Tips for Feeding Your Garden Plants

Tips for Feeding Your Garden Plants with Liquid Organic Fertilisers

Healthy garden plants require more than just sunlight and water—they also need the right nutrients to thrive. Liquid organic fertilisers are an excellent choice for feeding your garden plants, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly way to provide essential nutrients. Here's a guide on how to use these fertilisers effectively to ensure your garden flourishes.

1. Choose the Right Liquid Organic Fertiliser

Not all plants have the same nutrient requirements. Selecting the appropriate liquid organic fertiliser depends on the type of plants in your garden:

• Vegetables and fruits:
  GARDEN GOLD – Garden Formula is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to support growth, flowering, and fruit production.
• Tomatoes, chiles, cucumbers, cabbages, squashes, and other heavy-feeding crops:
  Choose GARDEN GOLD – Tomato & Chile Formula , which can be adjusted to provide higher nitrogen during vegetative growth and increased phosphorus and potassium during flowering and fruiting.
• Flowers:
  GARDEN GOLD – Garden Formula contains balanced nutrients and micronutrients to enhance vibrant blooms.
• Lawn or leafy greens:
  Nitrogen-rich fertilisers such as GARDEN GOLD – Sea-Prime Formula are ideal for lush, green growth.

2. Dilute Properly

Most liquid organic fertilisers are concentrated and require dilution before use. Follow the instructions on the packaging carefully, as applying undiluted fertiliser can harm plants. We at GARDEN GOLD ORGANICS recommend a maximum dosage of 15 ml per liter of water. When in doubt, err on the side of caution—especially for young or delicate plants.

3. Apply During the Growing Season

The growing season—typically spring and summer—is the best time to fertilise garden plants. During this period, plants actively produce new leaves, flowers, and fruit and require additional nutrients. Avoid over-fertilising during fall and winter when most plants enter a dormant phase.

4. Water Before Feeding

Always water your plants before applying liquid fertiliser, especially during dry weather. Moist soil helps prevent root burn and allows nutrients to spread evenly through the root zone.

5. Use the Right Tools for Application

A watering can with a fine rose or a garden sprayer works well for applying liquid organic fertilisers. For larger areas, hose-end sprayers can make the process quicker and more efficient. A perfect complementary product for applying GARDEN GOLD – Garden Formula is the Birchmeier Aquamix 1.25 V , which allows precise dosage control.

6. Feed at the Right Time of Day

To maximise absorption and avoid potential harm, apply liquid fertilisers early in the morning or late in the afternoon. This reduces evaporation and prevents leaf scorch caused by water droplets acting as lenses in strong sunlight.

7. Focus on the Soil

While foliar feeding can provide a quick nutrient boost, the most effective long-term approach is to feed the soil. Healthy soil promotes strong root systems and ensures a steady supply of nutrients to your plants. A balanced approach using both soil feeding and foliar applications delivers the best results throughout the season.

Feed Smarter with a Complete Feeding System

Consistent plant nutrition isn’t just about choosing the right fertiliser—it’s about applying the right nutrients, in the right way, throughout the growing season. That’s why GARDEN GOLD developed complete feeding programs that combine soil nutrition with targeted foliar application.

• Houseplant Feeding Program – for healthy, resilient indoor plants
• Garden Feeding Program – for productive outdoor beds and borders
• Tomato & Chile Feeding Program – for fruiting and high-demand crops

This combined approach is exactly how Sea-Prime and our liquid organic fertilisers are applied within the GARDEN GOLD Feeding Programs, ensuring consistent results without guesswork.

8. Avoid Over-Fertilising

Too much fertiliser can harm your garden. Over-fertilising may lead to nutrient imbalances, excessive vegetative growth, or leaf damage. Adjust your feeding schedule based on plant response and seasonal demand.

9. Tailor Your Approach to Each Plant

• Fast-growing and heavy-feeding vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers may need more frequent feeding.
• Perennials generally require fewer applications.
• Seedlings benefit from diluted solutions to support early growth without stress.

Final Thoughts

Feeding your garden plants with liquid organic fertilisers is an effective and sustainable way to promote healthy growth. By understanding plant needs and applying nutrients consistently, your garden will reward you with vigorous plants, abundant harvests, and long-term soil health.