How to Double Your Summer Harvests—Without Harsh Chemicals

Written by: Vanessa Dawson

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Time to read 2 min

When summer fruits start to form, your garden needs more than water and sunshine—it needs nutrient support to help those tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers reach their full potential. Feeding at the right time can mean the difference between a few tiny tomatoes… and a basket full of flavorful, homegrown produce.

Why Feeding Fruit & Veggies is Important

As plants put energy into producing fruit, they pull nutrients from the soil—especially nitrogen, potassium, and calcium. Without regular feeding, you’ll start to see:

  • Fruit drop or rot

  • Small or underdeveloped fruit

  • Yellowing leaves

  • Overall plant fatigue

That’s where Arber’s Organic Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer comes in. It’s a gentle, organic formula designed for summer crops at their peak.

When to Feed for Best Results

Feed your fruiting plants every two weeks during the growing season. Start when you first see baby fruits forming and continue through harvest.

How to Use Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer

  1. For Potted Plants: Apply 3 tbsp per gallon of soil (approx. 8 inch pot) evenly on the surface around the plant. Mix thoroughly into the potting mix before adding to the container, or directly into the top layer of the soil. Water thoroughly.
  2. For In-Ground: Apply 6 tbsp and mix into the top 3-6 inches of the soil. Water thoroughly. Note: 3 lb bag covers 30 sq feet.
  3. For Raised Beds: Apply 1 ½ cups per 10 square feet of growing area. Mix into the top 3-6 inches of the soil. Water thoroughly.

For lushest, greenest results, apply to soil once per month.


Garden Favorites That Love a Mid-Summer Boost

  • Tomatoes – Prevent blossom end rot and boost fruit size.
  • Peppers – Support flowering and spicy flavor.
  • Zucchini & Cucumbers – Encourage constant production.
  • Melons & Squash – Fuel bigger vines and sweeter fruit.

"I've been using Arber's Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer for 3 months and have noticed vigorous lush growth in my garden and increased production. It's easy to apply and gives my plants the nutrients they need to produce vigorously!"

— Tahiri,F., CA

Ready to grow more this season? Shop Arber’s Organic Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer and get healthier plants, fuller harvest baskets, and bigger return.


Arber’s Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer takes the guesswork out of feeding your plants. With a powerful blend of organic ingredients, it strengthens roots, boosts production, and improves overall plant resilience.

Quick Tips from Arber's Founder

FAQs

I just applied the Organic Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer on my edible plants. How soon can I safely harvest and enjoy?

We use organic ingredients at the core of all of our products—no synthetic chemicals, just nature helping nature. Your edible plants are safe to harvest and enjoy immediately after applying our Organic Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer, So feel at ease to eat, spray, and play all in the same day!

Is the Organic Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer safe to use around my pets and my kids?

Please feel at ease that all of our products, including the Organic Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer, are not hazardous to people, pets, pollinators, or our planet. Our products have undergone significant third-party toxicity and safety testing—outperforming all other chemicals and organics in terms of safety. So please feel at ease when using our products around your pets and your kids!

When using the Organic Fruit & Veggie Fertilizer, how often and how much should I apply?

For increased harvest and lushest results, we recommend applying to the your soil once per month. Check out our ‘How To Use’ video in the section below for detailed instructions on how much to use depending on your plants and your green space.