Blood Meal 12-0-0 is great for heavy feeders like corn, spinach, broccoli and leafy greens as it provides a readily available source of organic nitrogen.
Nitrogen is essential for all types of growing plants and an adequate seasonal supply ensures plenty of shoots, flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Ingredients: Dried Blood.
Interested in reading more about organic soil amendments? We have additional information located on our Organic Soil Amendments page.
Conversions: 3 cups = 1 lb; 1/2 cup = 2.5 oz; 1 Tbsp = 0.25 oz
Suggested application rates:
Vegetable Gardens
¤ New: apply 1 - 2 Tbsp per sq ft thoroughly mixing into the top 3" of soil.
¤ Larger: apply 2 - 3 lbs per 100 sq ft thoroughly mixing into the top 3" of soil.
¤ Transplants: add 1 tsp per hole mixing it into the soil and watering well.
¤ Established: side dress 1 - 2 tsp depending on size of plant and desired growth rate, once each month during the growing season.
Row Crops / Acreage
¤ Apply 200 - 1,000 lbs per acre depending on specific crop needs or required pounds of actual nitrogen per acre.
Outdoor Containers
¤ New: add 1 - 2 tsp per gallon of soil mixing thoroughly.
¤ Established: lightly mix 1 tsp per gallon into the soil surface once each month during the growing season.
