Economical but effective fertilizers?

Tropicalgrower · August 25, 2015

I'm trying to decide on the most cost effective (commercial) fertilizer.At some point,I would like to be able to do compost and some vermiculture..and rabbits for "green fertilizers",but in the meantime,does anyone have any inexpensive options for fertilizers?I looked at Neptunes Harvest,as I have heard from various sources that they have a worthy product.I figured on a gallon @ $48.50 that makes 128 gallons.That's like $.38 a gallon.

I also looked at Gen Hydro Maxibloom dry fertilizer.The 2.2lb is approx $14.99 or so on the web,and will make 200 gals at a tsp per gallon.That is $.07 a gallon.That will probably be the way I go,at least for now.I also have a 4lb tub of Jacks 20-20-20 that I can use for vegetative growth,and then go to Maxibloom for fruiting.

The only thing that I am reluctant about,is using dry ferts that are Urea based for the nitrogen.I live in a fairly humid climate,and have a hard time keeping dry fertilizer from drawing moisture and turning to liquid.

Any thoughts/observations/recommendations?

I soiled my plants.

August 25, 2015	#1
Tropicalgrower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Zone 7 Southern Oregon Posts: 187	Economical but effective fertilizers? I'm trying to decide on the most cost effective (commercial) fertilizer.At some point,I would like to be able to do compost and some vermiculture..and rabbits for "green fertilizers",but in the meantime,does anyone have any inexpensive options for fertilizers?I looked at Neptunes Harvest,as I have heard from various sources that they have a worthy product.I figured on a gallon @ $48.50 that makes 128 gallons.That's like $.38 a gallon. I also looked at Gen Hydro Maxibloom dry fertilizer.The 2.2lb is approx $14.99 or so on the web,and will make 200 gals at a tsp per gallon.That is $.07 a gallon.That will probably be the way I go,at least for now.I also have a 4lb tub of Jacks 20-20-20 that I can use for vegetative growth,and then go to Maxibloom for fruiting. The only thing that I am reluctant about,is using dry ferts that are Urea based for the nitrogen.I live in a fairly humid climate,and have a hard time keeping dry fertilizer from drawing moisture and turning to liquid. Any thoughts/observations/recommendations? I soiled my plants. Last edited by Tropicalgrower; August 25, 2015 at 01:25 AM.