{"product_id":"organic-liquid-veg-bloom-bundle","title":"Liquid Veg \u0026 Bloom Bundle | Organic Feed","description":"\u003c!-- Dr Forest — Veg \u0026 Bloom Booster Bundle Product Page --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Prefix: vbb --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .drf-wrap *, .drf-wrap *::before, .drf-wrap *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  .drf-wrap { font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; color: #2c2c2c; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }\n  :root { --drf-grn:#1B3D2F; --drf-grn-light:#E8F0EB; --drf-grn-mid:#4a7a5e; --drf-grn-dark:#0f2a1e; --drf-gold:#C5A55A; --drf-gold-light:#FAF7F0; --drf-cream:#F5F2EC; --drf-border:#d4cfc5; --drf-muted:#666; }\n  .drf-wrap h2 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.9em; color: var(--drf-grn); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 0.5em; }\n  .drf-wrap h3 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.35em; color: var(--drf-grn); 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}\n  .drf-sep { border: none; border-top: 2px solid var(--drf-gold); margin: 1.5em 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-tabs-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"drf-vbb-tabset\" id=\"drf-vbb-tab1\" checked\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"drf-vbb-tabset\" id=\"drf-vbb-tab2\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"drf-vbb-tabset\" id=\"drf-vbb-tab3\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"drf-vbb-tabset\" id=\"drf-vbb-tab4\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"drf-tab-labels\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"drf-vbb-tab1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"drf-vbb-tab2\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"drf-vbb-tab3\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"drf-vbb-tab4\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"drf-panels\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 1 — OVERVIEW ═══════════ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-vbb-panel1\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eVeg \u0026amp; Bloom Booster Bundle — living fermented supplements for the full crop cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-badge-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-gold\"\u003eBundle — Save vs Buying Separately\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eFermented with EM-1\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eVeg + Bloom Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eLiving Microorganisms\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eHandcrafted in Stockport\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eRecycled Plastic Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo handcrafted fermented fertilisers — one for vegetative growth, one for flowering and fruiting — designed to work as a pair across the entire crop cycle. Both are fermented with the same \u003cstrong\u003eEM-1 beneficial microbe culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining biological continuity in the root zone from transplanting to harvest. Both contain \u003cstrong\u003ein-house grown aloe vera\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehumic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e. The difference is what feeds the plant at each stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-stats\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eBottles Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003eFull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eCrop Cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003eEM-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eLiving Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e3+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eMonths Fermented\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow the system works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare-box\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eVeg Booster — transplant to first flower buds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e for leaf expansion, stem development, and root establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMealworm frass — nitrogen + chitin for immune defence priming\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWorm castings — beneficial microbes and humic substances\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eScottish seaweed — natural cytokinins and auxins for cell division\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAloe vera, humic acid, EM-1 culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare-box\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eBloom Booster — first flower buds to harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e — phosphorus and potassium for flowering and fruiting without pushing leaf growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMicronised rock phosphate — fermented for 3+ months into plant-available P\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSulphate of potash + potassium mineral — dual K for fruit quality and sugar transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOrganic banana peel — potassium and organic acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAloe vera, humic acid, EM-1 culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eZero nitrogen means you can apply right through to harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe transition point is simple: \u003cstrong\u003euse Veg Booster weekly until you see flower buds forming, then switch to Bloom Booster weekly for the rest of the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both products use the same dilution rates, the same application methods, and the same EM-1 culture — the only thing that changes is the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eThese are supplements, not base feeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth the Veg and Bloom Boosters are designed to be used \u003cstrong\u003ealongside\u003c\/strong\u003e a base Dr Forest fertiliser — not as replacements. Use them as weekly additions to your existing feeding programme to add beneficial microbes, biostimulants, and stage-specific nutrition on top of your base NPK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eHandcrafted in Stockport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth products are fermented by hand in small batches at our workshop in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The