Fertiliser for a Healthy Vegetable Garden in NZ

Hello there, and welcome to the vegetable patch! There's nothing quite like harvesting your own carrots, lettuce, or beans straight from the garden. For a truly productive vegetable patch, you need to think of your soil as the pantry for your plants. A good feed is essential, but it’s part of a much bigger picture of proper care.

The Foundation for a Great Vegetable Garden 

The key to a thriving vegetable garden is the soil. It should be deep, loose, and crumbly, with excellent drainage and a high level of nutrients. Before you start planting, I always recommend preparing your soil by digging in plenty of organic matter like compost, sheep pellets, or blood and bone. This initial preparation is absolutely critical to success, as it improves the soil's structure and helps plants develop a strong, healthy root system.   

When and How to Fertilise Your Veggies 

Vegetables use nutrients from the soil as they grow, so you need to replenish those nutrients regularly to ensure a continuous harvest. Most crops will appreciate a feed every 4-6 weeks during the summer growing months. I have always found a complete liquid feed to be the most effective for vegetables, as it delivers nutrients quickly and directly to the roots and leaves.   

I have trusted LiquidGold™ Dual-Mix Super Feed for years to provide a complete feed for my vegetable crops. Its water-soluble formula means the nutrients are immediately available for the plants to use. A quick application over the root zone provides a balanced blend of all the essential nutrients your vegetables need, from macro-nutrients like   

Nitrogen for leafy growth and Phosphorus for root development to crucial micro-nutrients like Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.   

Liquid Fertiliser Nourishment - A Monthly Schedule for the NZ Growing Calendar

My advice is to apply LiquidGold™ Dual-Mix Super Feed as a "side dressing," which means you apply the fertiliser to the soil around the sides of the plants. This ensures the nutrients go directly to the plant's root system. You can apply it all year round, depending on your crops, but I find it's most effective to apply it regularly during their key growth periods.   

How to Use LiquidGold™ Dual-Mix Super Feed:

• Fill a container with 10L of water.
• Add PART A and PART B from one sachet and stir to dissolve.
• Pour the solution over the root zone of your plants, saturating the soil. I always recommend watering the soil before applying fertiliser to prevent root burn.   

FAQ: How to Grow Great Vegetables 

How can I make sure my plants get all the nutrients they need?

While a good quality fertiliser is important, a truly healthy garden starts with healthy soil. Regular applications of soil conditioners like compost, along with a balanced feed like LiquidGold™ Dual-Mix Super Feed, will build a thriving soil environment. Your plants will be healthier, and you’ll find you have fewer problems with pests and diseases.   

How can I improve my soil's ability to hold water?

Mulching is a fantastic way to improve water retention and regulate soil temperature, which is especially important during hot, dry spells. A good layer of mulch will also help to suppress weeds, which compete with your vegetables for water and nutrients.   

"My passion for horticulture has always been about growing the best possible plants. We've spent decades looking for products that make that easier for everyone, and LiquidGold™ is the perfect example of that. It's a complete feed that takes the guesswork out of nourishing your garden." — Graeme Hill

Give your vegetables the complete diet they need. Get LiquidGold™ vegetable garden fertiliser today and grow a garden you can be proud of!