{"product_id":"foxfarm-open-sesame-soluble-fertilizer","title":"FoxFarm Open Sesame Soluble Fertilizer 5-45-19 — Early Flowering Bloom Booster","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoxFarm \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Sesame\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-phosphorus, water-soluble fertilizer (\u003cstrong\u003e5–45–19\u003c\/strong\u003e) formulated for the \u003cstrong\u003eearly weeks of flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e. When your plants transition out of vegetative growth and begin to set buds, Open Sesame delivers a concentrated burst of phosphorus and potassium right at the root zone to trigger vigorous blooming and strong early bud development. Use it in soil, soilless mixes, containers, hydroponic, and aeroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Sesame is the \u003cstrong\u003efirst step in FoxFarm's Soluble Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sequential bloom-feeding program of \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Sesame\u003c\/strong\u003e (early flowering), followed by \u003cstrong\u003eBeastie Bloomz\u003c\/strong\u003e (mid-bloom), and \u003cstrong\u003eCha Ching\u003c\/strong\u003e (late ripening). Together they carry plants through the entire flowering cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriggers early flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e — the high phosphorus charge signals plants to shift energy into bud and flower production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages multiple bud set\u003c\/strong\u003e for more abundant blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports bigger flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and stronger early fruit\/bud formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-acting and fully soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e — dissolves completely and goes straight to work at the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — works in soil, soilless, hydroponic, and aeroponic setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStand-alone use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tsp (6 g) per gallon (4 L) of water in the reservoir. Flush every two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ to 1 tsp (3–6 g) per gallon (4 L) of water. Feed once per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined with other nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ to ½ tsp (1.5–3 g) per gallon (4 L) in the reservoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ to ½ tsp (1.5–3 g) per gallon (4 L) of water. Feed once per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with Open Sesame every other watering, starting around the fifth or sixth week of a plant's life. Always fill your reservoir with fresh water, add Open Sesame to the final volume of water, and mix thoroughly. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e mix soluble powders together in dry form, and \u003cstrong\u003edo not\u003c\/strong\u003e use as a foliar spray. Always adjust fertilizer dosage to plant response, and refer to the FoxFarm Feeding Schedule for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: FoxFarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed analysis (N–P–K): 5–45–19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulation: water-soluble powder fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage: early flowering \/ bloom initiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible systems: soil, soilless mixes, containers, hydroponics, aeroponics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 1 lb (453 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 752289201639\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Do the Numbers 5-45-19 Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three numbers on every fertilizer label are the \u003cstrong\u003eN–P–K ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — the percentage by weight of the three primary plant nutrients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 — Nitrogen (N):\u003c\/strong\u003e drives leafy, vegetative growth. 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The very high 45 is what makes Open Sesame a true bloom-initiator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19 — Potassium (K₂O):\u003c\/strong\u003e supports overall plant vigor, water regulation, and the quality and structure of the flowers that phosphorus helps initiate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, a \u003cstrong\u003e5–45–19\u003c\/strong\u003e blend tells you this is a low-nitrogen, very-high-phosphorus, moderate-potassium fertilizer — exactly the profile you want to kick off the flowering stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo's to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FoxFarm","offers":[{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":54566514426148,"sku":"38573","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/foxfarm-open-sesame-soluble-fertilizer-1-lb_d8887ab6-d281-46a6-be70-210df7f76669.png?v=1781016744","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/foxfarm-open-sesame-soluble-fertilizer","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}