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Fertilizing with fish emulsion9/2/2023 The safest option is to know your soils fertility ( soil test) and to add the proper product, at the proper rate, and at the proper time.įish emulsion and fish meal contain the nitrogen, phosphorus and a few micronutrients needed by plants. So choosing organic fertilizer does not mean that this is the safest, most environmentally friendly option. Misuse of any fertilizer, organic or inorganic, can contribute to pollution, nutrient deficiency, and plant burn. I want to address a misconception that organic fertilizers are safer than inorganic fertilizers. When following label directions and applying correctly, both inorganic and organic fertilizers are safe for plants and the environment. Most of my garden friends, myself included, fertilize with a combination of both, organic and inorganic. Fish emulsion and fish meal are often sold as organic fertilizers. Garden centers have a huge selection of either inorganic or organic fertilizers. This is after, I have applied my compost and still have a nutrient deficiency. When it’s time to replenish nutrients to my garden soil, I grab my purse and head to my favorite garden center (always looking for an excuse to pop in and see what’s new). As gardeners, we know that soil fertility is key to promoting vigorous plant growth and development. Since we are on the topic of fish, I thought it time I blog about fertilizing with fish emulsion and/or fish meal. I went ahead and buried Goldie deep in the middle, hoping the mice won’t sniff him out. You are not supposed to put meat in your compost pile because it will draw rodents. Morbid I know, but fish emulsion and fish meal are common garden fertilizers and the little ‘ole fish will add nutrients to our compost. When Mom is a gardener, the fish does not get flushed, it gets buried deep in the compost pile. After I broke the news to my three girls, it was time to bury our beloved (often neglected) fish, Goldie. I don’t know how long he had been floating but it was obvious, our beta fish had passed away.
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