Many people think that organic plant food comes in just one kind but actually; this comes in several different types. The source of the organic plant food differs from each other. These can be used for many different purposes and does not harm both the person handling it and the environment. Ideally, no chemicals are used in the processing and manufacture of these different types of organic plant food.

Manure

Animal excrement is one of the most common organic plant food available in the world. Not all kinds of excrement is ideal as plant food because there are many different levels of acidity and composition corresponding to the source animal. The ideal sources of manure as organic plant food are horses, cows, pigs, sheep and chicken. The most commonly used manure, without any need for processing, are those of the horse and cow. Plants of all kinds benefit from manure as their organic plant food and so does the environment.

Bone Meal

This type of organic plant food is sourced from bones of different animals or one particular animal. These sources are usually chicken and cows, animals that we slaughter for our food. Bone meal is derived from crushing the bones and grinding the bones of the animals. Plants that benefit from bone meal are those that are planted as bulbs. Since bone meal decomposes slowly, you do not need to add it as frequently as manure.

Blood Meal And Fish Emulsion

Both these types of organic plant food are rich in nitrogen which makes them not as usable as the others mentioned above for general kinds of plants. Mushrooms will benefit from these. Blood meal is derived from cow's blood while fish emulsion is derived from fish that have not passed standards or is on its way to rotting. Both can have a strong smell upon initial application but the smell goes away after a day or two.

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Many people use the garbage disposal to get rid of their meal leftovers. Actually many of the leftovers of the foods that we eat can be used to start your own organic plant food source. It is usually the foods that are from plant sources that are ideal to put into a compost heap at the back of your garden but animal sources can also be used if you want. The process is somewhat long and tedious but you can have your own organic plant food heap in just a few months. Ideally the leftovers should be mixed with old dried leaves and then covered with soil. After a month or two you can use your organic plant food for your gardening needs.