Organic Fertiliser Application Rates for Seeds and Seedlings

This guide outlines organic fertiliser application rates for seeds and seedlings under Australian conditions. It covers direct sowing into garden beds, planting into seed trays, transplanting seedlings, and gentle feeding schedules to support strong root development and healthy early growth.

Growing from seed: preparation and early nutrition

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Planting from seedlings is faster and easier, however planting from seed has its benefits. Root vegetables perform best when sown directly into the soil, as they don’t like root disturbance. Pumpkins, zucchinis, peas, and beans also grow well when planted straight into garden beds

How to plant seeds directly in the ground

Step 1: Seed preparation

• Soak seeds in Regenerate Elixir at 5 ml per 1 L of water
• Soak for 30 minutes up to overnight
• If short on time, lightly spray seeds before planting
• For very small seeds, do not soak — spray lightly only
• If Regenerate Elixir is unavailable, soak seeds in temperate water overnight

Step 2: Prepare the bed

• Give the garden bed a thorough soaking

 Step 3: Sowing Seed

• Sprinkle the Nutrient Rock Star into the planting row 
• Push seeds into the soil to twice their size in depth
• Cover lightly with soil and do not compact

Step 4: Inital watering

•  Water in gently using a mist or soft spray
• If needed, place your finger over the hose to mimic a spray

Step 5: Ongoing moisture

• Do not drown seeds
• Do not allow them to dry out
• Keep soil softly moist using misting or gentle spray

Step 6: After emergence

• Once seedlings emerge and establish, wait a couple of weeks
• Then move to Planting Seedlings and follow the steps below
• Thin seedlings as required and follow spacing instructions on seed packets

Planting seeds into trays

Step 1: Preparing seed trays

• Mix 2 cups (approx. 500 g) of Nutrient Rock Star into 20\25 L of seed-raising mix
• Use a fine growing medium to ensure good seed-to-soil contact

Step 2: Seed preparation

• Soak seeds in Regenerate Elixir at 5 ml per 1 L of water
• Soak for 30 minutes up to overnight
• If short on time, lightly spray seeds before planting
• For very small seeds, do not soak — spray lightly only
• If Regenerate Elixir is unavailable, soak seeds in temperate water overnight

Step 3: Watering and placement

• Water in well
• Place trays in a warm position
• Check daily and water as required"
  
  

Step 4: Transplanting

• Once seedlings emerge and are ready, follow the steps in Planting Seedlings

PLANTING SEEDLINGS

Pro tip: If you have sandy soil, add Coastal Cure before planting. This is an important step for fixing hydrophobic soil long term.

Soil Preparation and base Nutrition

Step 1: Upfront soil preparation

• Incorporate 1-2 heaped handfuls ( approx 250g per sqm ) of Nutrient Rock Star into the soil 50 – 100 mm ( if possible add some quality compost ( if you are uncertain if your compost is mature wait 1 -2 weeks for it to fully compost to prevent burn) - you are now ready to plant
• If you are planting root veggies, include the Growing Goodness at same rate as the Nutrient Rock Star

Step 2: At Planting 

• Water in well with Happy Gut Tonic
  (20–40 ml per 9 L watering can – covers approx. 10 sqm)
• Water off any residue on foliage to prevent sunburn
• Happy Gut Tonic stimulates early root development for stronger, tougher plants

Step 3: Two weeks after planting

•  Apply The Protein Shake (100% pure fish)
  • 1st application: 180 ml per 9 L
  • 2nd application: 90 ml
  • Maintenance: 45–65 ml
• Water off residue
• This drives healthy vegetative growth

Step 4: Ongoing establishment feeding 

• Alternate Happy Gut Tonic and The Protein Shake weekly as a soil drench or foliar spray
• Products can be mixed if required (may fizz slightly — this is normal

Step 5: Microbial and mineral support

•  Apply and alternate every third week:
  • Jurassic Juice: 20 ml
  • Regenerate Elixir: 20–40 ml

Step 6: Mid -growth and flowering stage

• At mid-growth for leafy greens, or first flower for fruiting plants (tomatoes, peas, etc.):
  • Apply Nutrient Rock Star as a light top dress around the base of plants
  • Sprinkle Growing Goodness at the same time
  • Must be watered in
• Can be timed with liquid feeding to save water (optional)

Step 8 : Ongoing liquid feeding routine 

• Continue weekly alternation of Happy Gut Tonic and The Protein Shake
• Every third week, alternate Jurassic Juice and Regenerate Elixir

Step 9:  Second growth, flowering or at ripening for edibles

• Apply another light top dress of Nutrient Rock Star
• Supports mineral transfer into fruit development and improves nutrient density of your produce

Step 10: End of crop Nutrition

• Use Regenerate Elixir toward crop maturity to drive calcium and trace elements

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Organic fertiliser rates for existing garden beds

Pro Tip (Hydrophobic soils) :

If dealing with hydrophobic soil, apply an upfront addition of Nutrient Rock Star. Then apply Jurassic Juice weekly at 50–100 ml per 9 L for 6 weeks, then reduce to fortnightly until improvement is visible. In summer heat, return to fortnightly if required 

Follow the steps above, replacing the incorporation of Nutrient Rock Star with a top dress applied around the base of plants and watered in well.

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