{"product_id":"earthlife-veggie-mate-22kg","title":"EARTHLIFE VEGGIE MATE 22KG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthlife Veggie Mate\u003c\/strong\u003e contains \u003cstrong\u003e60 mineral elements\u003c\/strong\u003e, including plant-available silica, natural rock phosphate, organic material and more than 30 beneficial soil micro-flora species. 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According to Earthlife, it can:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove plant resilience to adverse growing conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp vegetables and herbs resist pest and disease pressures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove post-harvest shelf life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage earthworm activity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourage nematodes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply a broad spectrum of minerals and trace elements. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport beneficial soil biology. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plant-available silica, which is particularly useful for strengthening plant growth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove results when incorporated into the soil rather than simply left on the surface. \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can it be used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVeggie Mate is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eall types of vegetables and herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew vegetable gardens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished vegetable beds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised garden beds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable patches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb gardens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable seedlings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplanting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots and containers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent soil types \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful when preparing a new vegetable bed or when planting individual seedlings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral fertilising:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e600 g\/m²\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 6 handfuls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost planting situations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e600 g\/m²\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon to each planting hole\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem soils or areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 g\/m² minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 8 handfuls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 handfuls per 300 mm pot diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should it be applied?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eleafy vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e, Earthlife recommends applying Veggie Mate approximately \u003cstrong\u003eevery 6–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003efruiting vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e, Earthlife recommends approximately \u003cstrong\u003eevery 3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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