What is the Best Fertilizer for Seedlings?

[@drleucine]

Jenna, I just love your experiments. I have spent years in research, and I appreciate that you always think about possible confounding factors and controls and then explain them to your audience. I get such a kick out of it! 😊

[@Fireinthesky67]

Same here. She's great. 👍

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks so much!!

[@pamelalaiosa6638]

I really enjoyed this research you shared!

[@evelynbishop9382]

Thank you for taking the time to do this experiment. I'm with you on not using Moracle-Gro. I have Agrothrive already, so thank you again!😍

[@jhonkrawczun9552]

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[@TerryHanson-e6r]

Holy cow, I found myself hanging on every word! I always get stuck on what to use for fertilizer. With so many to choose from and seeing you take the time to do that experiment helps so many of us out that either can’t do that or are afraid to. Thank you

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

There are SO many to choose from-- I got overwhelmed trying to decide!! But I really enjoy testing stuff like this, so I'm glad it helps others!

[@Leelongostyle]

Great video. I appreciate the fact that you did not use music in the background to compete with your valuable information. Also, the fact that you don’t keep saying “you guys”. I try so hard and I always overwater and have the worst seedling luck. Thank you.

[@Patriotsoul]

I second that.

[@theteenagegardener]

This video could not have come at a better time. I’m wasn’t sure what fertilizer to use to fertilize my seedlings, but now I know! Thank you!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad I could help!

[@tgif1207]

So, AgroThrive for the win in seed starting. Do you also recommend the brand for regular fertilizing schedule throughout growing season?

[@zanna9857]

Oh my gosh! Finally!! I'm in zone 6b!!! I just saw where you are in another video. I'm so tired of sandy soil, southern ca channels! I need a channel w/clay soil, snow storms in march & the perpetual cloud of sadness! 😂 I'm in NE Ohio & the beach is my backyard. Im having a hellava time! Can't wait to dive into your episodes! 💞💞

[@Babs-Veterans-are-Family]

I'm in Eastern Washington hardpan soil can double as concrete snow storms in March last year it snowed on Easter. Desert sun and dry summers.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Well I've definitely got the clay soil, snow storms in March (and April) AND the perpetual cloud of sadness 😆... I'm glad you're here!!

[@dustyflats3832]

😂and sandy desert micro climate with severe drought in WI, with the added snowstorms and long dragged out spring depression and late freak frosts. I know, all the vids of people who can grow year round 😅.

[@Babs-Veterans-are-Family]

@dustyflats3832 those who can grow year round miss the beauty and joy of snow. Sure snow is cold don't want to be outside people drive like they're in bumper cars but is beautiful to watch fall and something magical when you get a white Christmas. It's raining hard gloomy sky my Shiba Inu's don't want to go outside. Wish the weather would play nice so we could get the garden spot prepped. 3 months we'll gripe about it being too hot. Thanks for the welcome.

[@looneygardener]

Southern Ontario here! We just finished winter 3.0, now Fake Spring #2

[@Saltwatercowboy79]

Absolute LEGEND of a video wow THANK YOU for doing this, 2 years into agrothrive by the 5 gallon pail as a market farmer and I wouldn't use anything else. Stay blessed 🤘🇺🇸✌️

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!!

[@Saltwatercowboy79]

@@GrowfullywithJenna 🤙🇺🇸✌️💙

[@dustyflats3832]

Good to know!

[@barryganslein986]

So I’ve started my own experiment, I’ve switched half my seedlings from Espoma to AgroThrive, there is definitely a difference with AgroThrive. Thank you Jenna!

[@MiaTheTherian]

hey so I'm from Australia and I was wondering where you got the agrothrive?

[@asjanca]

I love when you do these research videos! I panicked a bit when I saw how badly Espoma did since that’s what I’ve been using, but a check of my seedlings confirmed the roots were abundant and healthy. So hopefully it just didn’t jive with your seed starting mix. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm starting to think I had a bad batch of Espoma-- I want to buy a new one to test!

[@tgif1207]

Yeah, that one result was a bit shocking for sure. I also wonder if Jobes might have done better if the middle application hadn't been skipped. Or if it had been mixed in with the coir at the start.

