Espoma 25 lb. Bag Bio-Tone Starter 4-3-3

An all-natural plant food enhanced with bacteria. Works naturally within the soil to help plants establish fast, withstand environmental stress, promote deeper roots, and better blooms, and improve soil structure. 100% natural and organic approved plant foods. The Tone products are made for complex blends of the finest natural and organic ingredients. No sludges or fillers are ever used. They are enhanced with Bio-Tone beneficial microbes to help plants establish fast, develop deeper roots, and have superior blooms. Consistency and quality are guaranteed. Long lasting results - won't burn or leach away.

1 pound equals approx. 3 cups.

For use on: For everything you plant. Use when planting all flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs.

When to use: Use at time of planting to help produce large root systems very quickly. This will help ensure that new plantings get maximum water and nutrients from the soil to minimize transplant loss.

How much to use:
Flower Beds: Mix 4 lbs. (12 cups) per 100 square feet into the top 4” to 6” of soil.
Bulbs: Place 1 tsp. per bulb in the hole prior to planting.
Potting Mixes: Mix 9 lbs. per cu. yd. or 1 cup per cu. ft.
New Lawns: Apply 10 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. prior to seeding or installing sod.

How to apply:
Planting Beds: Mix into the top 4-6″ of soil prior to planting.
Trees & Shrubs: Mix into the soil used to backfill the planting hole.
Potting Mixes: Mix thoroughly into the soil mix prior to planting.