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Using Blood Meal and Bone Meal in Vegetable Gardens

Organic Fertilization for Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Beans, and More

Blood meal (nitrogen) and bone meal (phosphorus) benefit all listed vegetables and flowers.

Application

Incorporate into soil in spring; lightly till or hoe in.
Add small amounts before second plantings in summer/fall.

Watering Guidelines

Aim for 1 inch per week.
Drip irrigation or hand wand preferred.
Avoid wetting tomato foliage.
Check soil moisture 3 inches deep.

Pond Plants

No specific recommendation for muriate of potash in ponds; consult aquatic specialists.

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