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- Annie B. Bond
- June 16, 2005
- 4:00 pm
- 29 comments
Blended organic fertilizers are useful when soil fertility is in question, when starting a new garden or trying to revitalize a garden. Natural source fertilizers are slow release and continue to work as they slowly break down. Over time, once soil fertility is re-established, the need for these supplements will decline.
Learn this fertilizer formula, here:
Steve Solomon’s Formula (NPK 1:1.5:1)
Measure by volume:
4 parts seed meal (canoloa, alfalfa or soy) or fishmeal
1 part dolomite lime
1 part rock phosphate or 1/2 part bonemeal
1 part kelp meal
Blend well, but mix again before application. Work in lightly under young transplants, or sidedress along existing plants. Apply around the drip line of plants and work in gently so as not to damage the roots. Granulated fertilizer takes three to four weeks to break down before roots can access it.
Seedmeals=nitrogen source (N) for healthy leafy greens
Rock phosphate=phosphorus (P) for fruits and flowers
Kelp meal=potassium (potash) (K) for roots and overall good health
Lime counteracts soil acidity and adds calcium and magnesium
Read more: Nature, Lawns & Gardens, npk, plant fertilizer
Adapted from A Year on The Garden Path, by Carolyn Herriot (Earthfuture/Lantern, 2005). Copyright (c) 2005 by Carolyn Herriot. Reprinted by permission of Lantern Books.
Adapted from A Year on The Garden Path, by Carolyn Herriot (Earthfuture/Lantern, 2005).
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownEggshells are also great. Dry some eggshells then put into a blender until they resemble a fine dust. Prinkle under your plants for extra calcium.
Thanks.
WHEN I WORKED AT THE BAIT SHOP I USED THE WATER FROM THE FISH TANKS TO WATER MY PLANTS, THEY DID GREAT!
Great ideas. Thanks.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info Annie and I have passed it along top my gardening friends via email.
Good idea but sort of hard to do.
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Thanks for the article.
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