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Espoma Organic Bio-Tone Starter Plus

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FOR EVERYTHING YOU PLANT: Use Bio-tone Starter Plus fertilizer when planting / transplanting all plants. *CONTAINS: Bio-tone Starter Plus is a rich blend of the finest natural & organic ingredients enhanced with both endo & ecto mycorrhizae and our exclusive Bio-tone formula; 4-3-3 Fertilizer analysis with 5% calcium. Bio-tone Starter Plus is environmentally Safe – No sludges or toxic ingredients.

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FOR EVERYTHING YOU PLANT: Use Bio-tone Starter Plus fertilizer when planting / transplanting all plants. *CONTAINS: Bio-tone Starter Plus is a rich blend of the finest natural & organic ingredients enhanced with both endo & ecto mycorrhizae and our exclusive Bio-tone formula; 4-3-3 Fertilizer analysis with 5% calcium. Bio-tone Starter Plus is environmentally Safe – No sludges or toxic ingredients. 

WHEN / HOW TO USE: Use Bio-tone Starter Plus fertilizer when planting / transplanting. Mix thoroughly with soil used to backfill the planting hole so the Bio-tone Starter Plus is in the plant root zone. It is ready to use.

FOR ORGANIC GARDENING: Bio-tone Starter Plus is approved for organic gardening; It is a registered Organic Input Material meaning it meets all requirements for organic production.

MADE IN THE USA: Product of the Espoma Company. The leader in natural organics since 1929.

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.

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Safe to Use On Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetables
Fertilizer Composition Granular
Brand Espoma

Product Questions (12)

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That depends on what caused the dead patches, if it’s grubs we recommend the bayer dylox grub control. If it’s fungal, Scotts disease X is recommended to stop the spread. If the disease has gotten down to the crown, it is dead and will need to be raked...
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