Bonide® Root & Grow® Plant Starter
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Stimulates early root development. Mild 4-10-3 formula encourages strong root growth and helps reduce transplant shock. Intended for use at planting time: apply diluted solution into planting holes for contact with root system. Promotes greener, more vigorous plants and trees.
- 1 pint (16 ounces) makes 8 gallons.
- 1 quart (32 ounces) makes 16 gallons.
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Stark Bro's Store
want to help new trees to root
Jupp N
on Jul 10, 2020
grower recommended
Jim G
on Jun 13, 2020
want to help new trees to root
Jupp N
on Jul 10, 2020
Recommendations in reviews of fruit trees. Many reviewers seemed to indicate this stuff made a difference in their young tree growth
JAMIE C
on Jul 3, 2020
can I use this on 1 year trees?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, Bonide Root Grow Plant Starter is basically a 4-10-3 Fertilizer. I use it on my high bush blueberrry plants every spring.
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- Jeff O on Jan 8, 2020
- Purchased on May 3, 2018
Can you use this product after transplanting within a certain time frame? I have a few trees I transplanted a week ago and did not have this at the time.
BEST ANSWER: Now is a perfect time to use this! Fall is when you want young root systems to develop before the cold weather sets in. Please be sure to follow the package directions carefully and don't overdo it.
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 25, 2017
What ratio of fertilizer to one gallon of water would I need for transplanting an older rose bush?
BEST ANSWER: This product should be mixed at a ratio of 3.5 tablespoons per gallon of water for established plants.
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- LeAnn Staff on May 21, 2019
I have a big problem with weeds in my garden, would this help with garden soil and this product to help reduce the weeds???
BEST ANSWER: This is a plant starter to help root development in new transplants. It is not intended for use as a weed control.
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- Sarah D Staff on Oct 7, 2016
Is it necessary to use this if my garden soil is amended every year?
BEST ANSWER: Definitely yes. One of my basic duties is to enable the roots to be strong, vigorous and able to endure. Roots need soil amendment but what good is that if they lack the capacity to respond to soil amendments. Stark Bros. Products are the result of much testing. I have successfully relied on their products together with their directions, so long as I follow the directions. You will have happy roots whose smiles manifest in healthy plants.
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- Timothy R on Feb 17, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2017
what does the ratio 4-10-3 denotes?
BEST ANSWER: On a fertilizer this is the amount of major nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potash. Here 4% nitrogen, 10% phosphorous, 3% potash. All fertilzers come with such ratings which is a basic way to compare or decide on what formula to buy depending on the nutrient deficiency your soil has. Some may also have other micro-nutrients which may have at least purported value for some purposes--e.g. getting a new plant started--although there are a lot of untested claims for various addititives. In principle you would pay twice as much for an 8-20-6 per lb than for a 4-10-3. Leafy vegetables tend to need a high nitrogen, fruiting plants more phosphorous/less nitrogen.
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- John R on Aug 28, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2017
Would this help with plants or trees that are not growing ? I have a 2yr pomegranate that is still 2 feet tall and a 6 month fig not growing much?
BEST ANSWER: We recommend you do a soil test before you purchase any kind of fertilizer. That way you will know exactly what your soil is missing. Do a soil pH test as well; it may be that the soil needs to be amended to be either more alkaline or more acidic. Pomegranates prefer between 5.5 to 7.0, and fig trees like the soil to be between 6.0 to 6.5.
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- LeAnn Staff on Jun 8, 2018
Would this be good to use on strawberry plugs as a soak right before planting for hydroponic use?
BEST ANSWER: I have only used this on my fruit trees, and it worked excellently. I think for the small investment, I would purchase a specialty amendment specifically for strawberries. Since it takes two years to get a good crop, why chance it going wrong. Also, I have never soaked strawberries in anything but water, always made a pyramid mound to spread the roots over, watered them after they have been planted, and then about a week later watered again with water amended with a specialty strawberry amendment. Good Luck!!! Nothing better than a sugar sweet fresh strawberry for breakfast, dinner, supper and late night snack.
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- fred on Apr 13, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 7, 2016
Is the Bonide Root and Grow plant starter safe to use on plants that will produce fruit for human consumption?
BEST ANSWER: This product is safe for fruit and nut trees and garden vegetable plants. Please follow the label directions as amounts are different, depending upon use. Here is a link to the product label: //www.bonide.com/assets/Products/Labels/l158.pdf
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- LeAnn Staff on Aug 16, 2017
can I use it on bare rooted trees when planting and on potted trees when planting?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, can be used for both situations.
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- Kenneth T on Sep 20, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 21, 2016
Can I use this on Seedlings?
BEST ANSWER: You can use this on tree seedlings, but I wouldn't use more than a teaspoon per gallon of water mixed . Every 6 months . It's very easy to fry (kill) tree seedlings from to much fertilizer. Once tree seedlings get to 3-4 years old the can handle recommended doses on the bottle . Still it's always better to go light on fertilizer usage
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- Brian O on Apr 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 26, 2019
Would this be good for transplanting berry plants to there permanent home? I just got them, it is mid september and I wanted to ger them in the ground before winter.
BEST ANSWER: It's best to wait until spring to fertilizer - doing so now will stimulate new growth that will be damaged by the cold. You can use this in the spring when the plants break dormancy.
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 16, 2019
Can this product be used for fall planting?
BEST ANSWER: Even though this is a mild fertilizer, it's not advisable to fertilize in the fall because it encourages tender new growth that will be damaged by frost/sub-freezing temperatures. Always wait until spring to fertilize.
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- LeAnn Staff on Nov 9, 2017
Does this help vegetable plants like pumpkin, watermelon, musk melon etc. ... ?
BEST ANSWER: This is excellent for all new trees/plants. It contains important micronutrients that help establish a strong and healthy root system. It's kind of like an immune-system booster for plants. :-)
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- LeAnn Staff on Aug 15, 2017
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Great for new plants
Definitely recommend this product. Purchased to use with cuttings, new plants, and transfers. Works wonderfully well!! Great product at a good price. Well worth the investment.
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Helped to keep the bugs away. Great product for the price!!!
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