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NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer
NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer is a effective organic fertilizer that delivers nutrition essential for tomato and hemp plant stages of growth.
NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer, manufactured by Nelson Plant Food, is a OMRI granular fertilizer that promotes vigorous growth and high yields in tomatoes and hemp plants, all while being children and pet-friendly.
This organic plant food enriches the soil, fostering beneficial microbial activity and nutrient availability. Infused with a NPK ratio of 8-5-5 and ingredients such as feather meal, bone meal, and meat meal which ensures the granules are broken more easily resulting in faster start-ups of new plantings.
NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer is a specialized fertilizer that builds soil health, develops a superior harvest with more abundant and nutritious crops.
Tools Needed
NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer can be applied with a push spreader, broadcast spreader, handheld spreader, or chemical measuring cup.
How to Use
- Step 1: Determine how much NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer to use by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure the length and width of the treatment area in feet then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). Apply 20-30 lbs. of NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer per 1,000 sq. ft. for tomatoes and hemps planted in the ground. For raised garden beds, use 1 cup of product per 10 sq. ft. of soil. Refer the label for specific application rates.
- Step 2: Adjust the spreader calibration, then load the proper amount of NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer.
- Step 3: Spread the NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer evenly across the treatment area. For raised garden bed applications, you will need to mix the product into the top 2 inches of soil. After application, water the granules thoroughly to activate them.
Where to Use
Use NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer on tomato and hemp plants.
When to Use
Apply NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer from March to October.
Mix this product into the soil 2 weeks prior to planting tomatoes. Reapply every 30 days until the tomato plant is finished producing for the season.
Safety Information
NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying this product.
Special Considerations
NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer is derived from feather meal, meat and bone meal, blood meal, langbeinite, potassium sulfate and dicalcium phosphate.
| Restricted Use | No |
|---|---|
| Availability | Online |
| Keith's Pro Tip | "Tomatoes need about 6-8 hours of sunlight so moving them to areas with full sunlight exposure can better their health." |
| Time to Kill | NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer will work instantly upon application. |
| Chemical Type | Fertilizer |
| Formulation | Granular |
| Application Methods | Granular Spreading |
| Product Drawbacks | NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer is not long-lasting. |
| Active Ingredient | Nitrogen 8% Phosphate 5% Soluble Potash 5% Feather meal Meat and bone meal Blood meal Langbeinite Potassium sulfate Dicalcium phosphate |
| Application Equipment | Hand Spreader, Push Spreader |
| Mix Rate | Apply 20-30 lbs. of NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer per 1,000 sq. ft. for tomatoes and hemps planted in the ground. For raised garden beds, use 1 cup of product per 10 sq. ft. of soil. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Yield | 3 lbs. of NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer will cover 60 sq. ft. when used at rate of 1 cup per 10 sq. ft. |
| EPA Registration No. | N/A |
| Shelf Life | NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer will last for 3 years when stored in a dry, clean location. |
| Children or pets? | No |
| Property Characteristics | None |
| Availability | Online |
| Restricted Use | No |
| Brand | NELSON PLANT FOOD |
| Keith's Pro Tips | "Tomatoes need about 6-8 hours of sunlight so moving them to areas with full sunlight exposure can better their health." |
| Product Drawbacks | NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer is not long-lasting. |
| Application Equipment | Hand Spreader, Push Spreader |
| Application Methods | Granular Spreading |
| Active Ingredient | Nitrogen 8% Phosphate 5% Soluble Potash 5% Feather meal Meat and bone meal Blood meal Langbeinite Potassium sulfate Dicalcium phosphate |
| Product Type | Fertilizer |
| Formulation | Granular |
| Application Rate | Apply 20-30 lbs. of NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer per 1,000 sq. ft. for tomatoes and hemps planted in the ground. For raised garden beds, use 1 cup of product per 10 sq. ft. of soil. |
| Shelf Life | NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer will last for 3 years when stored in a dry, clean location. |
| Yield | 3 lbs. of NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer will cover 60 sq. ft. when used at rate of 1 cup per 10 sq. ft. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Time to Kill | NatureStar Organic Tomato 8-5-5 Fertilizer will work instantly upon application. |
| EPA Registration # | N/A |