aloe vera is grown organically in-house at Dr Forest HQ. Each batch takes a minimum of 14 weeks to produce. Supplied in recycled plastic bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 2 — WHAT'S INSIDE ═══════════ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-vbb-panel2\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside: ingredients \u0026amp; fermentation process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eShared foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth products share the same biological foundation: \u003cstrong\u003eDr Higa's EM-1\u003c\/strong\u003e (Effective Microorganisms — phototrophic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, actinomycetes, beneficial fungi), \u003cstrong\u003ealoe vera\u003c\/strong\u003e (grown in-house, contains salicylic acid and saponins), \u003cstrong\u003ehumic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e (chelator and microbial food), \u003cstrong\u003emolasses\u003c\/strong\u003e (microbial energy source), and \u003cstrong\u003eSupa Cera C powder\u003c\/strong\u003e (EM ceramic). Both undergo the same two-stage fermentation: 3+ months anaerobic mineral\/organic extraction, then 2 weeks EM-1 activation at 25°C+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"drf-sep\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVeg Booster — Unique Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMealworm frass:\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and chitin. The chitin triggers chitinase enzyme production in plants, priming immune defences against fungal pathogens and root-feeding insects. \u003cstrong\u003eWorm castings:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humic substances, beneficial microorganisms, and plant growth hormones — fermented to extract these compounds into solution. \u003cstrong\u003eScottish seaweed:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural cytokinins, auxins, alginates, and mannitol — plant growth hormones that promote cell division, root initiation, and stress tolerance. British-sourced from the Scottish coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBloom Booster — Unique Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicronised rock phosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural phosphorus source dissolved through 3+ months of anaerobic fermentation into plant-available forms — the energy currency that flowering demands. \u003cstrong\u003eSulphate of potash:\u003c\/strong\u003e chloride-free, fast-acting potassium for sugar transport and fruit quality. \u003cstrong\u003ePotassium mineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-release potassium for sustained background supply. \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic banana peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e potassium-rich organic matter fermented with the EM-1 culture, also contributing phosphorus and organic acids. The Bloom Booster contains \u003cstrong\u003ezero nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e — deliberately, so it can be used right through late bloom to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Pair Works Better Than Either Alone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants have fundamentally different nutritional needs during vegetative growth and reproductive development. During the veg phase, nitrogen drives leaf expansion and stem development — the solar panels and plumbing the plant needs before it can produce fruit. During flowering, excess nitrogen diverts energy away from reproduction and delays ripening. By switching from a nitrogen-rich Veg Booster to a zero-nitrogen Bloom Booster at the right moment, you match the supplement to the plant's actual demand at each stage. The shared EM-1 culture maintains biological continuity — the same beneficial organisms colonise and persist in the root zone throughout the entire crop cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLiving Fermentation vs Sterile Fertiliser\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth products arrive containing active, living microorganisms. Conventional liquid fertilisers are sterile chemical solutions — they feed the plant but do nothing for the soil biology. These fermented supplements inoculate the root zone with beneficial bacteria, yeasts, and fungi while simultaneously delivering mineral nutrition and biostimulant compounds. Each weekly application reinforces the microbial workforce in the soil, building disease suppression, nutrient cycling, and organic matter breakdown capacity over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 3 — HOW TO USE ═══════════ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-vbb-panel3\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to use: the full-season fermented programme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eBoth products — same rates, same methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eVeg Booster and Bloom Booster use identical dilution rates and application methods. The only thing that changes when you switch is the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eApplication rates — both products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFoliar spray\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 ml per litre of water  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain through a fine sieve or muslin before adding to a sprayer. Apply as a fine mist to both leaf surfaces in early morning or late evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoot drench\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–20 ml per litre of water  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDilute and pour directly around the root zone. This is the preferred method for delivering the beneficial microorganisms to the soil. No straining required for watering can application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe seasonal programme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhase 1 — Vegetative growth (Veg Booster)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e After transplanting or once seedlings are established  |  \u003cstrong\u003eEnd:\u003c\/strong\u003e When flower buds first appear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Veg Booster weekly alongside your base fertiliser (Veg 4-4-4, All-Purpose 6-6-6, or crop-specific). The nitrogen, chitin, and seaweed hormones support rapid leaf and root development. The EM-1 culture begins colonising the root zone from the first