Real Growers Grow Dots Extended Veg 16-8-10 Fertilizer
Simplify full-cycle plant nutrition with Real Growers Grow Dots Extended Veg 16-8-10 Fertilizer. This programmed-release plant food is formulated for growers using an extended 8–10 week vegetative period before flowering. One application supplies changing ratios of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and micronutrients throughout the growing cycle.
Mix Grow Dots directly into soil or soilless growing media when moving plants into their finishing containers. Moisture activates the fertilizer, while media temperature influences its release rate. The formula supplies nitrogen-rich nutrition during vegetative growth, transitions toward phosphorus and potassium during flowering, and gradually phases out near harvest.
Features and Benefits
- One-time application: Mix into the growing medium at planting instead of measuring liquid nutrients at every watering.
- Designed for extended vegetation: Supports approximately 8–10 weeks of vegetative growth before transitioning into the bloom phase.
- Two-phase nutrient release: Supplies more nitrogen during vegetative growth and shifts toward phosphorus and potassium during flowering.
- Full-cycle calcium and magnesium: Provides slow-release calcium and magnesium throughout the plant’s growth cycle.
- Complete micronutrient package: Supplies iron, manganese, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and sulfur.
- Automatic nutrient phase-out: Nutrient release gradually fades late in flowering, reducing the need for a separate pre-harvest flushing program.
- Less fertilizer mixing: Eliminates complicated multi-bottle feeding schedules for a simpler watering routine.
- Indoor or outdoor use: Suitable for container plants grown indoors, in greenhouses, or outdoors.
How Grow Dots Extended Veg Works
- Vegetative phase: Programmed-release nitrogen supports leafy growth during an extended vegetative period.
- Flowering phase: The formula transitions toward phosphorus- and potassium-dominant nutrition for bloom development.
- Full growing cycle: Calcium, magnesium, and micronutrients release gradually to provide continued mineral nutrition.
- Late flowering: Nutrient availability naturally tapers as plants approach the end of their growing cycle.
Guaranteed Analysis
- Total Nitrogen (N) — 16.0%
- Available Phosphate (P2O5) — 8.0%
- Soluble Potash (K2O) — 10.0%
- Calcium (Ca) — 1.0%
- Magnesium (Mg) — 1.4%
- Sulfur (S) — 4.025%
- Copper (Cu) — 0.113%
- Iron (Fe) — 1.06%
- Manganese (Mn) — 0.14%
- Molybdenum (Mo) — 0.007%
- Zinc (Zn) — 0.113%
Ideal For
- Plants requiring an extended vegetative period
- Indoor and outdoor container gardens
- Coco coir, peat-based mixes, and inert soilless media
- Pro-Mix and Sunshine-style growing media
- Grow tents, greenhouses, and controlled environments
- Busy growers seeking a simplified fertilizer program
Application Rate
Mix 1 tablespoon, or approximately 15 grams, per gallon of growing media. Distribute the fertilizer evenly throughout the media when moving the plant into its finishing container.
For starter cups, use approximately 1 teaspoon, or 5 grams, per plant. When transplanting, move the plant directly from its starter container into the finishing container. Grow Dots is not recommended for growing schedules that require multiple intermediate up-potting steps.
Important Growing Information
- Grow Dots performs best in inert or lightly amended growing media.
- Reduce the application rate when using heavily fortified or pre-fertilized soil.
- Water activates the fertilizer; media temperature controls how quickly nutrients are released.
- For a predictable release rate, maintain an average root-zone temperature of approximately 68–75°F.
- Grow Dots is intended for soil and soilless media and is not recommended for deep-water culture systems.
- Store unused fertilizer in a cool, dry, dark location and protect it from moisture.
Classic or Extended Veg?
Choose Grow Dots Classic for plants with approximately 4–6 weeks of vegetative growth. Choose Grow Dots Extended Veg when planning an 8–10 week vegetative period before flowering.
Growing conditions, plant variety, container size, media fertility, moisture, and temperature can affect nutrient release and plant requirements. Monitor plants throughout the growing cycle and follow the directions printed on the product label.
