If your plants aren’t growing as well as you hoped, the right fertilizer can make a huge difference. I’ve been using a simple, natural mix that covers everything. It’s beginner friendly and easy to measure! To make it easier, I’ve also compiled links for each ingredient!
My fertilizer recipe
2 cups blood meal – nitrogen for lush, leafy growth
2 cups bone meal – phosphorus for strong roots and flowers
1 cup langbeinite – potassium, magnesium, and sulfur for overall plant health
¼ cup azomite – trace minerals to keep plants thriving
🌿 Tweaks for Different Plants
🥬 Leafy Greens (lettuce, kale, spinach):
Blood meal: 2.5 cups, everything else remains the same
Extra nitrogen helps your greens grow lush leaves without flowering too early.
🍅 Fruiting / Flowering Plants (tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans):
Blood meal: 1.5 cups, everything else remains the same
Lower nitrogen keeps plants from growing too leafy, while phosphorus & potassium support flowers and fruit.
⚖️ How to Apply
For new beds: mix into the top 2–4 inches of soil For established plants: sprinkle lightly around the base and water in.
Quick Rule of Thumb:
Leafy plants: ~1–2 tbsp
Fruiting plants: ~2–3 tbsp
Seedlings: ½–1 tsp
Optional boost: add compost or worm castings for soil microbes Reapply: every 4–6 weeks during the growing season
Why I Love This Mix
It’s all-natural, complete (N–P–K + trace minerals), and easy. My plants respond fast, and the results are visible in both growth and harvests. Even small gardens can thrive with this mix!
Ready to try it? These are the exact products I use:
Blood meal Bone Meal
Langbeinite
Azomite
🌱 Small tweaks = BIG results. Try it this season and watch your garden transform!
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