{"id":1233,"date":"2020-03-06T23:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2020-03-07T21:37:40","modified_gmt":"2020-03-07T21:37:40","slug":"best-slow-release-fertiliser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/best-slow-release-fertiliser\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Best Slow Release Fertiliser On The UK Market?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Be it your lawn, garden, or flower bed \u2013 plants need to eat something good too once in a while. The good news is that there are plenty of fertilisers that can help you maintain strong, healthy plants. Unfortunately, the numerous types of fertilisers available only add to the confusion when looking for the best one.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re just starting out, you might be tempted to go for quick \u2013 acting fertiliser. These come with the promise of immediate nourishment to your plants. But while quick release fertilisers are fast to take effect, this also means they are used up quicker and need to be applied more often. What\u2019s more, the quick acting effect means alternating between periods of intensive nutrition followed by acute starvation \u2013 never a good thing for any plant.<\/p>\n

Your best and safest bet for routine feeding is to use slow release fertilisers. These are designed to release a small, steady flow of nutrients over a longer time period. In addition to providing regular feeding for better overall health, slow release options eliminate the risk of fertiliser burns and are kinder to the environment.<\/p>\n

Key Considerations When Buying Slow Release Fertilisers<\/h2>\n

Nutrient Needs<\/h3>\n

All fertilisers have the three key nutrients needed for healthy plant growth. These are Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. It\u2019s important to choose a fertiliser with NPK ratings suitable for your intended purpose. Slow release options meant for lawns usually have higher Nitrogen ratios while fruiting and flowering fertilisers have higher phosphorous and potassium ratios. Make sure you pick the right one to get the best results.<\/p>\n

The Best Slow Release Fertiliser Reviews<\/h2>\n

1. Miracle-Gro – Growmore Garden Plant Food Granules<\/h3>\n<\/a>\n
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If you\u2019re looking for one of the most well rounded slow release fertilisers, Miracle Gro has just the thing. Their Growmore garden plant fertiliser is a general purpose food ideal for feeding fruits trees, flowering plants, shrubs, and vegetables. This feed is designed to provide an essential mix of nutrients for overall better plant growth and yield.<\/p>\n

The Miracle-Gro – Growmore Garden Plant Food Granules come in a 3.5kg pack of a well balanced mix of nutrients. This includes Nitrogen that promotes healthy, lush leaves and strong growth, Phosphate that encourages vigorous root growth and potassium that improves the flowering and fruiting capabilities of plants. The granules are easy to use (just spread them by hand or dispenser). Each application lasts for 4 weeks.<\/p>\n

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