Vitax Organic Potato and Vegetable Fertiliser 1kg
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Vitax Organic Potato & Vegetable Fertiliser is a carefully balanced organic feed designed to support sustained growth and higher yields of potatoes and a wide range of vegetable crops. It provides a slow, steady release of natural nutrients, helping to increase potato harvests while producing strong, healthy plants throughout the growing season.
Suitable for use in open ground, raised beds, potato barrels, tubs and planters, this fertiliser also enriches compost in containers and is ideal for organic vegetable growing.
Key Benefits:
- Encourages bigger, healthier potato harvest.
- Ideal for a wide range of vegetable crops
- Organic, naturally rich feed
- Slow-release nutrients for season-long feeding
- Strengthens plants and improves resistance to disease.
- Suitable for containers, barrels & planters
Ideal For:
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes & courgettes
- Carrots, beetroot, parsnips
- Onions & leeks
- General vegetable beds and containers
When to use
- Apply before planting or sowing.
- Best used from February to April for potatoes
- Can be top dressed during the growing season.
How to use
One small, gloved handful = 25g
Direct Planting (Beds & Borders)
- Apply 140g per m2.
- Lightly fork into the soil before planting
Planting Potatoes
- Dig a trench 10-15cm (4-6in) deep.
- Space seed potatoes 30cm (12in) apart, shoots facing upwards.
- Cover with soil to form a ridge.
Potato Barrels & Containers
- Use containers at least 30cm wide and deep.
- Use multi-purpose or John Innes No.2 compost.
- Place seed potatoes 15cm (6in) below the rim.
- Mix fertiliser evenly into compost.
Typical Pot Sizes:
- 30cm pot - 10g
- 38cm pot - 15g
- 50cm pot - 30g
Application for other vegetables
Vigorous Crops (Tomatoes, Courgettes):
- Before planting: 140g per m2
- Top dress: 70g per m2, twice during the season
Medium Vigour Crops (Carrots, Beetroot, Onions, Leeks):
- Apply 140g per m2 before planting or sowing.
Important Advice:
- Always wear gloves when gardening
- Water plants regularly during dry weather
- Protect plants from frost.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Product Details:
- Product Type: Organic vegetable fertiliser
- Release Type: Slow release.
- Weight: 1kg
- Application: Soil application / compost mixing
- Brand: Vitax