ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR PLANTS AT THE RIGHT TIME—OR ARE YOU WASTING FERTILIZER? 🌱

Welcome to Growing With Charles Malki — Podcast Episode 4!

I’m Charles Malki, co-founder of IV Organic and host of the IV Organic YouTube channel.

In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—aspects of gardening:

🌱 PLANT NUTRITION & PLANT METABOLISM

Most gardeners know about N-P-K (Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium), but did you know that plants require an entire spectrum of nutrients to grow, flower, produce fruit, and remain healthy?

IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE:

🌿 Why N-P-K is only the beginning

🌿 The importance of calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and essential micronutrients

🌿 How plant nutrition compares to human nutrition

🌿 Why MAY is one of the most important times of the year to feed your plants

🌿 Why spring and fall applications should generally be reduced

🌿 Why winter fertilizing can result in poor absorption and increased runoff

🌿 How foliar feeding can help provide nutrients when root uptake is limited

🌿 Why foliar feeding can be particularly valuable for citrus and other evergreen/tropical-type plants

🌿 How proper nutrition can help prepare your plants for maximum flowering and fruit production

And we’ll discuss an important concept:

PLANTS DON'T JUST NEED “FOOD”—THEY NEED THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS, IN THE RIGHT AMOUNTS, AT THE RIGHT TIME.

Just like humans need a variety of vitamins and minerals, plants require a complete nutritional profile to thrive.

🍊 FEED YOUR PLANTS… AND THEY’LL FEED YOU!

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🌱 ABOUT CHARLES MALKI

Charles Malki is the co-founder of IV Organic, host of the IV Organic YouTube channel, and author of:

📖 Saving the World with the Home Garden: Improving Our Planet’s Health with Natural Gardening Lessons

Learn more about IV Organic:

🌿 PROTECT. FEED. GROW.

Whether you're growing fruit trees, vegetables, flowers, or an entire backyard garden, our goal is simple:

HELP YOU PROTECT. FEED. GROW.

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Growing with Charles Malki – Episode 3

Charles Malki, co-founder of IV Organic and host of the IV Organic YouTube channel—America’s leading garden-product channel—shares practical insights into organic gardening and pest management. He is also the author of Saving The World With The Home Garden—Improving Our Planet’s Health With Natural Gardening Lessons.

In this episode, we explore an important principle: pests are a natural and necessary part of every organic garden. Learn how to better understand their role and how to manage them responsibly using balanced, effective methods.

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Let’s Keep Growing! 🌱

Plant Evolution: The Importance of Native Plants in Every Garden

In this episode of Growing with Charles Malki, we explore plant evolution and why native plants play a critical role in healthy, sustainable gardens. Charles also answers listener questions submitted over the past week.

Why native plants matter in every garden

How plant evolution impacts garden health and ecosystems

Q&A from customers across the country

13:43 – Tri N. (Lakewood, CA)

15:14 – Drexel J.

17:03 – Tony K. (Lewis County, WA)

23:21 – Christina L.

🎉 Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Christina L. — winner of a FREE IV Organic® product (up to a $40 value) plus passion fruit vine cuttings!

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Welcome to the Growing with Charles Malki Podcast - Episode 1

Charles Malki is an author, inventor, influencer, philanthropist, and community leader. He is the co-founder of IVOrganics.com brand products and host of IV Organic YouTube-- America’s leading garden-product YouTube channel.

The podcast primarily focuses on gardening, while also expanding into broader conversations on ecology, health, finance, law, religion, and many other subjects—there are truly no limits to the topics explored. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions and insights from leading experts across a wide range of disciplines.

Charles Malki’s work has been published in the Journal of Surgical Research and the American Federation of Medical Research. At the heart of all his achievements is a deep love of life and a passion for educating others on the limitless topics connected to plant sciences—and their benefits for individuals, families, communities, and the planet.

Growing with Charles Malki is available across all major social media platforms and podcast directories. Whether you prefer to watch or listen, the show is accessible wherever podcasts are found.

Let’s Keep Growing!

