Organic Fertilizer Basics for a Community Garden

Choose locally available organic fertilizers. Granular types: incorporate into soil 1 month before planting. Liquids (fish emulsion, seaweed): apply anytime, great for transplant watering.

Key Steps

• Follow package rates—more isn't better.
• Different crops need different feeding; research each.
• Soil test the whole garden first to target amendments.
• Build soil organic matter (compost, leaves) to reduce future fertilizer needs.

Healthy soil biology is the long-term foundation of organic fertility.