What is the 24-8-16 ratio good for?

It is high in nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth and green color. It suits vegetables, foliage and general garden plants more than heavy bloom or fruit stages.

Can I use it on houseplants?

Yes. The label lists houseplants among the plants it can feed. Mix it weaker than for outdoor beds and apply to moist soil.

Mix the powder with water and apply with a watering can or a hose-end spray feeder. Feed in the morning when the sun is less intense.

Does it work as a foliar spray?

Yes. Because it dissolves fully, the plant can take it up through leaves as well as roots.

Is it a slow-release fertilizer?

No. It is a water-soluble food, so it feeds quickly and needs repeat applications through the season.

Overly strong mixes can burn roots and leaves. Measure carefully and water the soil before feeding.

Expert Gardener All-Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food, 24-8-16

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Our take on the Expert Gardener All-Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food, 24-8-16

Expert Gardener All-Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food is a 24-8-16 powder fertilizer that dissolves in water for feeding through roots and leaves. The high-nitrogen ratio favors leafy growth and green color, so it suits vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees and houseplants in one product. It mixes into a watering can or a hose-end spray feeder, which is the same approach as general-purpose soluble foods from other brands. With 4.7 out of 5 from over 1,000 ratings, buyers mostly report easy mixing and visible greening.

Best forGardeners who want one fertilizer for beds, containers and houseplantsFeeding leafy vegetables and flowers for growth and colorHose-end sprayer users covering large areas quicklyBudget-minded gardeners mixing their own solution

Pros

Dissolves quickly and completely in water
Works through both roots and leaves
One formula covers indoor and outdoor plants
High nitrogen supports leafy growth and green color
Mixes in a watering can or hose-end spray feeder

Cons

High nitrogen ratio is not ideal for flowering or fruiting stages
Powder must be measured and mixed, unlike ready-to-use liquids
Overfeeding can burn plants if the mix is too strong
Not a slow-release formula, so it needs repeat applications

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 51,029 ratings

Buyers rate it highly and most describe easy mixing and healthy, greener plants. Complaints are few and tend to involve mixing strength or results that took time to show.

What people mention

MixingPraisedBuyers say the powder dissolves quickly and completely with stirring.
Plant growthPraisedReviewers report greener leaves and stronger growth after feeding.
VersatilityPraisedOwners use it on vegetables, flowers, shrubs and houseplants alike.
DosageMixedSome say the mix is easy to make too strong and needs careful measuring.
Results speedMixedA few buyers say it took several feedings before changes showed.

About the Expert Gardener All-Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food, 24-8-16

Expert Gardener All-Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food is a 24-8-16 formula for home gardeners. The powder dissolves quickly and completely in water. Plants take it in through both their roots and their leaves.

Because it mixes into a solution, it can be applied with a spray feeder that attaches to a garden hose or with a watering can. It works on indoor and outdoor plants, including fruits, vegetables, evergreens, roses, trees, shrubs, flowers, and houseplants.

For best results, feed plants in the morning when the sun is less intense. It can also be applied at other times of day.

Formula: 24-8-16 all-purpose plant food
Form: Water-soluble powder
Size: 5 lbs
Application: Spray feeder attached to a garden hose, or watering can
Feeds through: Roots and leaves
Use on: Fruits, vegetables, evergreens, roses, trees, shrubs, flowers, houseplants
Use: Indoor and outdoor plants
Best timing: Morning, when the sun is less intense

Specifications

size: 5 lbsSource

Questions and answers

What is the 24-8-16 ratio good for?: It is high in nitrogen, which pushes leafy growth and green color. It suits vegetables, foliage and general garden plants more than heavy bloom or fruit stages.
Can I use it on houseplants?: Yes. The label lists houseplants among the plants it can feed. Mix it weaker than for outdoor beds and apply to moist soil.
How do I apply it?: Mix the powder with water and apply with a watering can or a hose-end spray feeder. Feed in the morning when the sun is less intense.
Does it work as a foliar spray?: Yes. Because it dissolves fully, the plant can take it up through leaves as well as roots.
Is it a slow-release fertilizer?: No. It is a water-soluble food, so it feeds quickly and needs repeat applications through the season.
Can it burn plants?: Overly strong mixes can burn roots and leaves. Measure carefully and water the soil before feeding.
Where is the Expert Gardener All-Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food, 24-8-16 cheapest?: At Walmart, for $9.97, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Expert Gardener All-Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food, 24-8-16?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,029 ratings.