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 Dry Organic Fertilizers
Excerpt from Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening
Dry organic fertilizers can be made from a single material, such as rock phosphate or kelp, or can be a blend of many ingredients. Almost all organic fertilizers provide a broad array of nutrients, but blends are specially formulated to provide balanced amounts of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, as well as micronutrients. There are several commercial blends, but you can make you own general-purpose fertilizer by mixing individual soil amendments as well.
Applying dry fertilizers: The most common way to apply dry fertilizer is to broadcast it and then hoe or rake it in the top 4-6 inches of soil. You can add small amounts to planting holes or rows as you plant seeds or transplants. Unlike dry synthetic fertilizers, most organic fertilizers are non burning and will not harm delicate seedling roots.
During the growing season, boost plant growth by side-dressing dry fertilizers in crop rows or around the drip line of trees or shrubs. It's best to work side-dressings into the top inch of the soil.
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