Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium – When it comes to soil preparation for vegetable garden, these three nutrients are the basic nutrients that all plants need. They are also known together as N-P-K and are the numbers you see on a bag of fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10).

What should I feed my vegetable plants?

Some examples would be blood meal, bone meal, kelp meal, poultry manure or compost. Organic plant foods provide long-term benefits to plants and soil. They also stimulate beneficial soil microorganisms and improve the structure of the soil.

What veggies need fertilizer?

VegetableBefore PlantingBroccoliAdd 3 lbs. of 5-10-10 per 100 sq. ft.Brussel SproutsWork 2-4 lbs of 5-10-10 per 100 sq. ft.CabbageMix organic matter or old manure into soil. Or add 3-4 lbs. of 5-10-10 per 100 sq. ft.CarrotsAdd 1 lb. of 5-10-10 to every 50 ft row of carrots.