application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhase 2 — Flowering and fruiting (Bloom Booster)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e When flower buds first appear  |  \u003cstrong\u003eEnd:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to Bloom Booster weekly alongside your base fertiliser. The zero-nitrogen formula delivers phosphorus and potassium for flowering and fruit development without pushing unwanted leaf growth. Because it contains no nitrogen, you can continue applying right through to harvest — no need to stop early. The same EM-1 culture is maintained in the root zone, ensuring biological continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eThis is a fermented product — both bottles smell strong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sour, yeasty odour is completely normal and indicates active microbial cultures. It dissipates rapidly after dilution. Shake both bottles vigorously before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eThe complete programme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr Forest granular fertiliser (Veg 4-4-4, Tomato 3-4-6, Rose 5-3-5, etc.) applied as directed. \u003cstrong\u003eWeekly supplement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veg Booster during vegetative growth → Bloom Booster from flowering onwards. \u003cstrong\u003eFortnightly biostimulant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003cstrong\u003eSeaweed Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional growth hormones and alginates. \u003cstrong\u003eFruiting calcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003cstrong\u003eCal-Mino\u003c\/strong\u003e chelated calcium from fruit set onwards. This four-layer system covers mineral nutrition, living biology, biostimulants, and calcium delivery across the entire crop cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 4 — FAQ ═══════════ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"drf-panel\" id=\"drf-vbb-panel4\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq1\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq1\"\u003eWhat is in this bundle?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOne bottle of \u003cstrong\u003eVeg Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e and one bottle of \u003cstrong\u003eBloom Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e — both fermented with EM-1 beneficial microorganisms. Choose your size: 250ml+250ml, 500ml+500ml, or 1000ml+1000ml.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq2\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq2\"\u003eWhen do I switch from Veg to Bloom?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhen you see the first flower buds forming. This is the transition point — the plant is shifting from vegetative growth to reproductive development. Switch bottles and continue the same weekly application schedule.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq3\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq3\"\u003eDo I need both, or can I just use one?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBoth are available individually. But they are designed as a pair — different ingredients matched to different growth stages. Using both gives your plants the right nutrition at the right time, with biological continuity from the same EM-1 culture throughout. The bundle saves versus buying separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq4\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq4\"\u003eCan I use these as my only fertiliser?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNo. Both products are supplements — they add microbes, biostimulants, and stage-specific nutrition on top of a base feed. Use alongside a Dr Forest base fertiliser (Veg 4-4-4, All-Purpose 6-6-6, Tomato 3-4-6, etc.) for complete mineral nutrition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq5\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq5\"\u003eWhy does the Bloom Booster have zero nitrogen?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNitrogen pushes vegetative growth — leaf and stem development. During flowering and fruiting, excess nitrogen diverts energy away from reproduction, delays ripening, and dilutes fruit sugars. The zero-nitrogen Bloom Booster delivers phosphorus and potassium without any of these side effects, and can be used right through to harvest without needing to stop early.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq6\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq6\"\u003eWhy do they smell so strong?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBoth are fermented products containing active microbial cultures. The sour, yeasty smell is normal and indicates a healthy fermentation. The odour dissipates rapidly after dilution and application.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq7\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq7\"\u003eDo I need to strain before use?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFor root drench with a watering can — no. For foliar spraying — yes, strain through a fine sieve or muslin to prevent sprayer nozzle blockages. Both products are pre-strained through 200 micron during bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq8\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq8\"\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCool place, out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze or exceed 35°C. The bottles may produce gas from ongoing microbial activity — open carefully. Use within 6 months for best results. Shake vigorously before each use.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"drf-vbb-faq9\"\u003e\u003clabel class=\"drf-faq-q\" for=\"drf-vbb-faq9\"\u003eAre the bottles recyclable?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eYes. Both products are supplied in recycled plastic bottles.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dr Forest","offers":[{"title":"500ml \u0026 500ml","offer_id":43697975984315,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000ml \u0026 1000ml","offer_id":43697976049851,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"250ml \u0026 250ml","offer_id":43961671680187,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/8194\/8504\/files\/organic-liquid-veg-bloom-booster-bundle-fermented-em-1-fertiliser-267.webp?v=1772228944","url":"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/organic-liquid-veg-bloom-bundle","provider":"Dr Forest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}