Bonide Garden Rich is labeled only for use on ornamental plants and turf. Around vegetables, you can use Ironite Lawn and Plant Food Plus 12-10-10 or Espoma Organic Iron-Tone Plant Food.
Bonide Garden Rich Liquid Iron plus Micronutrients is not labeled for use on vegetables or fruit trees. You may consider using an alternative such as Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose Plant Food Concentrate, which contains similar nutrients and minerals, and is labeled for flowers, fruits, vegetables and houseplants.
We are sorry that you are having trouble using the Bonide Garden Rich Liquid Iron plus Micronutrients. We recommend you contact Bonide directly, and be prepared to discuss the rates used and type of plants you are treating. You can reach Bonide at 315-736-8231.
Bonide Garden Rich Liquid Iron plus Micronutrients is most effective when applied to plants which are actively and rapidly growing, and least effective when plants are dormant or suffering from stress.
Please refer to product label for complete application instructions specific to your treatment purposes, and use as directed.
When using the Bonide Garden Rich Liquid Iron plus Micronutrients on pachysandra as a soil drench, mix 1 ¼ oz per gallon of water and apply directly underneath plants at a rate of 3 gallons of mixture per 100 sq ft. Water in thoroughly after application. For foliar spray applications, the rate is 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water and spray to the point of runoff.
For the euonymus foliar spray, you can mix 1 1/4 oz per gallon of water and spray to the point of run off.
Please view the full product label for more information.
