I am not sure about the question. Are you asking if you should use a 16-16-16 fertilize in your vegetable garden? If that is the question than yes, a complete plant food with all three of the most important nutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is good for veggies. You might want to check to see if your fertilizer also contains micro nutrients and minerals such as copper and iron. Just be sure to follow the instructions and do not over fertilize or you could burn your plants. A slow release plant food is best. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti