I have been gathering evidence for this post since mid July. I came across a recipe for plant food online that caught my eye. To be honest, the fact that it had shampoo and beer in it was the main reason it made me curious. So, I read the post, and then I read all the comments. I even made Dan read them too. I needed him to be on board, and I was already sold on the idea. I couldn’t help it. I had to try it myself. Because you know me, I have to see things for myself.
You guys. IT WORKED! But, you don’t have to trust my words…hold on, and I’ll show you picture proof.
We started the flower bed project back in May of this year, and this is what we started with…
Then, we planted flowers and vines throughout the flower bed.
This picture below was the day I mixed up the magic flower food recipe on July 20th.
Approximately three weeks later on August 13th there was already a significant and noticeable change in the plants. Look how much bigger the vines are specifically!
This picture was taken last night Sept 7th. As you can see, the plant food definitely worked.
The flowers are absolutely beautiful. I will be using this recipe again for sure.
The four ingredients you need are: Shampoo, Ammonia, 1 can of Beer, and 1 Sleeve of Miracle Grow and a Hose Feeder.
Here is the plant food recipe:
12 oz can of beer, I buy the cheapest I can find at the store
1 cup cheap shampoo
1 sleeve miracle grow
1 cup ammonia
And a miracle grow sprayer.
But, if you want more information, I think it’s only fair for you to click over to find out the details, instructions, and dos and don’ts from the original post.
Be careful not to use plant food when it’s too hot or you will burn up your flower garden quickly. I always use it at dusk.
Happy planting!
xoxo,
Brooke
Wow, what a difference it made. I’ll have to give it a try. Crazy ingredients, that’s for sure!
Definitely going to give this plant food recipe a try next spring. Fall is knocking on our door, so my unfortunate looking flower beds will have to wait a ‘few’ more months before I give them any kind of attention. In the meantime I’ll just stare at this picture you’ve shared of your fabulous flower bed, and dream of what could be.. lol. Great job!
Hi
I am going to give this a try too. I just started to get into gardening and this will help. Thanks
Brooke!
So glad our family secret worked for you!!! It is insane how well it works!! Your yard looks amazing! 🙂
Thanks Andie! We will be using your recipe for many years to come!
Haw you mixture the product.
Please
I mix the product in a bowl and use a paint stir stick to mix it well. Then I pour it into the miracle grow spray dispenser. One recipe fills the dispenser 1 and a half times.
So.. all of you who said you gonna try this recipe does it work? Wondering about the ammonia
It works AMAZING!
Has anyone used this recently?
I used it last week. It’s AMAZING.
So can we use this on house plants? I’ve been looking for a recipe! I had some gnats and a florist told me to soak chewing tobacco in water for a day, then drain, (discard the tobacco) and pour the water(stinky and gross at that point) in the plants. It works! I was sure a stranger asking to buy chewing tobacco! Hadn’t a clue what to buy! Like you, I bought the cheapest!
How much is a sleeve of miracle grow? I only have a tub of it
I buy the huge bulk miracle grow package that has multiple applications inside. A “sleeve” is one clear pouch.
Can’t wait to try this!! One question: what is a “sleeve” of Miracle Grow?
Thanks!!
I buy the huge bulk miracle grows that have multiple applications inside. A “sleeve” is one clear pouch.
How often do you do this? Weekly? Monthly?
Weekly!