Miracle-Gro
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food
Garden Products
55
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (4)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chelated Micronutrients (EDTA-bound) | Caution | EDTA chelating agent is persistent in the environment; does not biodegrade readily |
| Phosphorus (Ammonium Phosphate) 8% | Caution | Synthetic phosphorus; major contributor to algal blooms and dead zones when it reaches waterways |
| Potassium (Muriate of Potash) 16% | Low Risk | Mined potassium salt; generally low risk though high chloride content can damage salt-sensitive plants |
| Synthetic Nitrogen (Urea, Ammonium Phosphate) 24% | Caution | Highly concentrated synthetic nitrogen; contributes to soil salinization and waterway eutrophication with overuse |