Organic fertilizers feed the soil ecosystem, which feeds your plants—slowly, sustainably, and without the salt burn or groundwater pollution of synthetics.
| Fertilizer | N-P-K (Approx.) | Key Benefits | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compost / Humus | 1-1-1 (variable) | Soil structure, moisture retention, microbial life, slow-release nutrients | All gardens; base amendment |
| Composted Manure (Cow, Horse, Poultry) | 1-1-1 to 3-2-2 | Balanced nutrients + organic matter; poultry highest N | Vegetable beds, fruit trees |
| Blood Meal | 12-0-0 | Fast N boost; deters deer/rabbits | Leafy greens, corn, heavy feeders |
| Bone Meal | 3-15-0 | High P for roots, blooms, fruit set; Ca for tomatoes | Bulbs, tomatoes, root crops |
| Fish Meal / Emulsion | 5-2-2 / 5-1-1 | Balanced + micros; fast-acting liquid option | Seedlings, containers, foliar feed |
| Kelp / Seaweed | 1-0-4 + micros | Growth hormones, stress resistance, K for fruit quality | Transplants, fruiting crops, stress |
| Cottonseed Meal | 6-2-1 | Slow-release N; acidifies soil (good for blueberries) | Acid-loving plants, general use |
| Soybean Meal | 7-1-2 | Slow N; vegan alternative to blood meal | Nitrogen-demanding crops |
| Rock Phosphate | 0-30-0 | Very slow P release; lasts years | Long-term soil building |
| Greensand | 0-0-3 + Fe, Mg, trace | K + micronutrients; loosens clay | Potassium needs, heavy soils |
| Wood Ash | 0-1-5 + Ca | Fast K & Ca; raises pH (use sparingly) | Fruit trees, brassicas; not acid-lovers |
Organic fertility is a marathon, not a sprint. Feed the soil, and the harvest follows.
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