You can see the difference
Nelson Garden Products has been producing trusted plant food for over 20 years
Fast-Acting
Nelson’s is a balanced 8-8-8 formula along with six micro-nutrients and specialized
Grow-Aide. The result is more foliage, blooms, and brighter colors.
All-Purpose
Perfect for all garden plants including trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Also good
for indoor plants, hanging baskets, and container plants (Orchids, Bromeliads, and
African Violets). Great for seedlings, cuttings, and transplanting as well.
Non-Burning
Does not burn roots or leaves, even at twice the recommended rate. The reason is
Nelson’s uses lower percentage of nitrogen from urea along with a balance of nitrate
and ammoniacal nitrogen.
Outdoor
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- Perfect for garden plants, flowers, vegetables (especially tomatoes), shrubs, azaleas, hydrangeas, impatiens, ferns.
- Cuttings. Transplanting.
- Roses
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Bedding plants

How to Apply
How to Apply
For Outdoor plants apply 2 tbsp/gal every 2-3 weeks.
For newly planted trees and shrubs, thoroughly soak the plant ball after planting to reduce shock and speed root growth. Every 3-4 weeks thereafter.
For Citrus plants apply 1 ounce (oz) per gallon of water every two weeks to leaves and soil.
For annuals, bulbs, and perennials apply 2 tbsp/gal every 2 weeks to soil. Can spray foliage. Can use end sprayer too.
Indoor
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- Houseplants, Hanging Baskets, Container Plants, Orchids and African violets.
- Fiddle Leaf Fig, Ficus trees
- Indoor trees and Seasonal (winter) indoor trees.
- Bonsai
- Orchids. Bromeliads. African Violets.

How to Apply
How to Apply
For Indoor plants and container plants apply 1 tablespoon (tbs) per gallon of water every two weeks to soil; spray foliage often for greener leaves.
For Orchids apply 1 teaspoon (tsp) per gallon of water once a week to media, plain water every fourth week. Spray foliage often.
For African Violets apply 1 teaspoon (tsp) per gallon of water weekly to soil; Plain water every fourth week. Keep leaves dry.
For Bonsai apply 1 tablespoon (tbsp) per gallon of water every two weeks to well drained media.
Purchase options
Purchase via Amazon or Buy Online Here
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Alpharetta, GA 30023
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FAQs
Where can I purchase Nelson's Grow Best plant food?
You can buy Nelson’s plant food products through Amazon or via this Nelson Garden Products website. We ship throughout the U.S.
I'm new to gardening and fertilizers. Where do I start?
You can use Grow Best on all your plants and vegetables.
Indoor and outdoor plants, even orchids and african violets.
Why do plants grow better with Grow Best's premium liquid plant food?
Grow Best boosts plant growth factors with a balanced 8-8-8 formula for Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potassium coupled with six micro-nutrients essential for plant growth. Its lower urea content means faster growth, more blooms, and larger foliage with no foliage burn.
What is the difference between Grow Best and Grow-N-Thrive?
Both use Nelson Garden Products balanced liquid plant food formula. Grow-N-Thrive is available everywhere online in quart and gallon sizes while Grow Best is available in select retailers in North Georgia.
What ingredients are included in Nelson Garden Products balanced liquid plant food formula?
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Alpharetta, GA 30023
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What Customers Are Saying
“…It can be used on most any plants….flowers, shrubs, vegetables, lawns, trees, and seeds …
Just put it on and watch your plants grow.”
Dan, Kansas City
Gardeners love Nelson’s plant food for transplanting trees and shrubs.
Gardeners in Tennessee report great success using Nelson’s plant food to get their orchids to rebloom.
Since I started using Grow Best, my tomatoes are now twice the size they used to be.
Same with my native azaleas.
I tell all my friends about Grow Best.
Eddie, North Georgia
Gardeners in Virginia report great results when using Nelson’s plant food for transplanting trees.
Bonsai growers in North Carolina say Nelson’s plant food does wonders for their plants.