[@Naddrose]

Thank you Jenna, what an awesome experiment. You are saving us from seedlings heartaches.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome! I just wish I could test ALL the fertilizers to give a really comprehensive look at the topic... there are just too many on the market!

[@brianczuhai8909]

@@GrowfullywithJenna You should have a tip jar on YT and ask for contributions. Those organics are expensive. And there's way, way, too much stuff out there. I just started a just few more liquid organics last year. And LOVE THEM!

[@beufordjustice4949]

Thank you Jenna for all of the great information you provide; it has helped me immensely in my gardening in both growing and organizing my garden. This video was very informative and I appreciate all of the effort you put forth to complete your testing videos. You are by far my favorite gardening info provider; It makes my day better when I see you have dropped a new video. Take care!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

It's so nice to hear this- thank you!

[@91210paige]

Awesome Experiment. I typically only put a few banana peels in a 5 gallon bucket. Let it ferment and use that. Have had great results.

[@alcg3981]

I did that last year for established Roses, Annuals, etc.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks!

[@marthabourassa7909]

I absolutely love your videos! I could listen to you for hours and, quite frankly, have. I just completed a “Growfully with Jenna” marathon. I learn so much from you. Thank you so much.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Wow, thank you!

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

This was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much--I just placed a new Amazon order! Thanks, Jenna. We owe you for all the time and effort you put into this one.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@tinastexasgarden]

Oh. My. Gosh. I am so so glad I came upon this video. What a major game changer this is going to be for me. Thank you so much for this amazing info. Great video

[@SeedSowr2]

Hi, I would love to see a test on Alaska fish emulsion. Thank you for doing this test, very interesting. You are a good teacher.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Hoping to try this one out-- lots of folks seem to like it!

[@dustyflats3832]

@@GrowfullywithJennait stinks! Guard your garden from coon and skunk and inside-either you or the seedlings will be moving out😂.

[@kennethhigby1723]

I'm excited to learn from you. I'm a disabled veteran who has a ranch on the little Redonda Mesa in Apache County Arizona. This is our agricultural development year we will be planting thousands of seeds. Thanks for the update. This project is the earthship build project for disabled veterans.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

What an amazing project!!

[@tonipollack5021]

I would like to see another test with REV using the actual recommended directions since it isn’t an actual fertilizer. Love your channel.

[@michellelee8140]

I dont comment, but u literally just saved my very first season. Youre an angel 🙏 thank youuuuuuuuu so much!! I cant say it enough

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad I could help!

[@pattiethompson9154]

I came upon your video 2 wks after. Thank you for your time. I started my seeds with just starting soil and water in my mini green house. Didnt realize i could use vertilizers on them until they went in the ground. I am in zone 10 so my planting time is now. I have been busy. New subscriber.❤

[@Demspeaks44]

It's so great to find a channel from my zone 6b! It was so cold and snowy today, but i decided to brave the elements and put in my bare root irises. Can't wait for when the weather's consistent enough for everything to go out into the garden.

[@windriderfarm]

This is such a valuable video. You have saved so many of us time and money. Thank you.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurenholladay]

Thanks Jenna! This experiment was very helpful. I appreciate the time you take to help educate us, especially someone like me who is only in their year of gardening. You're a real blessing.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm so glad!

[@stevefabian-ud2it]

Hi Jenna, Another interesting video. Definitely surprised at some of the results. Keep up the informative videos !

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!

[@Too-Young557]

I’ve been using Argo Thrive for a couple years but never on my seedlings. I’ll use it this year. Thank you, this is great

[@sn232]

I have come back to this video multiple times...thank you for being so detail oriented!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm so glad!

[@bobhill5791]

Your video made my day. I stopped it half way through and ordered 2 types of Agrothrive. The smell test gave me a laugh since...... we all do that and the facial expressions priceless. Please test out some Alaska fish emulsion soon!

[@brianczuhai8909]

Hint: If it smells like poop. It IS!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Haha- I'm glad to hear it! Adding Alaska to the list- I've had lots of requests for that one!

