Earth-Care Probiotics 5-5-5
Tomatoes & Vegetables
$9.89
Even 5-5-5 for beds, rows, and raised planters.
Organic fast acting fertilizer for tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
- Symmetrical NPK for diverse vegetable beds
- Great for tomatoes, herbs, and flowers
- Fast acting organic nutrition
Pack size
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Guaranteed analysis
Total Nitrogen (N) 5%, Available Phosphate (P₂O₅) 5%, Soluble Potash (K₂O) 5% - organic-based; full analysis on label.
Product features
- Tomato, vegetable, herb, and flower focus
- Pelletized application
- Earth-Careganics™ biology-first philosophy
Earth-Careganics™ technology
Balanced, dual-action design
Earth-Careganics™ technology is built around balanced, dual-action design - which is why marketing highlights both Fast Acting performance and overall balanced organic nutrition. Those claims reflect how these formulations are intended to work in two complementary ways: responsive nitrogen when plants need it, and steady organic nutrition that continues feeding soil life.
Fast action - quick greening
Earth-Careganics™ fertilizers include quick-release nitrogen available to respond when plants demand it, supporting immediate greening and acting as a quick starter fertilizer - within the balanced organic NPK profile shown on the label for each product.
Slow-release - soil health
Alongside that quick start, the overall formula behaves as slow-release organic nutrition: as materials continue to decompose, they enrich the soil and can provide a steady supply of nutrients for up to about six weeks between applications under normal moisture and temperature. That ongoing release supports a vibrant soil ecosystem through beneficial microbes - the same soil-health story that defines the Earth-Careganics™ line.
Rates & measurements
Coverage
At a ~400 sq ft per 4 lb rate, plan near 1 lb per 100 sq ft. Use lighter passes in containers or when you feed on a shorter interval.
Vegetable rows
Side-dress after transplant establishment and again at fruit set for heavy feeders; keep product off foliage.
Raised beds
Incorporate shallowly where feeder roots live; pair with compost to avoid over-concentration in small volumes.
Benefits
- A single balanced profile for mixed beds where you rotate crops through the season.
- Helps keep feeding simple when you grow leafy greens next to fruiting crops.
- Works with compost and cover crops as part of a soil-first plan.
Product details
- Organic-based nutrients - full guaranteed analysis on the label
- Ideal for intensive vegetable gardens
- Earth-Careganics™ line
How to use
- Side-dress or broadcast per crop stage; check label for crop-specific guidance.
- Avoid piling against stems - work into the top inch of soil where roots are active.
Warranty
We have a long-standing tradition of scientific research and are globally recognized for formulation quality, product safety, and sustainability. We invest significantly in technology advancement and new product development.
1st Choice Fertilizer is built by regenerative farmers, soil scientists, agronomists, and people who still walk fields, test microbes, and listen when growers push back.
If you have a concern about product quality, packaging, or performance, reach out with your purchase details and we will work with you to resolve it. Call +1-800-504-5699, email sales@1stchoicefertilizer.com, or use our contact form.
Guaranteed analysis, directions for use, and crop restrictions on your physical package always control.
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