiently absorb water and nutrients from the soil, thus reducing transplant loss.

Application Rates:

  • Flower Beds: Mix 4 lbs. (12 cups) per 100 square feet into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil.

  • Bulbs: Place 1 tsp. per bulb in the planting hole.

  • Potting Mixes: Incorporate 9 lbs. per cubic yard or 1 cup per cubic foot.

  • New Lawns: Apply 10 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. before seeding or laying sod.

Bio-tone Starter Plus Application Table:

Plant Size Cups Lbs.
Up to Two Gallons 1 1/3
Five Gallons 2 2/3
Fifteen Gallons 4 1-1/3
24″ Ball 6 2
36″ Ball 24 8
48″ Ball 30 10

How to Apply:

  • Planting Beds: Mix into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil before planting.

  • Trees & Shrubs: Incorporate into the backfill soil of the planting hole.

  • Potting Mixes: Blend thoroughly into the soil mix prior to planting.