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Jobe's 6005 18-Pack Tomato Outdoor Fertilizer Food Spikes

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I've been an avid gardener for many years and have been using these tomato spikes almost that long. These fertilizer spikes are a good way to add nutrients to your plants as they usually last for most of the gardening summer (at least where I've lived in California and Arizona) and once in place, you don't need to worry about having to fertilize the plants any more.

I *plant* them at the same time I put the tomato transplants in the garden -- at least two and sometimes three or four spikes per plant. Because of the high amount of Phosphate (24) in these spikes (the middle number of the fertilizer breakdown of 8-24-8) the plants produce lots and lots of flowers which means lots and lots of tomatoes.

A few years ago I started using them on bell pepper plants, also. Same result: lots and lots of flowers and lots and lots of peppers. IMHO, most fertilizers that stress Phosphate and don't have so much Nitrogen in them (the first 8 in the above formula) will probably produce the same result, but it's the convenience of the spikes that make this product really worth buying.

They seem to be so popular that they fly off the shelves as soon as they are made available when the weather warms up, and if I don't buy them as soon as I see them, they're gone right away. So I started buying on-line so I'll have them when I need them. You might check the gardening sites also for better pricing and cheaper shipping. I just ordered several packs.

I absolutely love this product. I used to live in Louisiana, now I live in Pittsburgh. I order my Jobes spikes online in early spring so that I have plenty to get myself started, and a few extra packs so I can re-apply every 7-8 weeks. I stick them in around the tomatos when I plant the seedlings, and there is nothing more to say. SUCCESS!!!! I recommend them to everyone. I have never heard of anyone being unsuccessful.

TWO THUMBS UP!!!

Great way to fertilize tomatoes....No chance of burning the plant if you follow directions...Performed well... Had lots of lovely tomatoes...Will purchase again..

ive used twice already this year and it realy makes a difference inthe size of the plant and the tomatoes, i left one plant without it to compare and the difference is realy big.

I bought these to help with my parents' tomatoes and peppers and the plants are doing great. This may be partially due to an unusually hot summer and Maxicrop Soluble Powder but I think Jobe's Tomato Spikes help a lot. I bought them because of the reviews, high phosphate content (important for fruiting), lower nitrogen content, and slow-release formula. I then added more sticks about 6 weeks later. I'd recommend this for any fruiting plant. For something that doesn't fruit, go with a more balanced fertilizer or something with more nitrogen.

This is the first time I've tried this product. It has only been a few weeks, but it seems as though my tomatoes have reacted well to this fertilizer. They're full of flowers and show no signs of stress. I would definitely recommend.

I love this plant for food. Just push them in the ground and that's it. And my tomato plants are growing big w/ lots of buds. I highly recommend this product!

I can't believe my tomato plants this year - they are doing great! Two fertilizer spikes per plant - they couldn't be easier to use - and my plants are remarkably bigger and more productive than the ones I didn't feed. Maybe other plant food is cheaper, but these are exceptionally convenient and very effective.

Great way to feed and fertilize your tomato plants without worring about burning them...Did a great job..Tomatoes are big, healthy and producing tremendously.

The product was delivered on time and as stated in advertisement. I am completely satisfied.