[@steverichardson8655]

Love my AGRO-THRIVE and like the old saying goes "If it ain't broken....."! And a great big THANK YOU JENNA! for doing this experiment video! Having a pro like you compare the many product options there are for getting our babies started in life is saving others from what could be years of wasted time and $$$. And some possibly giving up on gardening altogether.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Very true! And I certainly hope that this kind of content can help people-- there are just SO many products out there to sort through!

[@steverichardson8655]

@@GrowfullywithJenna Agreed, and I think you and others like you definitely help a lot of people, I think gardeners are similar to artists in the sense that were both lifelong learners always trying to improve our craft. I'm starting to get a little nerdy with it all and have become interested in making my own amendments/fertilizers since cracking open a new book "The Regenerative Growers Guide to Garden Amendments" by Nigel Palmer. I've jumped right in and have a bunch of stinging nettles fermenting as we speak and have a designated Tupperware in the fridge for saving eggshells. I'm also a fisherman so for years my fish scraps have always ended up either buried in my garden beds or in my compost bin but now I'm getting comfortable with the idea of making my own fish emulsion. It's such a long wait for it to break down though, I guess I'll just add it to my will! Haha!

[@JP-wb1oo]

I kept seeing a Gurney's commercial and I could swear you were in it and then your wrist tats confirmed it. I found the full length video on Gurney's channel, what a beautiful thing to be a part of. Anyways, I'm in 6b Ohio (Dayton) and love that your information is relevant to what I'm doing in my garden. I've always used a syn/org combo for seedlings and small plants but I'm going to pick up the Agrothrive grow and bloom formulas and see how they perform. I'm so excited, most of my seeds are planted/sprouting and it's almost time to till in my cover crops and start rebuilding my badly depleted soil. Oh, and halfway through the video and looking at the interior of your greenhouse, I bit the bullet and hit the purchase button on a 6x8 poly greenhouse. I hope my wife understands my impulse buying when that thing shows up 😟

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Good eye! I do some trialing for Gurney's so they asked me to be involved. It was a fun project! Sounds like you are going to stay busy in the garden this year. I hope you like that greenhouse!!

[@dustyflats3832]

😂😂😂😂sooo funny! Grow for it!😂😂😂😂. Have Fun!

[@susiescott661]

I loved this video. Thanks for taking the time to lay this out!

[@joshuagillitzer2428]

Great video and experiment, wrong fox farm though you want to use "Grow Big" on seedlings. Its a 6-4-4 vegetative fertilizer. The big bloom is a supplementary to use with tiger bloom during flowering and fruiting stage.

[@cwallcw]

Yes, this. Love love ur stuff!!

[@barryganslein986]

I am surprised by the Espoma results, it’s currently feeding my seedlings. Excellent work, I enjoy the science and experimenting with gardening.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm wondering now if I got a bad batch of Espoma!

[@laurenwilliams3296]

I appreciate your time to get this info out there 😊

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you so much!

[@jenniferrinkus7072]

Fantastic video. Thank you for the well thought out and executed experiment. Has definitely influenced what I’ll be doing with my starts going forward!

[@jenniferwalters579]

My seedlings are nowhere near this. I need to analyze the starter and now I’m convinced I need an early fertilization before transplanting! Thank you!

[@kccccccc]

Surprised you didn’t add Neptunes Harvest or Alaska. Those are the most popular fish fertilizers! Would love to see them added next time.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Adding to the next round of testing!

[@dustyflats3832]

@@GrowfullywithJennalook forward to it. I wasn’t pleased with frog potting soil at all-Molds and too heavy. Don’t care for bat anything in my house either😊. Pro Mix seems to have the better soil varieties and Quality but I don’t think they have a fertilizer line? The fish fertilizer is a no-go inside or outside. Inside it smells really bad and outside it attracts coon and skunk.

[@kellywalton4195]

Can you add MI Gardner trifecta

[@geezer2tech154]

@@GrowfullywithJenna That was a fun experiment! On the next round I would try some of the 2nd and third place finishers (and maybe others) at higher strengths to see if the difference was due to dosage or something else like bioavailability or micronutrients.

[@cinedan5497]

You should have used the Fox Farm Veg bottle, not the bloom. Those babies need their Nitrogen! Otherwise great info.....thanks for this experiment! I'm definitely going to try one of the top 2 this year.

