Another option to fix the start-up issue is squeeze the Plant Food bottle for five seconds while the feeder is running. Injecting product also helps to activate the system. Once the feeder is activated, it will remain primed for future usage. The starter kit comes with one 16-fl. oz. bottle of LiquaFeed® All Purpose Plant Food which can be used to feed all types of in-ground and container flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and houseplants

One of the best parts of the Universal Feeder is that it can stay on your spigot all season. Just like any watering device, remove the Feeder when freezing weather is expected (below 32 degrees) and store indoors.Does the LiquaFeed® Universal Feeder require different LiquaFeed® refill bottles than the ones used with LiquaFeed® Advance Starter Kit?

If using the Universal Feeder with a drip irrigation system, we recommend using enough emitters to produce a minimum of 12 gallons per hour outflow. No, your plants will not be overfed or burn. Since water is constantly being introduced with the plant food, the mixture will drain down or spread across the soil profile, so plant toxicity is never realized. The Universal Feeder takes the guesswork out of feeding by automatically mixing the right amount of nutrients, so you dont have to worry about over or under feeding your plants. Why is the fluid level in the bottle not going down when the LiquaFeed® Universal Feeder is on the Feed setting? Feed by spraying the soil at the base of the plant until soil is saturated. One plant food bottle will last approximately 15 minutes with continuous use.Leakage from hole directly behind the green Feed/Water knob: No, recommend calling 1-800-645-8166 to return it for a replacement Universal Feeder.

Leakage from the slot underneath threaded green nut where the garden hose attaches to the Feeder: If the leakage is a short burst occurring right after pressure is relieved from the garden hose, then yes. If leakage is constant during use, then no, call 1-800-645-8166 to return it for a replacement Universal Feeder.Water pressure is typically determined by the city or an external pump. It is a measure of how much force is acting on a specific area. Think of it as the water flowing into your home and out of your spigot. If the bottle slumps a bit due to the angle of your spigot, just ensure that it is mostly vertical. Otherwise, you can place the Universal Feeder on the ground attached to a leader hose. Leakage from threaded green nut connection where the Feeder attaches to the spigot: First try realigning the threading to make sure you have a good connection to the spigot. If the leak does not stop after tightening the nut, call 1-800-645-8166 to get assistance or return it for a replacement Universal Feeder. Introducing the New Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed® Universal Feeder. Now feeding is as easy as watering, no matter how you water your plants. The feeder connects directly to your spigot, so you can attach your favorite watering device to feed your plants using any Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed® Plant Food bottle.

Adding additional feeders in the same line will increase the recommended mix ratio and may cause harm to some plants. We recommend using a splitter to separate each feeder to cover their own feeding area. I left my LiquaFeed® Universal Feeder on the Feed setting for an extended period of time in one area. Will my plants be overfed or harmed? The feeder body can rotate 70 degrees to adjust for most hookup conditions. Grab both sides of the feeder, and give it a twist. Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed® All Purpose Plant Food Advance™ Starter Kit and Tomato, Fruits & Vegetables Plant Food Bundle can help you grow flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs with a reusable garden feeder and enough food to feed 1,600 sq. ft.The LiquaFeed® Universal Feeder gives you the flexibility to feed using any watering device, whether that is a hand sprayer, sprinkler, or even a soaker hose. It's also a great way to fill your watering cans with pre-measured plant food for your container plants. Almost any watering device can be used with the LiquaFeed® Universal Feeder handheld sprayers, soaker hoses, sprinklers, drip irrigation, watering timers, special/ornamental water sprinklers, and even open garden hoses. Its also a great way to fill watering cans with premeasured plant food for your container plants. If it waters, now it can feed! The Feeder may initially have air trapped in the system, which can impact the initial start-up of the internal feeding mechanism. This typically occurs if you are using a watering device with low flow output, such as a soaker hose, drip irrigation, or a mister. Turn knob to FEED. Turn on water and begin feeding with any watering device! Watering times will vary depending on the watering device used. Grow high-quality fruits and vegetables in-ground or in containers with the help of Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed® Tomato, Fruits & Vegetables Plant Food