Plant Feeding Guide: Heavy, Medium & Light Feeders

Plant Feeding Guide: Heavy, Medium & Light Feeders

Source: Plantura Plant Feeding Guide

Apple (Malus domestica) -- Medium Feeder

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) -- Medium Feeder

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) -- Heavy Feeder

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) -- Medium Feeder

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) -- Heavy Feeder

Astilbe (Astilbe spp.) -- Heavy Feeder

Aubergine / Eggplant (Solanum melongena) -- Heavy Feeder

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) -- Heavy Feeder

Bean (Phaseolus spp.) -- Light Feeder

Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) -- Medium Feeder

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) -- Medium Feeder

Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) -- Heavy Feeder

Borage (Borago officinalis) -- Heavy Feeder

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) -- Heavy Feeder

Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea) -- Heavy Feeder

Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) -- Heavy Feeder

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) -- Heavy Feeder

Capsicum & Chillies (Capsicum annuum) -- Heavy Feeder

Carrot (Daucus carota) -- Medium Feeder

Catmint (Nepeta cataria) -- Light Feeder

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) -- Heavy Feeder

Celery (Apium graveolens) -- Heavy Feeder

Chard (Beta vulgaris) -- Medium Feeder

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) -- Light Feeder

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) -- Medium Feeder

Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa) -- Medium Feeder

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) -- Medium Feeder

Coneflower (Echinacea spp.) -- Light Feeder

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) -- Medium Feeder

Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.) -- Light Feeder

Corn (Zea mays) -- Heavy Feeder

Courgette / Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) -- Heavy Feeder

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) -- Heavy Feeder

Currant (Ribes spp.) -- Medium Feeder

Dahlia (Dahlia spp.) -- Heavy Feeder

Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) -- Medium Feeder

Dill (Anethum graveolens) -- Light Feeder

Endive (Cichorium endivia) -- Light Feeder

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) -- Medium Feeder

Garlic (Allium sativum) -- Medium Feeder

Grape (Vitis vinifera) -- Medium Feeder

Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.) -- Heavy Feeder

Kale (Brassica oleracea) -- Medium Feeder

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea) -- Medium Feeder

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) -- Medium Feeder

Leek (Allium porrum) -- Heavy Feeder

Melon (Cucumis melo) -- Heavy Feeder

Mint (Mentha spp.) -- Light Feeder

Onion (Allium cepa) -- Medium Feeder

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) -- Medium Feeder

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) -- Medium Feeder

Pea (Pisum sativum) -- Light Feeder

Peach (Prunus persica) -- Medium Feeder

Pear (Pyrus spp.) -- Medium Feeder

Peony (Paeonia spp.) -- Heavy Feeder

Plum (Prunus domestica) -- Medium Feeder

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) -- Heavy Feeder

Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) -- Heavy Feeder

Radish (Raphanus sativus) -- Medium Feeder

Rhubarb (Rheum × hybridum) -- Heavy Feeder

Rose (Rosa spp.) -- Heavy Feeder

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) -- Light Feeder

Sage (Salvia officinalis) -- Light Feeder

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) -- Medium Feeder

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) -- Medium Feeder

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) -- Heavy Feeder

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) -- Heavy Feeder

Turnip (Brassica rapa) -- Light Feeder

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) -- Heavy Feeder