{"title":"plant food","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat Plant Food Actually Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePotting soil starts out loaded with nutrients. It doesn't stay that way. Every time you water, more of that mineral content rinses out through the drainage hole. A plant in the ground sends roots out hunting for more. A plant in a pot is stuck with whatever you hand it. Plant food replaces what the pot loses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost formulas are built around three numbers, the N-P-K ratio: nitrogen for leaves and green growth, phosphorus for roots, flowers and fruit, potassium for overall vigor. Our Dissolving Plant Food Sheets run 6-9-17, and the liquid comes in two ratios depending on what your plant is working on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant food and fertilizer mean the same thing in everyday use, and you'll see both words here. More on why a potted plant needs feeding: \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/blogs\/gardening\/why-do-i-need-plant-food\"\u003ewhy your plants need plant food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eLiquid Concentrate or Dissolving Sheets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo formats, two different habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/products\/plant-nutrients\"\u003ePlant Nutrients\u003c\/a\u003e is an 8 oz kelp-based liquid concentrate, 100% soluble, so it disappears into a watering can instead of clumping at the bottom. Grow (4-3-2) supports vegetative growth, a technical way of saying leaves: greens, foliage, most houseplants. Bloom (2-2-4) is for fruiting and flowering botanicals. Liquid plant food is the pick when you want to set the dose yourself, and it works as a liquid fertilizer for indoor plants or outdoor pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/products\/dissolving-plant-food-sheets\"\u003eDissolving Plant Food Sheets\u003c\/a\u003e deliver the same idea without the measuring cup. Each sheet is pre-dosed and perforated: one sheet per gallon, one strip per quart. Drop it in, stir, water as usual. Odorless, mess-free, gentle enough for every watering. A 20-pack makes 20 gallons and up to 320 feedings at $19.99. There's a 50-pack at $34.99 and a $5 three-pack sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe don't make spikes or slow-release granules, which feed on their own schedule once they're in the pot. A water-soluble fertilizer hands dose and timing back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eMade from Seaweed, Not Synthetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sheets are the part we're proudest of. Concentrated nutrition delivered on a sheet of sugar kelp, thinner than a piece of paper, no fillers and no plastic. The kelp is grown and harvested by Dirigo Sea Farm, a small woman-owned operation in Maine, and the sheets are assembled here in Chicago. Sodium alginate from that kelp is listed as a beneficial substance, and it earns the spot: seaweed helps regulate nutrient uptake, which is why the formula stays mild enough for regular feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKelp grows without fresh water, chemicals or land, and captures carbon along the way. The sheets are plastic-free and the pouch is backyard compostable. If you're shopping for organic plant food, we'll be precise: both formulas are all-natural and kelp-based rather than certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eHow Often to Feed Indoor Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIndoor plant food runs on the plant's calendar, not yours. Feed during active growth, roughly spring through early fall, and ease off in winter dormancy when most houseplants slow down. Liquid concentrate suits a two to four week rhythm. Sheets are mild enough for every watering, with the pouch directing one sheet every week or two depending on how often you water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo habits prevent most trouble. Feed onto damp soil rather than bone-dry, because concentrated minerals hitting dry roots is how fertilizer burn starts. And skip feeding for a month or two after repotting, since fresh potting mix comes preloaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen you're unsure, under-feed. The best fertilizer for houseplants is the one you'll remember to use, which is most of the reason we built a houseplant fertilizer that needs no measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs indoor plant fertilizer goes, both are all-purpose and work outdoors too: herbs, vegetables, flowers, succulents, the monstera and the fiddle leaf fig. Round out the routine with our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/collections\/plant-care-accessories\"\u003eplant care essentials\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003elive plant\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/collections\/grow-kits\"\u003egrow kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003ePlant Food Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eIs plant food the same as fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn practice, yes. Plant food is the consumer term for fertilizer. The botanical nitpick is that plants make energy from light and take minerals from soil, so you're topping up minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow often should I use plant food on indoor plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant food for indoor plants follows the season. Liquid concentrate every two to four weeks during active growth. Sheets are gentle enough for every watering, with directions calling for one every one to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat is plant food made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, plus micronutrients. Ours come from kelp and other natural land and sea sources. The sheets are 6-9-17, the liquid 4-3-2 for Grow and 2-2-4 for Bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eDoes plant food expire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMinerals don't spoil. Stored sealed in a cool, dry spot, both formats keep well. Dry sheets hold up longer than an opened bottle, one more argument for the pre-dosed format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCan I use plant food on outdoor plants, vegetables and herbs too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. Both formulas are all-purpose, indoors or out, on houseplants, herbs, vegetables, flowers and succulents. Choose Grow for greens and foliage, Bloom for fruiting and flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plant-nutrients","title":"Plant Nutrients - 8 oz","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll-natural kelp-based nutrients are optimally blended to support healthy plant growth. This concentrate formula features only natural sources of essential minerals from land and sea in a 100% soluble form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver time, essential nutrients are depleted from soil that can't be supplied by sun and water. Select \"Grow\" formula to support vegetative growth (think greens and houseplants) and \"Bloom\" for fruiting and flowering botanicals.","brand":"Modern Sprout","offers":[{"title":"Grow - 8 oz","offer_id":31525697093730,"sku":"MS-PN-1003","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bloom - 8 oz","offer_id":31525697126498,"sku":"MS-PN-1004","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8361\/0978\/products\/MS-PN-GR_8_e27e5fcf-4597-4070-ba6f-ba15efbf8f33.jpg?v=1587665834"},{"product_id":"dissolving-plant-food-sheets","title":"Dissolving Plant Food Sheets","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHealthy, thriving plants don’t require a green thumb — just the right ritual. \u003cstrong\u003eWe’ve pioneered plant nutrition that features a concentrated formula delivered on seaweed: pre-dosed, odorless, and completely mess-free. \u003c\/strong\u003eSeaweed helps regulate nutrient uptake, which makes our formula gentle enough for every watering, yet powerful enough to fuel strong roots and vibrant new growth. \u003cstrong\u003eSimple, clean, and 100% zero waste, because caring for your plants shouldn't cost the planet. \u003c\/strong\u003eMade in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Sprout","offers":[{"title":"20pk","offer_id":43158695772258,"sku":"MS-PN-1005","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50pk","offer_id":43158695805026,"sku":"MS-PN-1006","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3pk Sample","offer_id":43158858236002,"sku":"MS-PN-1007","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8361\/0978\/files\/MS-PN-1005-BKG-PLT-02.jpg?v=1786459859"}],"url":"https:\/\/modernsprout.com\/collections\/plant-food.oembed","provider":"Modern Sprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}