Growmore

KT53

I've been given a big tub of Growmore fertilizer and have never used it before.  The veg plot has just been dug over so can/should I apply to that area?  Are there any veg it shouldn't be used on?  Is it OK to use as a general feed for flower borders?

Obelixx

Yes, I know people who swear by it but, unless there has been a recent radical change,  it's manufactured from inert petrochemical industry by-products so will give a temporary boost to you plants but not help soil organisms in the same way that pelleted manure or BF&B do.

Theveggardener

Hi KT53, not sure where you are (England or abroad) but Lidl in England are selling Blood Fish & Bone tomorrow on their specials 3 kg for £2.99 if you decide on BF&B.

KT53

Thanks for the suggestion of using BF&B, but I'm really asking what is the best way to use Growmore.  As I have it I really don't just want to throw it away.

Obelixx

Just scatter it as you would any other granular fertiliser.

AnniD

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=451
Bit about Growmore in this link. Apparently Spring is the best time to use it, so your timing is good !

KT53

Thanks everybody.  I'll get on with it.

Lyn

AnniD said:

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=451
Bit about Growmore in this link. Apparently Spring is the best time to use it, so your timing is good !

A lot of people don’t like to use growmore as it’s not organic, they did used to say that it was bad for the worms.