[@elizabethwhite7733]

Thank you so much for doing these experiments! I would really appreciate more experiments that would include Jack's 20-20-20 and Spray & Grow products.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'll add these to my list- thank you!

[@AlBetro-x5h]

Great video as usual. Been gardening for over 60 years, and always happy to learn more. I have been bottom watering my seedlings with half strength Neptune's Harvest Fish and Seaweed (2-3-1), and have had very good results. Odor not too bad, but NOT perfume! Would love to see a comparison of this with your winners.

[@Crystalspets]

This is great information I was too scared to fertilize my seedlings now that I watched your video for the first time I may have to try this awesome share

[@cpoco]

I assume "soluble hemoglobin" is basically what you'd find in blood fish and bone (given it's essentially blood?). Love your thoroughness with testing (glad you ignored the people expressing their issues with what you tested). Well done!

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

Yes. 👏

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That's what I suspected as well. thank you!

[@debbieflango2180]

Thanks for the extensive research, time and money in conducting this experiment- I certainly appreciated it and will be altering my plant fertilizer as appropriate.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome!

[@CyberSERT]

KZbin has been hiding you from me for months. Nice to see you again.

[@freedom_born]

Same. I was surprised to see her face on my feed. Like: "Hey, it's Jen... and she's doing an experiment!?!?!" WTH yt!!! 😅

[@matthewjc89]

I LOVE garden experiments!!! Thank you so much Jenna! It's why I keep coming back! If Jobe's did that well just as a top dressing, I wonder how much better it would have been mixed into the soil where it would be more available to the roots?? Would love to see that! :)

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm thinking I'll have to actually follow the directions next time and see if it makes a difference!

[@margaret2222]

I love your experiments Jenna. Looking forward to the tomato experiment also. Thanks for another great video.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks for watching!

[@pookinsp2324]

I have used "TP-64G Trident's Pride Organic Liquid Fish Hydroponic Soil Fertilizer" which is pretty much the same as Alaskan's. But I cannot use this for seedlings that are inside. The odor is overwhelming. My trial of Miracle Grow ($ advantage and no smell) was a disaster for my seedlings this year. Glad to learn of these alternatives. Thank you.

[@jrdoolin]

First of all, I think your experiments are one of the best parts of your channel. This one was fascinating. Keep them coming! Second, holy smokes, I've been using Agrothrive as my primary water soluble fertilizer in the garden, but I never thought of using it for seedlings. But I sure am sold now! Lastly, I actually use diluted synthetic fertilizer for my seedlings and they are doing really well. It's something like 1/8 tsp in a whole gallon of water. I'm also using ProMix for the medium, though last year it was coco coir and I didn't get the negative results that you did with Miracle Gro, so perhaps it's the concentration.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you! And I do know lots of folks use synthetics (especially on those indoor seedlings) with good results. I think I'm going to just test a different synthetic product next time.

[@donnaallred7068]

Excellent video and information. Looking forward to part 2 with the summer seedlings. Thank you for sharing and helping us grow. 🌻

[@Sunnylane02174]

I may have to try that AgroThrive fertilizer bc those seedlings look amazing! Thanks for all you do! You have some of my favorite gardening channels on here! Always so informative!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

So nice to hear this!

[@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30]

Love these videos! Just came in from planting seeds all afternoon and look, you posted a new video!!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad to hear you were out planting seeds all afternoon!

[@fuzzyfultz]

This was awesome. I shared this to many on a gardening page on FB. Thank you very much. Very enjoyable and informative.

[@stevekroes9502]

Thank you! I appreciate your careful experimentation. I've got seedlings now, and I need to pick up some fertilizer for them, so this is great!

[@JohnJude-dp6ed]

Augrivethrive ( miss spelled sorry) just now it's July and I've experienced what seems to be the best blooming of green beans ever.believeing it's great fertilizer thanks

[@tbluemel]

Another BRILLIANT video!! Keep up the great work, Jenna! Love your channel!

[@debbiegibson6113]

Wow great test, looking forward to down the road results.

