ALGOplus. The patented fertilizer that revolutionized vegetable production! Its most remarkable feature is that it's 100% mineral based – no chlorides, carbonates or sodium – plus it's odorless, colorless and environmentally safe. It encourages rapid cell growth using three major elements along with micronutrients. Contains a higher percentage of potassium to promote production of larger tomatoes. Use on cucumbers, melons and peppers as well. Use one capful per gallon of water as a regular feed or 1/2 capful to spray directly on the foliage and watch the amazing results. Talk about economical – a one liter bottle makes over 100 gallons of finished fertilizer! There are 12 minerals which are indispensable to all plant life, each playing a distinctive role in the life cycle – ALGOplus contains them all. One of the best fertilizers to hit the American market in years.

They're not just for fall decorations! Easy to plant. Less weeding. Earlier harvests! Straw bale gardening is an inexpensive, low-maintenance way to grow a bounty of food in a small space. All you need is a bale of straw, some fertilizer, and your favorite vegetable seeds! Grow tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, cucumbers and more. Step-by-step instructions show you how to do everything from sourcing the straw and setting up your bale to planting, dealing with weeds, pests and harvesting. Written by Craig LeHoullier. Paperback. 96 pages.

Used by experienced gardeners to provide bottom heat for faster germination of seeds and stronger growth of seedlings. Jump start spring by germinating slow growing plants early on your porch, basement or in the garage. Roll the heavy gauge vinyl mat out on a flat surface, plug it in to a standard outlet and place your seed tray directly on top. Direct contact means no loss of heat. Built-in thermostat keeps temperature 10º to 20ºF above room temperature to a maximum of 85ºF. UL approved. Holds 1 seed starting tray.