Abstract: An encapsulated fertilizer that is made up of a water-soluble film having a compartment containing a pre-selected amount of fertilizer granules. The fertilizer granules include at least three nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium and are selected to target specific types of plants. Each fertilizer granule has a low salt index and is in a stable, non-leachable form. For proper manufacture, each fertilizer granule have aspect ratios dissimilar to 1 and low Sieve Grading Number. The water-soluble film pod is able to dissolve rapidly when exposed to an amount of water at a temperature of above 35 degrees Fahrenheit.