We moved into a new house last year with a big backyard. I have been wanting to have a vegetable garden for years and now I finally have the chance. I think I got a little excited and jumped the gun a little bit with my planting. Near the end of February I tilled up my garden space and planted some potatoes, which are now doing well. About a week ago I planted some beans,cowpeas,corn and sunflowers which are now starting to sprout. The problem is, I didn't think to add fertilizer before I planted. My soil looks pretty poor so I think they are going to need some fertilizer. I bought some 10-10-10 last night but on the bag it says not to put close to any plants. I am scared of burning my new seedlings and potato plants. How should I fertilize. Should I wait until the plants are bigger and tougher? Should spread some fertilizer now a few inches or a foot or so from my seedlings? If so, how far away from them should I spread the fertilizer?

Thanks!