Date: 13 Jul 2023
Fertilizing during rainy season
Q: I have installed your Robuster unit to fertilize my fruit trees, but here in Florida, it is the rainy season and most of the time I do not need to irrigate during the summer. What do you recommend to keep up with fertilizing program?
For in the ground plants
If there are frequent rains, it's not necessary to use any fertilizers except for slowly soluble ones. During rainy periods, use a slow release fertilizer. Simply scatter 3 oz per 100 square ft. You can adjust the amount based on your specific area and number of plants.
Additionally, for foliar treatments, use Sunshine SuperFood microelement supplement and Sunshine Epi biostimulator.
When you water next time, regardless of whether it rained or not, resume
using liquid Sunshine Boosters.
For potted plants
When you water your potted plants, use liquid Sunshine Boosters. Every 1 or 2 weeks (we recommend weekly), apply Sunshine Garden Series (the same type you are using when watering) for foliar treatment. Use the same dosage as you would for watering. By following these recommendations, you can ensure that your plants receive the appropriate nutrients during the rainy season.
Date: 16 Dec 2021
Why should you use Sunshine Boosters?
by Ed Jones, the Booster guy
...You have heard it before, but I will tell you again. Sunshine Boosters are safe to use with every watering. It means that you can use Sunshine Boosters amino acid based fertilizers whenever you water your plants, even in the winter. Why is that so important?..
...We normally stop using dry, timed release, fertilizers around the first of November and not resume using them until the first part of March. This is true in many areas of the deep south where the ground stays above freezing year round...
However, it is safe to use Sunshine Boosters during these cooler months... Temperature does not play a role in the absorption of nutrients when using Sunshine Boosters...
To find out how it works, see Ed's new Article Why should you use Sunshine Boosters. If you want to learn even more in depth, check out his blog: Micronutrients Delivery Systems.
As of this writing, all Sunshine Boosters are on Holiday Sale. There are boosters for all different types of plants. Check them out and -
Give your plants a little something extra for Christmas!
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Date: 28 Dec 2025
🎉 2026 Gardening Resolution That Actually Works
According to our experts: Smokey and Sunshine. When we say experts, we do not mean consultants or trend writers. We mean two real gardeners. Smokey watches patterns. Sunshine notices when people rush. Together, they explain what actually works.
Smokey: I am making the plans for 2026. Planning makes gardening successful.
Sunshine: Coffee and donuts help too, so please include them in your plan.
Smokey: Hello gardeners. 2026 is the Year of the Horse.
Sunshine: Horses do not garden.
Smokey: Please do not interrupt me. No, they do not. That is just the
calendar. What matters is what gardeners do at the start of every new year.
They often rush and repeat the same mistakes.
Sunshine: The biggest one is rushing the garden before morning
coffee.
Smokey: Correct. Rushing looks like effort, but it is usually just
impatience. Gardens punish impatience very reliably.
Most early-season problems come from doing things too soon:
- watering before roots are active
- fertilizing before growth begins
- planting before conditions settle
- poking plants daily to check how the roots are growing
Sunshine: If you are poking the roots, the plant was fine until you
started poking it.
Smokey: Good gardening is not constant action. It is knowing when to
act and when to stop interfering.
- Plant when the timing is right.
- Let roots work quietly.
- Leave resting plants alone.
Sunshine: Coffee first. Donuts optional, but highly
recommended.
Smokey: One last thing, while you are not rushing.
Our gift cards are still on promotion. They do not need planting, watering,
or timing decisions today.
A gift card is a symbol of patience. Buy it now. Use it when the moment is
right.
Smokey and Sunshine:
Our resolution for 2026 is simple: stop
rushing the garden.
Wishing you a calm, steady, coffee-fueled 2026 garden
🐾🌿
Date: 17 Mar 2026
Green Magic - 15% Off This Week!
Smokey and Sunshine running a sale of fertilizers at Top Tropicals
Give Your Plants a Strong Start This Spring:
- 🟢Green Magic - 15% OFF 🟢
Build the foundation for the entire growing season with a steady, long-lasting nutrient base!
No coupon needed. The discount is automatically applied at checkout.
Offer valid through 03/21/2026.
Discount applies to Green Magic products only.
🛒 Get your plants some food
- 🐈 Sunshine: So Green Magic feeds the plant for months. Does that mean I can forget about Sunshine Boosters?
- 🐈 Smokey: Not quite. Green Magic is the steady base diet. Sunshine Boosters are the weekly power drink during active growth.
- 🐈 Sunshine: Ah. Like my regular meals and donuts on top.
- 🐈 Smokey: Exactly. Plants eat slowly from Green Magic, and once a week they get a fresh boost.
- 🐈 Sunshine: Sprinkle once, then boosters every week. The plant grows, I drink coffee, and nobody forgets anything important.
- 🐈 Smokey: Except where you left the donuts.
- 🐈 Sunshine: Smokey... nobody forgets donuts. Ever!
- 🐈🐈 More about Smokey & Sunshine
📚 Learn more about plant food:
- Frequently Asked Questions: Plant Nutrition & Fertilizer
- Green Magic + SUNSHINE Boosters: A Complete System for Strong Plant Growth
- Spring Nutrition Strategy: Is Your Garden Starving?
- How to keep your house plants beautiful all year by feeding them right
- Why do you need Sunshine Boosters?
- Which dry fertilizer to use - slow release or controlled release?
- Green Magic effect: before and after
- The SECRET growers never tell you: simple trick how to bring plants back to life and keep green
📱 What are Sunshine Boosters
#Fertilizers #PeopleCats
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Date: 9 Dec 2023
Sunshine supplement kit for cold hardiness
Video by Scott Riddle
Discover the cool story of Scott Riddle, a well-known plant enthusiast with a
popular YouTube channel dedicated to his tropical plant collection. In this video, Scott shares his firsthand experience with our Sunshine micro-element kit, designed to enhance the cold hardiness of
plants.
Living in the unpredictable climate of the California mountains, where he
cultivates tropical plants in a zone higher than recommended, Scott faced the challenge of unexpected freezes. The boosters hopefully will
be a game-changer for him, reinforcing his plants for the winter season. This insightful and
detailed video is a valuable resource for anyone engaged in zone-pushing, aiming
to fortify their tropical plants against the rigors of challenging weather conditions.
Here at Top Tropicals, we have already applied two pre-winter treatments of Sunshine Power-Si formula, in combination with the bio-stimulant Sunshine Epi and micro-elements. One in November, the second one in the beginning of December. So far, after a couple of cold nights, the plants still look happy. Stay warm and get prepared!"
