Jobe's tomato spikes

Rajun Gardener · November 24, 2019

Has anyone tried these? I was checking prices on Tomato Tone and found these cheap. 18 fertilizer spikes for a little over $3 and feeds for 8 weeks. It would be easier to add more fertilizer when needed with this vs scratching it in the ground.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...b0e6b9d5544750

Rajun Gardener · November 24, 2019

Nobody??

I just ordered a 50 pack for $6, I figure it's worth a shot for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...68d352bf0b6201

Labradors2 · November 24, 2019

Sorry that I cannot help, but thanks for mentioning it because I'm going to try some too. It's so difficult to keep the container tomatoes fertilized, especially with our marauding hungry dawgs who have been known to dig "yummy" stuff!

Linda

SQWIBB · November 25, 2019

I use them but mainly in my pond plants. I really don't know how good they work but feel safe using them in the pond because I can cover then up with rocks to keep the Koi from eating them. I occasionally pop a few here and there in my smaller potted plants.

hl2601 · November 25, 2019

I have used them multiple summers when I have to be away for several weeks and can't do my regular weekly feedings. Easy and inexpensive way to make sure plants are getting some nutrients.

Worth1 · November 25, 2019

I use them for swizzle sticks.

Labradors2 · November 25, 2019

That explains a LOT Worth

.

Linda

Rajun Gardener · November 25, 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by Labradors2

That explains a LOT Worth

.

Linda

SQWIBB · November 25, 2019

Worth, More like Fun Dip, lol

Hatgirl · November 25, 2019

I used Neudorff sticks for my indoor micro tomato plants. They're great, no mess and they do the job.

Tormato · November 25, 2019

Years ago I think I bought 18 for $1. I used them by putting them in a heavy duty zip lock bag, smashing them up with a hammer, and then using it as granular fertilizer. I've heard that the spikes, as is, can cause root burn.

tryno12 · November 26, 2019

What Labador2 and Rajun Gardener said.

Pete

rdback · November 27, 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

Nobody??

I just ordered a 50 pack for $6, I figure it's worth a shot for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...68d352bf0b6201

I agree. Thanks for the link!

November 24, 2019	#1
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	Jobe's tomato spikes Has anyone tried these? I was checking prices on Tomato Tone and found these cheap. 18 fertilizer spikes for a little over $3 and feeds for 8 weeks. It would be easier to add more fertilizer when needed with this vs scratching it in the ground. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...b0e6b9d5544750 __________________ Rob

November 24, 2019	#2
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	Nobody?? I just ordered a 50 pack for $6, I figure it's worth a shot for the price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...68d352bf0b6201 __________________ Rob

November 24, 2019	#3
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,898	Sorry that I cannot help, but thanks for mentioning it because I'm going to try some too. It's so difficult to keep the container tomatoes fertilized, especially with our marauding hungry dawgs who have been known to dig "yummy" stuff! Linda

November 25, 2019	#4
SQWIBB Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philly 7A Posts: 739	I use them but mainly in my pond plants. I really don't know how good they work but feel safe using them in the pond because I can cover then up with rocks to keep the Koi from eating them. I occasionally pop a few here and there in my smaller potted plants.

November 25, 2019	#5
hl2601 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Metro Denver Posts: 771	I have used them multiple summers when I have to be away for several weeks and can't do my regular weekly feedings. Easy and inexpensive way to make sure plants are getting some nutrients.

November 25, 2019	#6
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	I use them for swizzle sticks.

November 25, 2019	#7
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,898	That explains a LOT Worth . Linda

November 25, 2019	#10
Hatgirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 211	I used Neudorff sticks for my indoor micro tomato plants. They're great, no mess and they do the job.

November 25, 2019	#11
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Years ago I think I bought 18 for $1. I used them by putting them in a heavy duty zip lock bag, smashing them up with a hammer, and then using it as granular fertilizer. I've heard that the spikes, as is, can cause root burn.

November 26, 2019	#12
tryno12 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Indianapolis Area 46112 Posts: 857	What Labador2 and Rajun Gardener said. Pete