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YOUR QUESTIONS AND PARTICIPATION ARE ENCOURAGED:

• Email: [email protected]

• Voicemail: (800) 875-0336

Please include the following information when submitting a question:

• First name • City and state • Growing zone

* Listener questions are selected at random and at the sole discretion of the show. Selection and response are not guaranteed.

** One participant featured on the podcast will be selected at random to receive a FREE IV Organic®, including free shipping within the United States.  Up to a $40 value.

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OUR MOST Frequently Asked Questions:

0:35 -- Q: What is the difference between IV Organic® 3-in-1 Plant Guard & IV Organic® White Wash products?

A: The 3-in-1 (Yellow Label) has 7 natural oils, including castor, cinnamon, clove, garlic, peppermint, rosemary and spearmint oils, which naturally repel most insects and rodents. The 3-in-1 benefits are: (1) sunburn (Summer Sunburn, Winter Sunscald), (2) Insect Repellent, and (3) Rodent Repellent. The WhiteWash (Blue Label) is oil-free. The primary function of this product is protection from sunburn, Summer Sunburn and Winter Sunscald. Both products have diatomaceous earth which offer some pest repellent protection.

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2:11 -- Q: IV Organic® 3-in-1 Plant Guard & IV Organic® White Wash products are available in many colors, including: white, brown, green, grey & greige. Does it matter which color is used?

A: Color white naturally reflects the most light & heat. White is also the most popular selling color. However, if aesthetics is important as well, IV Organic® has several colors available to best match your tree’s trunk & lower branches. All colors offer protection from damaging summer sunburn & winter sunscald.

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3:10 -- Q: What is the difference between IV Organic® All Purpose Fertilizers, Super Blend & Premium Blend?

A: Both organic fertilizers offer plants ALL 6 MacroNutrients that ALL plants need: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S), Calcium (Ca); plus many MicroNutrients. Other brands only focus on N-P-K. ‘Super Blend’ (Yellow Label) has a higher percentage of N-P-K (3-3-3) PLUS Azomite® (crushed volcanic rock) which offers plants many MicroNutrients too! ‘Premium Blend’ (Blue Label) has a lower percent of N-P-K (2-2-2) and offers a more competitive price to get ALL 6 MacroNutrients to your plants.

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4:49 -- Q: When should I fertilize my plants & trees?

A: Generally, you should be feeding (fertilizing) your plants during the growing seasons of Spring, Summer & early Fall. Apply the fertilizer in granular form typically offers 60-90 days of food with each watering. Applying the fertilizer in liquid form typically offers 2-3 weeks of food, and should be repeated every 2-4 weeks. Potted plants should be fertilized more frequently, as the nutrients are leached out between waterings—So, a monthly application for potted plants during the growing season typically works best. Another helpful tip is to apply less fertilizer to your plants, but more frequently, if you have the time – As most commercial growers & nurseries. Winter time is a great time to foliar feed your tropical and every green plants, as roots are predominately dormant and cold, foliar feeding is a great way to get the nutrients plants need into the plant to improve its tolerance to weather extremes, quickly correct nutrient deficiencies and maximum productivity (blooms, fruits and growth) come the following spring. IV Organic® All Purpose Fertilizer can be used in multiple ways, including, granular soil feed, foliar feed and/ or compost tea—detail directions on the back label.

Welcome to the Growing with Charles Malki Podcast - Episode 1

Charles Malki is an author, inventor, influencer, philanthropist, and community leader. He is the co-founder of IVOrganics.com brand products and host of IV Organic YouTube-- America’s leading garden-product YouTube channel.

The podcast primarily focuses on gardening, while also expanding into broader conversations on ecology, health, finance, law, religion, and many other subjects—there are truly no limits to the topics explored. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions and insights from leading experts across a wide range of disciplines.

Charles Malki’s work has been published in the Journal of Surgical Research and the American Federation of Medical Research. At the heart of all his achievements is a deep love of life and a passion for educating others on the limitless topics connected to plant sciences—and their benefits for individuals, families, communities, and the planet.

