Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics 8-3-5 Fertilizer – Organic Gardening

Organic Gardening for Stress-Tolerant, Lush Growth

Strengthen your garden against heat, drought, and wear with Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics 8-3-5 Fertilizer. A balanced, all-natural formulation made from premium organic ingredients like feather meal, meat & bone meal, blood meal, and langbeinite, this fertilizer delivers steady nutrition and secondary minerals to help lawns, landscape plantings, and ornamentals thrive—even under environmental stress. If you’ve been looking for “organic fertilizer for drought stress,” “slow release 8-3-5 lawn fertilizer,” or “fertilizer that strengthens turf under heat,” this is the formula that delivers.

Guaranteed Analysis & Nutrient Highlights

Total Nitrogen (N): 8.00%
 • Water-insoluble portion (≈ 7.20%) supplies slow-release nitrogen that supports long lasting growth.
 • Minor water-soluble portion gives gentle early color without risking nitrogen burn.

Available Phosphate (P₂O₅): 3.00% – supports root development, flowering, and helps plants establish more robust root systems.

Soluble Potash (K₂O): 5.00% – contributes to stress resistance, disease tolerance, and overall plant vigor.

Additional Minerals: Calcium (~3%), Magnesium (~2.2%), Sulfur (~4%) to strengthen cell walls, support chlorophyll production, and aid metabolic processes.

This nutrient mix mirrors what gardeners appreciate in similar 8-3-5 blends like Down To Earth Bio-Turf, which emphasize slow release nitrogen and extra potassium for stress resilience. 

Key Benefits — What You’ll See in Your Garden

Slower, steady green-up without risky nitrogen surges; safer for lawns and ornamentals during hot weather.

Improved heat, drought, and traffic stress tolerance — potassium and secondary nutrients help plants recover and resist environmental strain.

Deeper, more resilient roots that can access moisture better, especially valuable after aeration or during dry spells.

Greater soil biology and organic matter, leading to long-term soil fertility and structure improvement.

Richer foliage, more vibrant flowering, and better performance for everything from turf to shrubs to vegetable gardens.

Ideal Use Cases

Turfgrass / Sports Fields — Apply before summer heat or after core aeration to help turf maintain rich color and resilience. Especially effective for overseeding and lawn renovation.

General Landscape Beds & Ornamentals — Enhances bloom longevity and improves leaf color in annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs, even under environmental stress.

Vegetable Gardens & Raised Beds — Provides balanced nutrition for vegetables, especially heavy feeders, supporting steady yields and leaf health during warm weather or inconsistent watering.

Warm-Season Grasses & High-Wear Areas — Strengthens lawns, pathways, and high-traffic spaces with stress-buffering nutrients like potassium, calcium, and sulfur.

How & When to Apply

Application Rate: Typically 6.25 to 12.50 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. gives about 0.50–1.00 lb actual nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. (mirroring recommended rates in comparable 8-3-5 organic lawn fertilizers) 

Apply in spring or early summer when the lawn is active, or after stress periods like drought. Avoid heavy use during peak heat unless combined with excellent watering.

Best results when applied after aeration — the soil opens up, letting nutrients reach roots more effectively.

Water in right after application. Maintain light watering over the next few days to help activate soil microbes and dissolve soluble nutrients.