[@swdw973]

Thanks! very informative. I'll add one note here. The superthrive vitamin supplement (not the plant food you used) has produced produced better results for me when used with a fertilizer than any fertilizer alone. I've used it in conjunction with several different fertilizers and it has always boosted the plants. In one case, adding it to fertilizer revitalized a bush that was not doing well and the fertilizer alone was not doing it.

[@benjaminh.7698]

Thank you for the incredible videos you recently shared. 🌟 Your content is not only educational but also captivating, and I find myself eagerly awaiting each new upload. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the valuable insights you provide. Your videos have enriched my understanding and sparked my curiosity. Keep up the fantastic work! Sending you warm wishes and looking forward to more enlightening content from you. 🙌

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Wow- thank you so much!!

[@Pedeebrotherslawncare]

Jenna, you are a breath of fresh air. Thanks for doing the smart work for us so we don’t have to. Agrothrive is on my shopping list.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!

[@halinapeltonen1777]

You have a great way of presenting- I learned a lot. Loved the details of the products you used and explaining your process. Thank you very much.

[@alligator487]

REV is awesome in combination with AgroThrive. I use both with fantastic results!

[@johnnyearliwine6698]

Really enjoyed your exp.. I am always wondering what fertilizer is best. I like to grow tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. I will definitely follow your findings and techniques . thank you.

[@teresarubel2182]

I was nerding out on this posting. Very helpful, thanks.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great to hear!

[@freedom_born]

Whoa. Just finished the video. That was freaking awesome: Contenders: NPK ratios: Smell test: Grow test: Root test: Results and Opinions: Mind blowing setup. Honestly, that was a bloody bonzer experiment. Poor MG still not shown any love (rightfully so 😅), and geez did the results speak volumes. Yucky stuff. I'm still processing your results. Sincerely appreciate the transparency too btw. Thank you again Jen. Well done mate, awesome topic and content.

[@tarawatterson4188]

Agreed with these comments - legendary experiment and video. You rock, Jenna! 👊

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!

[@donnacotter7572]

I never considered the impact that the growing medium could have on my seedlings. I've been focusing solely on which liquid fertilizer I use. I wonder if Agrothrive has better mineral content than the others. It's hard to tell from their label. I bought a small bottle this summer for supplemental feedings in the garden, and I was very happy with the response in my plants. I plan to try it this winter for my seedlings. Thanks for this video. You always teach me something new.

[@ThriveGarden]

Great work, Jenna! Keep it up

[@DDiamondRRuby]

Thanks for trying all the different products, even the synthetic an stinky ones! Hope you and your family are safe after seeing there were tornados in OH.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you- we were very lucky and managed to be right in between two of the storm paths where tornadoes formed.

[@darlenesmiles406]

I just found ur channel and i think you and your experiment were AMAZING! I have subscribed and I look forward to watching prior and future videos! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR TIME! ~~KEEP SMILING!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you!!

[@elizabethblane201]

I've been using AgroThrive for a couple of years and I like it and my plants do, too.

[@TheGardenFamily]

What a great experiment! Those AgroThrive plants look great, and it was nice to hear it wasn't too stinky. I use synthetic fertilizers inside and exclusively organic fertilizers outside. My main reason was how stinky many of the organic fertilizers were since we start our seeds below our kitchen in the basement. My other rationale is that outdoors I'm developing a healthy soil ecosystem while indoors there is no real ecosystem to speak of (a sterile seed starting mix in a plastic pot). I bought a bag of Jack's (25-5-10) a while back that I've been using for a few years. But in theory it's not really much different than the miracle gro products. Some thoughts on the synthetic fertilizer performing badly: I looked up the product you used and it's not really meant for seedlings. It's meant as a one time application at time of transplant of an already established plant. It has way too much phosphorous compared to nitrogen (4-12-4). On the instructions it says to start using traditional miracle gro (which is 24-8-16) after 1 week. If you repeat I would suggest trying a different synthetic!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'll give a different synthetic a try!

