Total Care

Total Care Organic Soil Fertiliser

Total Care is an all-in-one organic soil fertiliser in granular form that feeds both your soil and your plants in a single mix. With a balanced 4-3-5 NPK ratio, beneficial microorganisms, and essential trace elements packed into 220g of granules, it turns 15-20 litres of ordinary soil into a living, nutrient-rich growing medium. One bag, one mix, and your plants are sorted from root to flower. If you want to buy an organic soil fertiliser that actually simplifies your grow rather than complicating it, this is the one to order.

Why This Organic Soil Fertiliser Beats Bottled Feeds

A single organic soil fertiliser amendment replaces multiple bottles of liquid nutrients, pH adjusters, and microbial supplements for most soil grows. Most growers start with liquid nutrients — a bottle for veg, a bottle for bloom, a bottle for cal-mag, another for microbes. Before you know it, you've got six bottles on the shelf and a feeding schedule that looks like a chemistry exam. Total Care takes a different approach: mix the granules into your soil before potting, and the organic nutrients release slowly as the microorganisms break them down. No mixing, no measuring pH every other day, no burning your roots with a miscalculated feed.

The 4-3-5 NPK ratio is deliberately balanced across all growth stages. The nitrogen (4) drives leaf and stem development during veg. The phosphorus (3) contributes to root establishment and flower formation. The potassium (5) — slightly higher than the other two — strengthens cell walls and contributes to the plant's resilience during flowering, which is exactly when your plants need it most. According to research published by Wageningen University & Research, organic fertiliser granules with balanced NPK ratios and microbial inoculants can improve nutrient uptake efficiency in containerised growing media compared to unfed controls. We've seen growers overthink their nutrient ratios for months. This one just works.

The honest limitation? Total Care is a soil amendment, not a complete feeding programme for heavy-feeding plants in late bloom. If you're pushing large plants hard through an 8-10 week flower cycle, you may want a top-dress or supplemental bloom feed in the final weeks. For autos, smaller plants, and the first 6-7 weeks of photoperiod grows, the 220g pack in 15-20 litres of soil covers you without fuss.

What Makes This Organic Soil Fertiliser Different

The beneficial microorganisms in Total Care are the primary differentiator, colonising the rhizosphere to convert organic matter into plant-available nutrition more efficiently than granules alone. These aren't just nutrients sitting in dirt — they're living cultures that actively work in the zone around your roots. This means your plants can absorb more of what's in the soil, not just what you pour on top. The result, as observed by growers and consistent with findings from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) adjacent agricultural research networks, is fewer deficiencies, better root branching, and a soil structure that stays aerated and well-draining instead of compacting into a brick after three waterings.

The trace elements — humates, vitamins, and essential minerals — fill the gaps that NPK alone misses. Think of them as the difference between eating rice and eating a full meal. Your plant won't die without them, but it won't thrive either. With Total Care, the trace element profile is formulated to contribute to natural pest resistance and stress tolerance, which means less intervention from you and healthier plants overall.

Compared to synthetic slow-release granules like Osmocote, this organic soil fertiliser works with your soil biology rather than bypassing it. Synthetic granules feed the plant directly through salt-based compounds. Organic granules feed the soil, and the soil feeds the plant. The difference shows in root health — organic-fed roots tend to be whiter, denser, and more branched according to grower observations. If you've ever pulled a plant out of its pot and seen a thick, healthy root ball instead of a few sad brown strings, you know what good soil biology looks like.

Total Care Organic Soil Fertiliser Specifications

Total Care contains a 4-3-5 NPK ratio with microorganisms and trace elements in a 220g granular format designed for 15-20 litres of soil.

How to Use Total Care Organic Soil Fertiliser

Using Total Care requires mixing the full 220g pack into 15-20 litres of soil before potting, with no additional base nutrients needed for the first several weeks.

1. Open the 220g pack and pour the entire contents into a mixing container or directly onto 15-20 litres of soil.
2. Mix the granules thoroughly into the soil. You want even distribution — clumps of concentrated fertiliser near roots can cause localised nutrient burn, even with organics.
3. For smaller pots (5-10 litres), use roughly half the pack. For very small containers under 5 litres, scale down to a quarter. The ratio is approximately 11-15g per litre of soil.
4. Fill your pots with the amended soil and transplant or sow directly. Water thoroughly after potting to activate the microorganisms and begin the nutrient release cycle.
5. Water as normal throughout the grow. The granules break down gradually, so you won't need additional base nutrients for the first several weeks.
6. Monitor your plants from week 5-6 onwards. If you notice lighter green leaves or slowed growth in heavy feeders, a light top-dress or supplemental liquid feed can carry you through to harvest.

From Our Counter: What We've Seen With Total Care

We've stocked this organic soil fertiliser since it first arrived at our Amsterdam shop, and the question we get most often from first-time growers is: "Which bottles do I need?" The honest answer for a soil grow in a 15-litre pot is often "none — just get a good all-in-one amendment." That's where Total Care sits. It's the product we'd hand to someone who wants healthy plants without a degree in plant science.

The granules have a slightly earthy, composty smell when you open the pack — nothing unpleasant, just the smell of actual organic matter doing its thing. The texture is coarse and dry, easy to mix without clumping. One thing we'd flag: store the unused portion (if you split the pack for smaller pots) in a sealed bag away from moisture. Organic granules can start breaking down if they get damp before you use them, and nobody wants mouldy fertiliser in their cupboard.

Compared to other organic soil fertiliser options we've carried over the years — including the BioBizz range and various worm casting blends — Total Care stands out for sheer simplicity. There's no brew time, no compost tea setup, no weekly feeding chart taped to your tent pole. You mix it once and water with plain tap water. For growers who want to buy something that just works without the learning curve, it's hard to beat.

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Last updated: April 2026