I'm gardening in two different zones (10 and 9), and a friend suggested using a 15-15-15 fertilizer for my fruits and veggies. However, I can only find synthetic options and I'm really keen on using something organic. Does anyone know if there's an organic 15-15-15 fertilizer available? Any advice would be appreciated!
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If you’re looking for good organic options, I suggest checking out Tomato Tone—it’s a solid choice. Generally, fertilizers with balanced numbers, like 10-10-10, are better for leafy greens. But remember that most veggies thrive on a 3-1-2 ratio for their nutrient needs.
You might not find organic 15-15-15 out there, but similar ratios can work just as well! For example, if you came across a brand with a 16-16-16 formula, that should be close enough. In the long run, you probably won’t see a difference in the quality or quantity of your veggies if you stick with it and use it the right way.
Finding an organic fertilizer with a high ratio like 15-15-15 can be tough. It's not common, really. But remember, if you can only find something with lower numbers, like 3-3-3, you can just use more of it to get the same nutrient amount. Like, if the instructions say to use 1 tsp of the 15-15-15 per gallon, then you'd probably use about 5 tsp of the 3-3-3 for the same effect. Just focus on the total nutrients you’re providing!