[@noraalvarado8178]

What a great experiment. Always love your videos. I started my cabbage and broccoli seeds on February 23rd in jiffy peat pods . After they get maybe around 2 inches I unwrap the pod and repot them in miracle grow potting soil. We've had a warm week here in N.Y so I planted them out last week because they were as big as yours seedlings that you used the Dr Earth with. I have not fertilized them at all. Just threw some blood meal in the hole when I planted them out. Next week only in the 40s for the high opposed to the 50s and 60s we had last week. Can't wait to see your tomatoe comparison. I start my tomatoe seeds the same way and do the same as my cabbage and broccoli.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thanks so much

[@shellisspace]

Another massively informative video. Thank you

[@yibuseato]

Neptunes Harvest 🔱 please! Thank you so much for these product testing experiments- so incredibly helpful

[@RiverCrockett-in7bg]

I second that request!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Definitely adding Neptune to the next round of testing!

[@brianseybert192]

This just goes to show, throwing money at plants does not always work. Really enjoy when you present real world comparisons of commonly used products. Me personally, I will stick to my homemade compost and worm casting extracts, it is free, just a bit of labor. I did purchase a bag of EndoBoost Pro Mycorrhizal Fungi, I used mycorrhizal fungi in my potting mixes a few years ago and I did see a difference. Nice experiment, a lot of good information. Thanks for all the work you put into it. Stay Well!!!

[@NanaSuze77]

EXELENT experiment Jenna. Thank you!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad you liked it!

[@zaria5785]

I really appreciate your honesty and sharing that you didn’t want Miracle Grow to be as successful. 😂 I was a bit surprised honestly. Your explanation that perhaps the salts in the coconut coir may have inhibited nutrient uptake was not something I even thought of. Thank you so much! Now I know what to spend my money on. I’ve tried Espoma for citrus and avocado blend and honestly I feel like my worm castings and home compost provided my orange tree with more healthy growth.

[@lesleetremel]

I learned a lot from your video! Thank you!!! One thought, in my experience the Fox Farm products are really good. I think the Fox Farm Grow Big would be the better product to use for seedlings than the Fox Farm Big Bloom. Ohhh, can you add Alaska fish fertilizer if you conduct another experiment? This gave me so much helpful information! Thanks for investing the MONEY and time to do this experiment for all of our benefit!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I agree- there are definitely other Fox Farms formulations that should work better! This was just one that I happened to have on hand. And I've had lots of requests for Alaska- so yes!

[@tomcox5063]

This was really a great video. I used the Espoma grow on my starts last year and had spectacular results. I must admit I have concerns now as it’s time to start fertilizing my starts again. Thanks for sharing this I really appreciate it.

[@TheJackeeeo]

Same. Had excellent results with Espoma. I'm assuming it's the growing medium. I use Sun Gold seed starting mix, plants went crazy!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm completely confounded by the Espoma results. I'll definitely be testing that one again!

[@FrancisFenderson]

Thorough and informative. Many thanks. My soil blocks are made from vermicompost and ProMix BX and all seedlings are grown out using diluted urine. I've found that combination to be incredibly cost effective and I produce 1000s of healthy seedlings every year. Once in the ground, everything is fertilized using JADAM liquid fertilizer (aka plant juice). While I'm sure these products are great, and the results you show speak for themselves, their cost is outrageous IMHO when mostly free and excellent quality alternatives are available which reduces the cost barrier of entry for gardening for many people.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

That sounds like an amazing approach! And I do agree- there are cheaper ways to do it-- I think that some folks feel like they don't have the time to do everything from scratch (or sometimes are scared to screw it up)... and there's still this kind of western stigma about using urine. But I want to test some of these DIY formulations in an upcoming experiment as well!

[@christophergetchell6490]

Wow!!! I was surprised to see the Espoma at the bottom of the list! I'm wondering if I should just switch to the Jobes! I have also been known to use highly diluted Miracle Gro, but I don't think I'm going to continue that based on this! That root development on the first couple was incredible!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm starting to think I had a bad batch of Espoma!

[@studiomcfly6262]

What a helpful segment, I definitely will give it a try especially with my fave brassica, broccoli. I'm not a fan of Miracle -Gro as well but have heard a lot of good reviews on Happy Frog products.Glad I stumbled upon yr vlog, Happy Growing, Jenna!

[@twirlingswirlinggirl]

So informative! Thanks for helping me as an average gardener get better results with my seedlings. Last year I used Neptune's Harvest with my seedlings and they seemed to do well but I was really impressed by the differences you found between these 9+ fertilizers. I'll keep my eye open for the AgroThrive or Dr. Earth products in Southern Ontario.

