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Starter Fertilizer

A 3-5-2 organic starter fertilizer that gives new transplants a strong start. Quick-release nutrients balanced with slow-release nutrients that feed for several months.

Key features:

  • 3-5-2 formula made for new transplants
  • Quick-release and slow-release nutrients feed for several months
  • Made from 100% organic ingredients
  • OMRI Listed and CDFA registered organic input

Available size:

4 lbs (1.8 kg), 12 lbs (5.4 kg), 25 lbs (11.3 kg), 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
starter fertilizer

A Starter Fertilizer for New Transplants

Gardner & Bloome Organics Starter Fertilizer is the blend to get new transplants off to a solid, healthy start. The ingredients provide quick-release nutrients to help young plants establish quickly, balanced with slower-release nutrients that feed for several months. This combination means your plants get an early boost and continue to receive steady nutrition as they grow.

The fertilizer is made from 100% organic ingredients, so it is safe for use around children and pets. For best results, always mix Starter Fertilizer into the soil at planting time so the roots have direct access to the nutrients.

How to Use Starter Fertilizer

  1. For New Transplants: Mix 1 ½ cups per 10 square feet into the soil at planting time. Always mix into the soil for best results.
  2. For Pony Packs and Small Container Plants: Mix a small amount into each planting hole before placing the transplant.
  3. For Larger Beds and Gardens: Apply at the recommended rate before planting and work into the top few inches of soil with a hand cultivator.
  4. Water in Well: Water thoroughly after planting to help nutrients reach the roots.

Product Specifications

Bag size: 4 lbs, 12 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs
Guaranteed Analysis: 3-5-2002
Coverage: New plantings: 1 ½ cups per 10 square feet, mixed into soil
Form: Granular
Best uses: New transplants, pony packs, 4-inch container plants, vegetable gardens, raised beds
Certifications: OMRI Listed, CDFA Organic Input Material registered
Regional Availability: AZ, CA, HI, ID, OR, NV, UT, WA

Safety Data Sheet:

Key Benefits:

Transplants That Don’t Stall

Quick-release nutrition gets new plants past transplant shock and into active growth fast.

Months of Feeding From One Application

Slow-release nutrition keeps feeding through the growing season after the initial boost.

Built for Small Pots

Ideal for pony packs, 4-inch pots, and bedding plants going into the ground or into bigger containers.

Third-Party Verified Organic

OMRI Listed and CDFA Organic Input Material registered, so the organic claim is independently checked.

All of our products are listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), the leading non-profit, internationally recognized third party accredited by the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP).

That means every ingredient and every process that goes into making our products has been verified 100% compliant as organic, all the way to the original source. Look for the OMRI logo on the bag, ensuring every product is proven organic.

At G&B Organics, we’re always looking for ways to source ingredients and produce our products as locally as possible to our customers.

This reflects our commitment to sustainability, and to investing in local economies and businesses whenever possible.

Find Starter Fertilizer at a Store Near You

4 lb, 12 lb, 25 lb, and 50 lb bags are available at independent nurseries and garden centers in AZ, CA, HI, ID, OR, NV, UT, and WA.