How to Fertilize Organically

Transitioning from chemical fertilizer to organic fertilizer takes some research. Organic fertilizer is made up of the remains of plants and animals. Some say growing food that is free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers is much more healthful than using synthetic fertilizers. Below are a few examples of how to fertilize organically.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Sprinkle blood meal or cottonseed meal around the soil surrounding the plants. Both add nitrogen to the soil; however, the cottonseed meal lasts quite a bit longer than the bone meal. Bone meal is derived from meats.

2. Toss a couple of handfuls of alfalfa pellets onto the surrounding soil. This has micro-nutrients and amino acids, which promotes growth.

3. Dust some milogranite lightly on the surface of the soil. This is a slow-release fertilizer that contains micro-nutrients.

4. Pour agricultural molasses lightly on the surface of the soil. This stimulates the growth of micro-organisms, which are key in keeping the soil.

5. Layer composted horse manure about three-inches deep. Manure will help the decomposition of the soil and plants giving the plants more nutrients.

6. Water thoroughly after any of these applications to aid the process of decomposition.

7. Composting is good for garden soil. The microbial decomposition of organic wastes under controlled conditions results in artificial manure.

Tips & Warnings

• The Extremely Green website offers an organic fertilizer and soil amendment guide that you may find helpful.
• Don't over-fertilize your plants. After fertilizing the soil for three years, it should be heavily fertilized.

Resources

• The Extremely Green website has an organic fertilizer and soil amendment guide.

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