[@carolozbolt5118]

Fantastic information! I wanted to add that I started my cauliflower seeds February 15 in Jiffy sterile seed starting mix. I up potted them March 5th in old miracle grow potting soil. I fertilized with half strength miracle grow fertilizer. Mine are big and beautiful! I also live in Ohio (Wayne county) zone 6a and I am getting ready to plant out! Wish I knew how to send a picture;

[@carolozbolt5118]

@SmithKuch sure

[@kirstmlarson1]

I used the AgroThrive all purpose last year and repurchased a couple gallons for this year. It was so easy to use, and forgiving if I was mixing up a big bucket outdoors. I never had issues with burning plants or even when it was applied at noon by one of my kids rushing through one of “mom’s garden chores”.

[@jedpusczykowski4955]

I got that Agrothrive over the weekend and it seems to be doing awsome for my seedlings and plants. That you so much!!!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad to hear it!

[@andrewmckinley6571]

Thank you for saving me money, was just looking at the fox farm product today. So happy to have found your channel

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I think the particular Fox Farm formulation I used could be helpful when mixed with other fertilizer- but as a stand-alone for seedlings it's not enough!

[@barryganslein986]

So just an update and a thank you, AgroThive has given me excellent results! Even at lower doses the results are amazing!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Great to hear!

[@craigdreisbach5956]

Wonderful video Jenna. I appreciate all of your effort, time and expense for creating valuable information for us all. I think of you daily as I check on my winter sowing of brassicas in the snow. I never had tried this until you taught me how. One thing I have learned with my tomato seedling starts is that the water I use for washing my laying hen eggs (12 hens) is a bit too strong to use as a fertilizer, despite being diluted. Kind thoughts and regards.. Craig

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Thank you Craig! And that is a clever idea about using the egg washing water- perhaps using it outdoors on established plants (rather than seedlings) would work well?

[@craigdreisbach5956]

I will give it a try. BTW your advise about adding straw to wood shavings bedding for chickens made a huge difference. My 8 x 10 coop was so gross before and I was having to clean it every 6-8 weeks as it was slimy. The straw seems to absorb water/urine. @@GrowfullywithJenna

[@helenmcclellan452]

Thank you for taking the time to test diffetent fertilizer to help us select the best product.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

It's my pleasure

[@josienic361]

Hi you used the wrong foxfarm product....you needed "grow big"@@GrowfullywithJenna

[@amyd3464]

Thanks for doing the leg/root work! 👍

[@FC2ESWS]

I subscribed to see the next experiment. I was totally going to recommend repeating the same with another crop like tomato or cucumbers. Great job.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Tomatoes are in the works! And thanks for subbing!

[@fc11925]

This is a really good video and experiment - thank you! The old bad part; I've been using that espoma fertilizer for the past two seasons and have been wondering why I've been struggling with starts. :( Now I know!

[@NinaHansen2008]

Thank you, Jenna. I really appreciate your test!

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

You're welcome!

[@dariagoetsch9132]

Loved this video, adding it to my favorites list. Will be trying out a few of your top contender fertilizers soon.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

Glad you loved it!

[@marcydobbs1653]

Interesting. Not the results I would have predicted. I grow veggies and flowers which have different requirements. Looking forward to more experiments.

[@edcasares2394]

Would love to see a flower seedling test I'm trying to figure out the best hibiscus set up currently in my garden

[@gpswatching]

What a terrific video!! Thank you for putting this together. You are a wonderful teacher. I can’t believe those monstrous Agro-Thrive seedlings 😮 Gotta get some of that. 👏🏼

[@papawsplace]

That was interesting Jenna. I've used the AgroThrive before and I liked it myself. I vote for another test using soil.

[@GrowfullywithJenna]

I'm glad you like the AgroThrive too. And am definitely thinking of testing using the typical DIY seed starting mix that I use for my seedlings normally.

[@lesliescully3544]

Super informative and helpful.

[@sn232]

Wow!!! Huge difference, thank you!

[@frankporterfield8121]

Thanks for doing this. A lot of great information.