Fish Bone Meal
Fish Bone Meal
Promotes flowering and root growth
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Fish bone meal is a natural byproduct of the fishing industry, we make use of this "waste" material, as plant food, that would otherwise be discarded. It is made by dehydrating and grinding the bones into meal and helps improve soil structure and fertility by adding organic matter, which enhances water retention, aeration, and microbial activity in the soil. Coast of Maine Fish Bone Meal is preservative-free and is used instead of traditional steamed bone meal in all of our fertilizer blends.
Quick Growing Guide:
Dehydrated Fish Bone
Guaranteed Analysis
Total Nitrogen (N) 5.0%
4.3% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
0.7% Water Soluble Nitrogen
Available Phosphaste (P205) 13.0%
Calcium (Ca) 18.0%
Nutrients are derived entirely from Pacific Whiting that has been cooked, the bone separated and dried under low heat.
For great results outdoors, apply as early in the spring as possible after the last frost. Because phosphorus moves slowly through the soil, it’s important to work it in well, as it is needed by the roots. You can increase the effectiveness of Fish Bone Meal by mixing in other organic materials such as compost. Water-in after applying. One pound equals 3 cups.
Mix with Coast of Maine soil amendments for best results.
When Planting Bulbs
Add 1 tablespoon per planting hole for medium-sized bulbs and mix with the soil.
For Vegetable Gardens
Use 4 pounds (12 cups) per 50 square feet and mix into the top 3” of soil.
For New Houseplants
When using a 1 gallon pot size or less, add 1 tablespoon per pot. For pots larger than 1 gallon, add 2 tablespoons per pot. Mix into the soil, we recommend Coast of Maine Cape Neddick Blend Houseplant Mix for best results, and water-in after planting.
For New Container Gardens
Use 1/2 cup per 1 cubic foot of potting soil and mix into soil and water-in after planting.
Trees and Shrubs
Use 1 pound per 2 inches of trunk diameter around the drip line of the tree once yearly. Rake it into the soil and water-in after planting.
Top-dressing Established Beds and Gardens
Combine 1 pound (or 3 cups) of plant food and 1 cubic foot of any compost-based medium. We recommend Coast of Maine Quoddy Blend Lobster & Crab Compost or Coast of Maine Castine Blend Raised Bed Mix for best results.
Apply 1 cubic foot of compost/fertilizer mix per every 10 square feet of garden as early in the season as possible after the last freeze. If your soil is already amended with compost, simply apply plant food at the same rate of 1 pound (3 cups) per 10 square feet of garden, again as early in the season as possible. Apply again in mid-season if needed. Water-in after each application.
For best results be sure the fertilizer is in direct contact with the soil. Do not apply near water, storm drains, or drainage ditches. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected. Apply this product only to your lawn/garden and sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street, back onto your lawn/garden.
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