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Best Home & Garden Products For Vermont

Vermont

Growing Season

Short

Winter Lows (F)

-35 to -15

Annual Rainfall

38-45

Soil pH

5.0-6.5

Organic Matter

Moderate-High forests

Nutrient Availability 

Low; acidic; needs lime

Regional Characteristics

USDA Zone(s):

Survey garden bed and note deficiency symptoms. Map high-need zones.

First Fall Frost:

Sandy areas and fruiting sections need more K than shaded areas.

Avg Annual Rainfall (in):

Don't leave granules on surface in hot weather - damages plants.

Min Winter Temp (°F)

Calculate 1-2 lbs per 100 sq ft. For 10x20 garden (200 sq ft), use 2-4 lbs.

Frost-Free Days

Weigh fertilizer on kitchen scale. One cup 0-0-60 weighs ~0.5 lb.

Seasonal Distribution

Don't exceed 2 lbs per 100 sq ft per application. Split heavy doses.

Heat Zone (Days >86°F)

Broadcast granules evenly across soil surface. Work into top 2-3 inches with cultivator.

Season Length

Sandy areas and fruiting sections need more K than shaded areas.

Avg Annual Snowfall (in)

Don't spread on windy days - granules drift causing uneven application.

Temp Extremes & Variability

Water thoroughly with 1-2 inches to dissolve granules and move K into root zone.

Avg Annual Temp (°F)

Incorporation prevents salt buildup and gets K to roots faster.

Drought Freq/Severity

Don't leave granules on surface in hot weather - damages plants.

Organic Fertilizers For Your Area

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organic Blueberry Fertilizer

[4-6-4 NPK] Vermont's acidic soils and cool climate create ideal conditions for highbush blueberries, and this acidifying formula maintains optimal pH. The elemental sulfur keeps soil in the critical 4.5-5.0 pH range these acid-loving plants require. Slow-release nutrition from protein meals matches Vermont's short but intense growing season.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organic Evergreen Fertilizer

[4-6-4 NPK] Vermont's iconic conifers and broadleaf evergreens require acidifying nutrition to thrive in the state's already acidic soils. This formula prevents the chlorosis that can develop in evergreens while providing iron and manganese for deep green color. Perfect for maintaining the evergreen forests and landscapes Vermont is known for.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Kelp Meal

[1-0-2 NPK] Vermont's harsh winters with temperatures reaching -30°F make kelp meal's frost tolerance compounds essential for plant survival. The natural cytokinins help plants maximize the short 100-140 day growing season. Over 60 trace minerals support healthy growth in Vermont's acidic, often rocky soils.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Bone Meal

[0-13-0 NPK] Vermont's cool, acidic soils make phosphorus availability challenging, and bone meal's slow-release form ensures season-long feeding. The calcium strengthens cell walls for improved winter survival in one of America's coldest states. Essential for establishing the deep root systems perennials need to survive Vermont winters.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Feather Meal

[12-0-0 NPK] Vermont's cool soils slow feather meal's release, providing nitrogen throughout the short but intense growing season. This sustained feeding matches Vermont's condensed summer growth period without promoting soft fall growth that can't harden before frost. Ideal for heavy feeders in Vermont's organic-focused gardening community.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Bio Char

Vermont's rocky, thin soils benefit tremendously from biochar's ability to improve water retention and nutrient holding. The black carbon absorbs solar heat, warming soil earlier in spring to extend the precious growing season. This permanent amendment provides habitat for beneficial soil microorganisms in Vermont's challenging climate.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organic Garden and Tomato

[5-3-4 NPK] Vermont's short growing season demands fast-maturing tomato varieties supported by balanced nutrition. The calcium content prevents blossom end rot during the state's variable summer weather. This OMRI-listed formula aligns with Vermont's strong organic farming tradition and environmental values.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Soy Bean Meal

[7-1-2 NPK] This gentle nitrogen source won't burn plants in Vermont's cool spring soils when microbial activity is low. The moderate release provides steady nutrition as soils warm through Vermont's brief summer. Perfect for feeding transplants that must establish quickly in Vermont's short planting window.

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Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organic Green Sand

Vermont's glacial soils often lack trace minerals that greensand provides from ancient marine deposits. The slow-release potassium improves cold hardiness and fruit quality in Vermont's challenging climate. This amendment also helps improve structure in Vermont's often rocky, thin soils.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Magnesium Sulfate

Vermont's acidic soils can create magnesium deficiency symptoms even when adequate levels are present. This fast-acting supplement corrects problems quickly during the short growing season when every day counts. Essential for chlorophyll production and photosynthesis efficiency in Vermont's limited sunshine.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Blood Meal

[12-0-0 NPK] When Vermont's brief warm season arrives, blood meal provides the fast nitrogen boost plants need to maximize growth. This quick-release formula greens up crops within days during the critical summer months. Also effective for deterring moose and deer from Vermont's gardens.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Fruit Tree Fertilizer

[10-2-8 NPK] Vermont's apple industry and home orchards require nutrition that supports both fruit production and winter hardiness. High potassium content builds cold hardiness for surviving Vermont's -30°F winter extremes. This organic formula supports Vermont's strong agricultural heritage and farm-to-table movement.

