Tomato / vegetable plant food (granular fertilizer) — outdoor safety profile

What is this product?

Granular NPK fertilizer formulated for vegetable gardens and tomato plants. Contains urea or ammonium sulfate (nitrogen), triple superphosphate (phosphorus), and potassium chloride (potash), plus micronutrients (boron, manganese, zinc, iron). Moderate skin/eye irritant. Primary environmental concern is nutrient runoff into waterways causing eutrophication and algal blooms. Ingestion toxicity is low but GI upset occurs. Boron micronutrient can be toxic to plants if over-applied.

What's in it

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No compound composition on file for this product.

How to use it more safely

• Wear gloves during application
• Water in after application to reduce runoff
• Apply at label-recommended rates
• Keep children and pets off treated area until watered in

Green flags — what to look for

• OMRI-listed or organic-certified — Uses natural nutrient sources; generally lower runoff risk

Safer alternatives

• Compost and aged manure — Slow-release nutrients; builds soil health; lower runoff risk than synthetic fertilizers
• Fish emulsion / kelp fertilizer — Organic liquid fertilizer; lower salt index; less runoff risk

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