Product Description

Blood Meal (12-0-0) - A natural source of nitrogen, blood meal is ideal for promoting lush and green vegetative growth. The high nitrogen is rapidly available, making it ideal for heavy feeders, such as leafy greens, corn, brassica crops, tomatoes and peppers. Blood meal should be incorporated into the soil prior to planting or worked into the soil around existing plants. Blood meal lasts for 6 to 8 weeks in the soil. Can also be used to assist in heating up compost piles. Application rate: VEGETABLE GARDENS (NEW): apply 2-3 lbs per 100 square foot and thoroughly mix into the top 3″ of soil, OUTDOOR CONTAINERS (NEW): add 1-2 tsp per gallon of soil and mix thoroughly, ESTABLISHED PLANTS (GARDEN): side dress 1-2 tsp, once monthly during growth season, ESTABLISHED PLANTS (CONTAINER OUTDOOR): mix 1 tsp per gallon into the soil surface once each month during the growing season, TRANSPLANTS: add 1 tsp per hole, mix into soil and water in well.