Growing with Charles Malki is available across all major social media platforms and podcast directories. Whether you prefer to watch or listen, the show is accessible wherever podcasts are found.

Let’s Keep Growing!

________________________________________

YOUR QUESTIONS AND PARTICIPATION ARE ENCOURAGED:

• Email: [email protected]

• Voicemail: (800) 875-0336

Please include the following information when submitting a question:

• First name • City and state • Growing zone

* Listener questions are selected at random and at the sole discretion of the show. Selection and response are not guaranteed.

** One participant featured on the podcast will be selected at random to receive a FREE IV Organic®, including free shipping within the United States.  Up to a $40 value.

____________________________________

OUR MOST Frequently Asked Questions:

0:35 -- Q: What is the difference between IV Organic® 3-in-1 Plant Guard & IV Organic® White Wash products?

A: The 3-in-1 (Yellow Label) has 7 natural oils, including castor, cinnamon, clove, garlic, peppermint, rosemary and spearmint oils, which naturally repel most insects and rodents. The 3-in-1 benefits are: (1) sunburn (Summer Sunburn, Winter Sunscald), (2) Insect Repellent, and (3) Rodent Repellent. The WhiteWash (Blue Label) is oil-free. The primary function of this product is protection from sunburn, Summer Sunburn and Winter Sunscald. Both products have diatomaceous earth which offer some pest repellent protection.

______

2:11 -- Q: IV Organic® 3-in-1 Plant Guard & IV Organic® White Wash products are available in many colors, including: white, brown, green, grey & greige. Does it matter which color is used?

A: Color white naturally reflects the most light & heat. White is also the most popular selling color. However, if aesthetics is important as well, IV Organic® has several colors available to best match your tree’s trunk & lower branches. All colors offer protection from damaging summer sunburn & winter sunscald.

______

3:10 -- Q: What is the difference between IV Organic® All Purpose Fertilizers, Super Blend & Premium Blend?

A: Both organic fertilizers offer plants ALL 6 MacroNutrients that ALL plants need: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S), Calcium (Ca); plus many MicroNutrients. Other brands only focus on N-P-K. ‘Super Blend’ (Yellow Label) has a higher percentage of N-P-K (3-3-3) PLUS Azomite® (crushed volcanic rock) which offers plants many MicroNutrients too! ‘Premium Blend’ (Blue Label) has a lower percent of N-P-K (2-2-2) and offers a more competitive price to get ALL 6 MacroNutrients to your plants.

_____

4:49 -- Q: When should I fertilize my plants & trees?

A: Generally, you should be feeding (fertilizing) your plants during the growing seasons of Spring, Summer & early Fall. Apply the fertilizer in granular form typically offers 60-90 days of food with each watering. Applying the fertilizer in liquid form typically offers 2-3 weeks of food, and should be repeated every 2-4 weeks. Potted plants should be fertilized more frequently, as the nutrients are leached out between waterings—So, a monthly application for potted plants during the growing season typically works best. Another helpful tip is to apply less fertilizer to your plants, but more frequently, if you have the time – As most commercial growers & nurseries. Winter time is a great time to foliar feed your tropical and every green plants, as roots are predominately dormant and cold, foliar feeding is a great way to get the nutrients plants need into the plant to improve its tolerance to weather extremes, quickly correct nutrient deficiencies and maximum productivity (blooms, fruits and growth) come the following spring. IV Organic® All Purpose Fertilizer can be used in multiple ways, including, granular soil feed, foliar feed and/ or compost tea—detail directions on the back label.

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Your garden needs some helpin',

and we've got what you need!

With IV Organic® products,

it’s easy as 1, 2, 3.

We've got the fertilizers,

to keep plants healthy too.

With ALL six (6) macronutrients.

Just NPK won't do.

Our whitewash is all-natural,

'cause latex ruins your soil.

Protect your tree from insects,

from sunburn and sunscald.

And our 3-in-1 Plant Guard has horticultural oils.

To give them full protection, for their stems, leaves and trunk.

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