Commercial Fertilizers For Your Area

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Seed Potato Fertilizer

[8-16-16 NPK] Vermont's potatoes are renowned for quality, and this phosphorus-rich formula promotes excellent tuber development. The low nitrogen prevents excessive vine growth during Vermont's short season. Higher potassium improves storage quality for Vermont's traditional winter keeping.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth 10-10-10 Fertilizer – Multi Purpose

[10-10-10 NPK] Vermont gardeners need reliable performance in a short season, and this balanced formula delivers. The versatile nutrition works across Vermont's varied soil conditions and microclimates. Perfect for gardens facing the state's challenging growing conditions.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Garden & Tomato Fertilizer

[5-10-10 NPK] Vermont's short season demands fast-maturing tomato varieties supported by proper nutrition. This formula's higher phosphorus promotes root development in Vermont's often-cool soils. The balanced ratio supports quick establishment and fruit development.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Apple Tree Fertilizer

[6-0-16 NPK] Vermont's apple industry produces world-class fruit with this potassium-rich formula. The low nitrogen prevents excessive growth while high potassium builds winter hardiness for surviving Vermont's harsh winters. Essential for Vermont's iconic orchards.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Blueberry Mix Fertilizer

[10-10-10 NPK] Vermont's acidic soils are naturally suited to blueberry production with proper balanced nutrition. This formula supports productive bushes for the state's numerous u-pick farms. The balanced nutrients promote both fruit production and winter hardiness.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Garlic + Onion Fertilizer

[10-10-10 NPK] Vermont's cold winters provide perfect vernalization for hardneck garlic varieties planted in fall. This balanced formula supports establishment and bulb development for excellent harvests. Fall-planted garlic is a reliable crop for Vermont's challenging conditions.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Evergreen Fertilizer

[5-10-10 NPK] Vermont's iconic evergreen forests and foundation plantings require balanced nutrition for health. This formula supports conifers stressed by harsh winters and variable conditions. Higher phosphorus promotes root development for winter survival.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth 0-0-60 Fertilizer – Potassium

[0-0-60 NPK] Potassium is critical for cold hardiness in Vermont where winter temperatures reach -30°F. Apply in late summer to help perennials and trees harden off before the extreme winter. This concentrated formula builds maximum cold tolerance.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth 0-46-0 Fertilizer – Triple Phosphate

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth 0-46-0 Fertilizer – Triple Phosphate

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Asparagus Fertilizer

[16-10-13 NPK] Asparagus thrives in Vermont's cold winters which provide necessary dormancy for productive beds. This formula supports fern growth that feeds roots for next year's harvest. Vermont's asparagus is prized for intense flavor.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Shade Trees Fertilizer

[5-10-10 NPK] Vermont's sugar maples and other shade trees define the landscape and deserve proper nutrition. This formula supports trees stressed by the state's extreme winters and variable conditions. Essential for maintaining Vermont's famous fall foliage.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Strawberry Fertilizer

[10-5-13 NPK] Vermont's cold-hardy strawberry varieties produce intensely flavored fruit with this specialized nutrition. Higher potassium promotes sweetness during the concentrated harvest season. The formula helps plants survive Vermont's harsh winters.

Best Seed For Your Area

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Kentucky Bluegrass (Grasses)

Kentucky bluegrass thrives in Vermont's cold winters and cool summers, creating beautiful Green Mountain lawns. Its extreme cold hardiness ensures survival through Vermont's harsh winters. The self-repairing growth recovers from winter damage quickly.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Creeping Red Fescue (Grasses)

Creeping red fescue excels in Vermont's shaded conditions and acidic soils. Its fine texture creates an attractive lawn under Vermont's famous maple trees. Low maintenance requirements suit Vermont's short growing season.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Timothy Grass (Grasses)

[1-0-2 NPK] Vermont's harsh winters with temperatures reaching -30°F make kelp meal's frost tolerance compounds essential for plant survival. The natural cytokinins help plants maximize the short 100-140 day growing season. Over 60 trace minerals support healthy growth in Vermont's acidic, often rocky soils.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Orchardgrass (Grasses)

Orchardgrass provides high yields of quality forage for Vermont's dairy farms. Its shade tolerance makes it perfect for Vermont's wooded pastures. Early spring growth provides valuable early-season grazing.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf White Clover (Legumes)

White clover thrives in Vermont's cool climate, adding nitrogen to lawns and pastures naturally. Its cold hardiness and shade tolerance suit Vermont's conditions. Popular in Vermont's eco-conscious gardening community.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Growth Garlic + Onion Fertilizer

Alsike clover is extremely cold hardy, thriving in Vermont where other clovers struggle. It tolerates the wet, acidic soils common in Vermont's valleys. Pink and white flowers attract pollinators throughout Vermont's brief summer.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Winter Rye Grass Seed

Winter rye is essential for Vermont cover cropping, protecting soil through the state's long winters. Its extreme cold tolerance ensures survival in Vermont's harsh conditions. Early spring growth provides erosion control.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Turnip (Brassicas)

Turnips mature quickly enough to produce forage during Vermont's short season. The bulbs become sweet after Vermont's hard frosts, providing late-season wildlife forage. Fast establishment from July planting maximizes production.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Birdsfoot Trefoil (Legumes)

Birdsfoot trefoil is exceptionally winter hardy and tolerates Vermont's wet, acidic soils. It doesn't cause bloat in livestock, making it safe for Vermont pastures. Its deep taproot provides drought tolerance.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Magnesium Sulfate

[16-10-13 NPK] Asparagus thrives in Vermont's cold winters which provide necessary dormancy for productive beds. This formula supports fern growth that feeds roots for next year's harvest. Vermont's asparagus is prized for intense flavor.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Balanced Lawn Mix

This balanced mix combines cold-hardy species for reliable lawn establishment in Vermont. Multiple species provide insurance against winter damage. Perfect for new lawns in Vermont communities.

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Grazing Pasture Mix

This pasture mix is designed for Vermont's dairy industry, combining cold-hardy species. Multiple grasses and legumes provide nutrition throughout the grazing season. Essential for Vermont's sustainable agriculture.

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