Comments on: Bio Tone vs Plant Tone: Which Fertilizer Is Right for You? https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/ The plants you expect. The people you know. The experience you’ll remember. Mon, 19 May 2025 18:54:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Doug Hensel https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1113 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:47:46 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1113 In reply to JFR.

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! Bio-tone is a great starter fertilizer for all plants in a container. I do it with all my container plantings. This fall, when I pull out my summer blooming annuals, I will use Bio-Tone when I plant my pansies and snapdragons. Thank you for taking the time to send me your question. Happy Planting, Doug

]]> By: JFR https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1112 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:01:19 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1112 Good Morning Doug. Are you able to use Espoma Bio-tone Starter Plus when newly planting annuals and perennials in containers?

]]> By: Doug Hensel https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1111 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:44:04 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1111 In reply to Rhiannon.

Rhiammon,
Good Morning. No, your plants are not being hurt. Bio-tone is organic and is adding the beneficial fungi to the soil. Now that you have existing vegetables plants you may want to consider switching your feeding to Espoma Tomato Tone which is excellent for vegetables and it has calcium which are plants need. Thank you for this message. Doug

]]> By: Rhiannon https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1110 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:27:48 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1110 I used bio-tone mixed with water to water my vegetable garden. I didn’t realize it was only for new plantings. Will this harm my established plants?

]]> By: Doug Hensel https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1108 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:53:36 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1108 In reply to Breane.

Breane,
Good Morning.
Yes, you can use the ESPOMA BIO-TONE product with top soil and compost. Just be aware that Bio-Tone is a root stimulater. Bio-Tone is applied inside the hole at the bottom of the hole so that it comes into direct contact with the plants’ roots. You don’t use Bio-Tone as a top dressing type fertilizer. Doug

]]> By: Breane https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1107 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:27:13 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1107 Can I use bio-tone fertilizer with top soil and compost

]]> By: Doug Hensel https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1106 Sat, 28 May 2022 11:38:08 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1106 In reply to Ro Zone 6.

Good Morning,
Now that we are at the end of May and we are warming up more and more, I would rather you let them be because they are acclimating and rooting in as they grow. Let’s not disturb this process. One thing that you could do now, as a substitute to BioTone is to feed them with some Plant Tone. Enjoy your Memorial Weekend. Regards, Doug

]]> By: Ro Zone 6 https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1105 Sat, 28 May 2022 11:12:49 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1105 I forgot to add Bio-tone when planting my hostas this spring. Can I dig them up and add it to the hole and replant them now?

]]> By: Doug Hensel https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1104 Tue, 17 May 2022 15:54:59 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1104 In reply to Rick Althoff.

Rick,
Good Morning.
Bio-tone will continue to work and grow the beneficial fungi in the ground as long as it stays active. Since it is an organic product then you need to stay organic with all future feedings of the plant(s). As a personal example – I just potted up my 3 tomato plants last week using biotone in the hole. Yesterday, I did a topical feeding using Espoma Tomato Tone. My point being you can feed anytime now. Doug

]]> By: Rick Althoff https://www.meadowsfarms.com/great-big-greenhouse-gardening-blog/whats-all-the-hubbub-about-espoma-bio-tone-starter-fertilizer/#comment-1103 Mon, 16 May 2022 20:12:21 +0000 https://greatbiggreenhouse.com/?p=17338#comment-1103 How long is bio start good for? When should I reapply another fertilizer?

Thanks

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