Want to help ecology and grow those great big tomatoes? Organic Fertilizers

Soybean Meal is a high-nitrogen fertilizer. To get the best price, search for it at animal feed-supply stores. Greenhouse research showed that soybean meal can prevent the germination of small seeds. Soybean Meal is 7 % Nitrogen, 2 % Phosphorus and 1 % Potassium. Application rate: 4 pounds per 100 square feet. Soybean meal fertilizer is a high protein feed that when broken down by microbes provides natural organic nitrogen. It provides a soluble form of phosphorous. Like alfalfa meal, it is particularly beneficial to nitrogen-loving plants, such as roses.

Epsom Salts-- Hydrated magnesium sulfate, used as a fast acting source of magnesium and sulfur. These are elements that are needed in the soil. Excellent organic fertilizer.

Coffee Grounds-- People are finding that a long tossed substance is rich in nitrogen and can be used in the garden and compost piles. Check with your local coffee shop for a steady supply of grounds.

Cocoa Meal Shell Mulch-- WARNING FOR PETS. Cocoa Meal contains three percent nitrogen, four percent total phosphate, and three percent potash. Application rates are normally two hundred to two hundred fifty pounds per acre, due to caffeine content. Cocoa meal is best used as an component in a fertilizer mix than as a direct amendment.

Seaweed-- A saltwater plant, when grounded, will stimulate root growth and has over 60 trace minerals needed by plants. This organic fertilizer when combined with fish emulsion will make the best complete fertilizer. Try it at these good prices, try Seaweed-many different brands

Chilean Nitrate of Soda, also known as Natural Nitrate of Soda, is a highly soluble, quick acting granular fertilizer that is 16 percent nitrogen. It is also high in sodium so do not use it on arid soils where salt buildup is likely or on plants that are sensitive to salt. Chilean nitrate is mined from a desert in northern Chile, most likely the only known deposit of this mineral salt. It should not be depended upon as the only source of nitrogen. Applying this nitrate mixed with an organic amendment like cocoa meal, peanut meal or compost will add to the efficiency of both products.

Azomite-- (0-0-2.5, 5% Calcium)

Molasses-- A food for microorganisms in the soil, also contains trace minerals, sulfur and potash. Molasses plays a very important part of the complete organic program. It can be found here at Both Dry Molasses 5# and 50# and Liguid Molasses in Quarts and Gallons

Humates-- A source of humic acid(organic lawn fertilizer) and trace minerals and is the end result of a successful compost. A broken down form of organic matter. Smells like the forest floor decayed leaves, give it a try Dry humate- 50#

Lava Sand--Ground up Lava, loaded with trace minerals, water holding ability, and is a much needed energy soil amendment which can be found here, lava sand-- 40#.

Lime-- Will adjust the pH of the soil(reduces acidity), contains calcium which keeps magnesium low.

Crab Meal (5-2-0.5)

Sul-po-mag--Natural fertilizer. A source of 22% sulfur, 22% potash, and 11% magnesium right here in 5 and 50 pounds-- Sul-po-mag

Zinc--Traces of this mineral show up in organic fertilizers. Too much of this mineral is toxic---do a soil test first.

Sustane(composted turkey manure)-- A very fast acting 100% organic fertilizers- NPK 5-2-4. From real turkeys

Gypsum -- An excellent source of micronutrients sulfur and calcium. Used in clay soils because of it's draining capabilities and provides aeration.

Earthworm Castings--Organic fertilizer high in useful minerals and bacteria. The n-p-k is high and has over 60 trace minerals, almost an ideal additive to soil. Made from worms digesting organic matter and excretes the castings. *Avoid chemical fertilizers which contain ammonium sulfate that is toxic to earthworms. Get all the Earthworm Castings you need.

Cottonseed Meal-- Made from cotton seed freed from its hulls. Cotton crops are the most sprayed crop with chemical herbicides and pesticides. Best if composted 1st to rid toxic chemicals. Use in compost pile. 6-1-1--Ground from cottonseeds which is a natural fertilizer considered by many to be the second best source of nitrogen after blood meal. Is a slow release fertilizer and adds acidity to the soil.

