Story: Organic Plant Food vs the Alternatives
Episode: 8
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 4th October 2025

Scotts Organic range is designed to make sure plants get all they need to grow organically. Trevor explores the benefits of organic gardening using a certified organic plant food.

• Organic is a mega trend in Australia, with consumer demand for natural and healthy choices, including in the garden, with 69% of Australian households that buy garden care products open to buying organic garden care. At a macro level, the organic trend is focused on wellness, mental health, lifestyle, and the environment, and “good for you, good for the planet.” Consumers are looking for healthier and more sustainable choices for themselves and their families (both human and fur babies)
• Scotts has developed a range of products certified for organic gardening, including plant food and potting mix. This allows consumers who want to grow naturally. An eco-friendly organic formula with essential nutrients to enrich the soil and encourage beneficial microbes, stronger plant growth with deeper roots, and healthier foliage. From potting mix and soil improver to liquid plant food, essentials for every organic garden and stage of growing
• Scotts Organic plant food is designed to make plants grow, compared to a plant tonic or garden treatment. To be called a plant food or fertiliser, it needs to contain plant macronutrients, including NPK, which a plant tonic or garden treatment doesn't have.
• Scotts Organic range is certified for organic gardening by Australian Organic Limited. This means Scotts is audited each year by the Australian Organic certifiers to ensure it only contains ingredients that are acceptable for use in organic gardening, such as those that are naturally occurring or come from animal, vegetable, or microbiological origins.
• Scotts Organic range has been developed in Australia in Scotts' unique research facility for proven results. Scotts’ research team has tested different formulations to produce an organic range that gives the best results. They test their products against other products to make sure that Scotts is superior based on health, growth, and longevity.
• Scotts Organic pouches are designed for less plastic and less waste. Small steps can make a significant difference, with 65% less plastic compared to buying a bottle.

For more information, head to:
www.lovethegarden.com.au/