Feather Meal (12-0-0)
Waste not, want not! Down To Earth Feather Meal Fertilizer is a by-product collected from the poultry industry and transformed into a nitrogen-rich soil additive. Feathers are heat treated and then ground into a powdered soil amendment. OMRI Listed for use in organic production.
Benefits:
• High nitrogen fertilizer without burning
• 12-0-0 NPK ratio
• Slow-release formulation
• Excellent for hungry crops like corn and leafy green vegetables
• OMRI listed
Available in 5-lb. containers.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Vegetable Gardens: Apply 2-1/2 to 5 lbs per 100 square feet and thoroughly mix into soil. To feed established plants, side dress 1-2 oz, depending on plant size.
Containers: Add 1-2 Tbsp per gallon of soil and mix thoroughly or mix 2-1/2 to 5 lbs per cubic yard.
Trees/ Shrubs: Apply 1-2 lbs per 1-inch of trunk diameter, extend outwards from base to the drip line. Mix into soil surface and water well.
Grower’s Tip:
For best results, add into soil in the spring before planting for the season.
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