Corn Gluten Meal-- A natural fertilizer and pre-emergent herbicide. Will keep weeds down if applied at the right time of year and is made from corn.

Compost-- Considered the best organic fertilizer because it is high in microorganisms, humic acid, enzymes, vitamins, and humus. We should make our own. But if you cannot make it try this 50LB Compost Cow Manure.

Bat Guano--Made from bat excretions, a natural fertilizer, all purpose fertilizer containing nitrogen and lots of trace minerals. Give Bat Guano a try.

Blood Meal-- is a dried blood material that is a very good source of nitrogen of around 13%. The organisms in the soil turn it into available nitrogen for plants. Lettuce and corn will benefit greatly. Will aid the compost pile. can be used as top dressing or mix with water and used as a liquid fertilizer. A slow release source of calcium and phosphorus used to increase phophorus levels. Can be recommended for bulbs and most vegetables. Excellent plant food. Blood Meal / 12-1-1, 5 lb.

Bone Meal(steamed) 1-13-0--Is the best source of phosphorus and also contains calcium and some trace minerals. Because of its slow release it is a safe fertilizer especially when potting new or young plants. Perfect for bulbs and good for lowering transplant shock. Promotes healthy root systems. Contains growth regulators and a good source of nitrogen and phosphorus, mostly used around roses. Excellent plant food.

Alfalfa Meal--A very good organic fertilizer for plants and soil. A plant food growth regulator, high in vitamins and minerals. 3-2-2--a green manure crop made from alfalfa which contains a plant growth regulator hormone. It jumpstarts millions of microbes that will then activate soil organisms that convert the surrounding nutrients into an available form to plants. Roses especially love it but acts as a soil amendemnt for all plants. Can be added to compost pile to boost the breakdown of carbon rich materials. Use as a top dressing and water in, apply dry at 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

Kelp Meal-- Made from dried seaweed. Is a good source of copper and boron. Rich in plant food growth hormones. a natural source of chelated trace elements that increases health of the soil and plants. Use as an additive to organic fertilizers at 10 punds per 1000 square feet.

Manure -- Should be composted before using because of nitrogen and ammonia can burn plants. Is rich in nitrogen and can be obtained from many different animals, even horses.

Cover Crops-- They are leguminous plants like clover and grains like rye and oats. Planted as a green manure.

Rock Phosphate-- A dry organic fertilizer used to boost phophorus levels. Slow to dissolve in water so will last for a long time. NPK 0-25-0. RocksAn excellent natural source of phosphorus, calcium and many essential trace elements. It works to build phosphate fertility, increase root activity in transplants and seedlings. Improves the soil and quality of the crops. Will not burn roots. Apply 2 pounds for trees and shrub transplants. 5# and 50# Rock Phosphate great for any transplant.

Potash-- Overall describes material containing potassium. It is potassium carbonate from wood ashes.

Soybean Meal-- A legume made into a organic fertilizer and used for it's nitrogen. NPK 7-1-2.

Feather Meal (12-0-0)--feathers are ground up into a meal. Nitrogen is released over a long period of time. Use with other organic fertilizers as a slow release source of nitrogen.

Fermented Salmon (Coast of Maine) (1.4 - 0.2 - 0.2)

Granite meal--made from soft granite into a rock powder. A source of potassium to help produce sugar and starch for the plants. Its job is to provide trace mineral content where the soil has been overworked and lacking in trace minerals. Apply 75 pounds per 1000 square feet.

Leather Meal--made as a by-product during tanning process. An source of organic, slow-release nitrogen to be added to organic fertilizers mixes.

Soft Rock Phosphate (aka Colloidal Rock Phosphate)--A soft, natural colloidal clay formation that gives up its nutrient slowly enough to last for years without leaching or fixing. Unlike other phosphates, it contains colloidal clay that can bind sandy soils and add to their nutrient holding capacity. Apply 25 pounds per 1000 square feet or a fistful with transplants.

Sulfate of Potash 0-0-52--natural potash that is 51% soluble. Second only to nitrogen in amount needed for plants. It can be applied as a supplement or mixed with other materials. You do need an accurate soil test first.