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Mar 19, 2025 4:11 AM

10-Lbs Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Fertilizer Plant Food

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Amazon has 10-Lbs Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Fertilizer Plant Food on sale for $22.49 - $1.12 (5%) off when you check out via Subscribe & Save = $21.37. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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  • Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food grows bigger, more beautiful plants (vs unfed plants).
  • This all-purpose plant food starts working instantly and promotes quick, beautiful results.
  • Use with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder or any watering can.
  • To use with indoor plants, mix 1/2 tsp per gallon of water in a watering; For outdoor plants, mix 1-1/2 tbsp per 1-1/2 gallon of water.
  • One 10 lb. container of Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food feeds approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of garden area.

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $8.62 less (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99 at the time of this posting.
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Amazon has 10-Lbs Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Fertilizer Plant Food on sale for $22.49 - $1.12 (5%) off when you check out via Subscribe & Save = $21.37. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 for sharing this deal.
Product Details:
  • Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food grows bigger, more beautiful plants (vs unfed plants).
  • This all-purpose plant food starts working instantly and promotes quick, beautiful results.
  • Use with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder or any watering can.
  • To use with indoor plants, mix 1/2 tsp per gallon of water in a watering; For outdoor plants, mix 1-1/2 tbsp per 1-1/2 gallon of water.
  • One 10 lb. container of Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food feeds approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of garden area.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $8.62 less (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Mar 19, 2025 9:02 PM
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mma123Mar 19, 2025 9:02 PM
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last one I got was 4 pack of the same size for $40.
Mar 19, 2025 9:22 PM
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MyDogSassyMar 19, 2025 9:22 PM
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This is a really good houseplant fertilizer. I have about 30 plants, and this one box will last me 3-4 years or more.
Mar 19, 2025 9:41 PM
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freakfarmMar 19, 2025 9:41 PM
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Quote from MyDogSassy View quoted comment :
This is a really good houseplant fertilizer. I have about 30 plants, and this one box will last me 3-4 years or more.
no its not. its one of the worst you can use. The problem with MG is that the nitrogen is derived from synthetic ammonium and water soluble nitrates, producing off-chemicals that are harmful to soil microbes, worms, and all other forms of life in the soil. potentially leading to nutrient imbalances and a buildup of salts in the soil. It doesn't contribute to long-term soil health and sustainability. Your soil could become dependent on constant synthetic fertilizer treatments. You get better long term results using a better quality product. your soil will last longer, produce better and use minimal fertilizers.
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Mar 19, 2025 10:41 PM
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WizardInHeavenMar 19, 2025 10:41 PM
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Quote from freakfarm View quoted comment :
no its not. its one of the worst you can use. The problem with MG is that the nitrogen is derived from synthetic ammonium and water soluble nitrates, producing off-chemicals that are harmful to soil microbes, worms, and all other forms of life in the soil. potentially leading to nutrient imbalances and a buildup of salts in the soil. It doesn't contribute to long-term soil health and sustainability. Your soil could become dependent on constant synthetic fertilizer treatments. You get better long term results using a better quality product. your soil will last longer, produce better and use minimal fertilizers.
Do you have any suggestions?
Mar 19, 2025 11:20 PM
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oldcat87Mar 19, 2025 11:20 PM
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Quote from freakfarm View quoted comment :
no its not. its one of the worst you can use. The problem with MG is that the nitrogen is derived from synthetic ammonium and water soluble nitrates, producing off-chemicals that are harmful to soil microbes, worms, and all other forms of life in the soil. potentially leading to nutrient imbalances and a buildup of salts in the soil. It doesn't contribute to long-term soil health and sustainability. Your soil could become dependent on constant synthetic fertilizer treatments. You get better long term results using a better quality product. your soil will last longer, produce better and use minimal fertilizers.
Damn I just bought 6 of these. Might need to cancel
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RacinReaverMar 19, 2025 11:52 PM
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Quote from WizardInHeaven View quoted comment :
Do you have any suggestions?
Organic fertilizers (sometimes sold as "slow release") require the bacteria in the soil to break them down to free up the nutrients leading to less getting washed away and less shock to your plants. Synthetic fertilizers are in a form immediately available to the plant, so you'll see a quick response, but it doesn't support soil bacteria/fungus long term. Those things are actually really important to have in your soil, as they have a symbiotic relationship with the roots of the plant.

Synthetic is great when you're trying to maximize production and minimize crop cycle times, but it leads to long term damage to the soil. Like, let's say winter is expected earlier than usual this year, and your crop usually comes in a week before winter. You might drop a synthetic fertilizer to speed up development in order to get that crop to produce early vs entirely losing it. A perfectly fine solution for one year, but not sustainable in the long term.
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Mar 20, 2025 1:55 AM
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JasonR9389Mar 20, 2025 1:55 AM
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Walmart is $12.88 for 5 lbs so a good deal.

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Mar 20, 2025 2:33 AM
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freakfarmMar 20, 2025 2:33 AM
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Do you have any suggestions?
Foxfarm Grow Big and Foxfarm Big Bloom.
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Mar 20, 2025 7:50 AM
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PectemcalMar 20, 2025 7:50 AM
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Quote from JasonR9389 View quoted comment :
Walmart is $12.88 for 5 lbs so a good deal.
Last year Walmart had the 5lb one on sale for $9.96 in May.
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Mar 20, 2025 3:23 PM
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jlong129Mar 20, 2025 3:23 PM
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Quote from RacinReaver View quoted comment :
Organic fertilizers (sometimes sold as "slow release") require the bacteria in the soil to break them down to free up the nutrients leading to less getting washed away and less shock to your plants. Synthetic fertilizers are in a form immediately available to the plant, so you'll see a quick response, but it doesn't support soil bacteria/fungus long term. Those things are actually really important to have in your soil, as they have a symbiotic relationship with the roots of the plant.

Synthetic is great when you're trying to maximize production and minimize crop cycle times, but it leads to long term damage to the soil. Like, let's say winter is expected earlier than usual this year, and your crop usually comes in a week before winter. You might drop a synthetic fertilizer to speed up development in order to get that crop to produce early vs entirely losing it. A perfectly fine solution for one year, but not sustainable in the long term.
All of this is valid, but for houseplants in relatively small pots, the use of synthetic fertilizers is perfectly acceptable. Given the indoor conditions, there are no worms and minimal bacteria and fungi due to the limited amount of soil. Using synthetic fertilizers will require you to repot or change the soil less frequently.

The downside is that your plants will become dependent on synthetic fertilizers, but in many cases, they already rely on supplemental nutrients since they are in pots.
Mar 20, 2025 6:49 PM
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MyDogSassyMar 20, 2025 6:49 PM
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Quote from freakfarm View quoted comment :
no its not. its one of the worst you can use. The problem with MG is that the nitrogen is derived from synthetic ammonium and water soluble nitrates, producing off-chemicals that are harmful to soil microbes, worms, and all other forms of life in the soil. potentially leading to nutrient imbalances and a buildup of salts in the soil. It doesn't contribute to long-term soil health and sustainability. Your soil could become dependent on constant synthetic fertilizer treatments. You get better long term results using a better quality product. your soil will last longer, produce better and use minimal fertilizers.
You shouldn't be depending on soil for nutrition in house plants, most of my plants don't even have soil they are just coco coir, perlite, and vermiculite, which is why most people use fertilizer in the first place. I have used this fertilizer for 20 years and every year I am shocked at how fast my plants grow in the spring when they come out of dormant.
Last edited by MyDogSassy March 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM.
Mar 20, 2025 6:50 PM
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MyDogSassyMar 20, 2025 6:50 PM
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Quote from JasonR9389 View quoted comment :
Walmart is $12.88 for 5 lbs so a good deal.
5lbs would last a lifetime for the average person with a normal amount of houseplants.
Mar 20, 2025 7:49 PM
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diverkiwiMar 20, 2025 7:49 PM
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Quote from MyDogSassy View quoted comment :
You shouldn't be depending on soil for nutrition in house plants, most of my plants don't even have soil they are just coco coir, perlite, and vermiculite, which is why most people use fertilizer in the first place. I have used this fertilizer for 20 years and every year I am shocked at how fast my plants grow in the spring when they come out of dormant.
Agreed.
Outdoors I'm using compost and mulch to feed my plants.

Indoors it's a potting mix with limited ingredients. This would give that instant spike needed by the plants

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Mar 20, 2025 8:10 PM
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pwang8Mar 20, 2025 8:10 PM
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Quote from Pectemcal View quoted comment :
Last year Walmart had the 5lb one on sale for $9.96 in May.
If you are not in a hurry, wait until fall for clearances. Walmart had the 5lb for $8 in some stores. Of course YMMV. Their EG brand is 5lb for $4.50 in my area.
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