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Espoma Bio-Tone Starter Plus 8-lb 4-3-3 Organic Natural All Purpose Food

Name: Espoma Bio-Tone Starter Plus 8-lb 4-3-3 Organic Natural All Purpose Food
Brand: Espoma
SKU: 5016207229
Price: 16.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (74 reviews)

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Bio-tone Starter Plus is an all-natural fertilizer that is combined with a stronger concentration of our beneficial bacteria along with both endo and ecto mycorrhizae. The ideal starter fertilizer, originally designed for professionals. Bio-tone Starter Plus will increase root mass and help avoid transplant loss in difficult planting conditions.

Grows larger root mass to help plants establish fast
Reduces transplant loss
Promotes bigger blooms
Microbe enhanced all natural organic fertilizer with no sludge's or fillers

General
For Plant Type	All plants	Series Name	Bio-Tone Starter Plus
Type	All-Purpose	Application Type	Granules
Unit of Measure	Pound(s)	Concentrated	No
Fertilizer Type	Continuous release	Primary Usage	All purpose plant food
Unit of Measure Quantity	8

Dimensions
Size	8 Pound(s)

Features
Nitrogen (N) Content (Percentage)	4	Safer for Vegetables	Yes
Phosphorus (P) Content (Percentage)	3	Delivery System	Ready-to-use
Potassium (K) Content (Percentage)	3	Organic	Yes
Applicator Included	No	Lowe's Exclusive	No
Feed Duration	Up to 3 months	Natural	Yes

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	No	OMRI Listed	No

Warranty
Warranty	None

Compatibility
Safer for Fruit	Yes

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	10171500

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this plant starter for delivering exceptional results across all plant types. Reviewers consistently report strong root development, faster recovery after transplanting, and visibly healthier growth within weeks. Many highlight less wilting, new leaves, and increased flowering compared to untreated plants. Users appreciate the ease of application—simply sprinkle in the planting hole or mix into soil—and value the organic formulation with mycorrhizae. The resealable bag design is frequently noted. Customers express deep loyalty, with many repurchasing for every planting season and considering it indispensable.

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Excellent starter fertilizer

Would Recommend

This stuff is great try it

TamiknzSeptember 29, 2026
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A great starter fertilizer

Would Recommend

I've been using this for years. It is not required but I really do believe it gives the plants a nice boost of nutrients to get their roots going.

PlantmomSeptember 25, 2026
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Good product

Would Recommend

I always use bio tone starter when I plant my perennial, bushes, and trees.

LAS57September 14, 2026
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Great balance for establishing new healthy plants

Good balance to start off new transplants to ensure for upcoming season

PittJuly 20, 2026
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