Bone meal is a mixture of finely and coarsely ground animal bones and slaughter-house waste products. It is used as an organic fertilizer for plants and as a nutritional supplement for animals. As a slow-release fertilizer, bone meal is primarily used as a source of phosphorus and protein.
- Bone meal acts as a great fertiliser for a few key reasons.
- The first is that it is a great source of phosphorus, which is an essential nutrient for plants to help them flower
- Mainly used for roses and other flowering plants to help them flower
- It also strengthens plant roots.
USAGE
Bone meal for plants can be used from February to November and can be applied prior to sowing any seeds or throughout the growing season as needed.
Sprinkle bone meal fertiliser evenly over the soil or add to planting compost. Make sure it’s mixed well. If the weather is dry, water in well.
One application per growing season is all you need
DOSAGE
1 heaping tablespoon per plant
OR
10 pounds (4.5 kg.) for every 100 square feet (9 sq. m.) of garden
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