Our lawns and gardens are craving something natural to help them thrive, the way nature intended. Fish emulsion has been a prime organic fertilizer used by our ancestors for centuries. I'm uncertain as to how anyone ever thought that synthetic fertilizers would benefit our environment, but someone did. Hands down, though, organic fertilizer out shines chemical fertilizers every time.
The best fish by-product to use for an organic fertilizer comes from the Menhaden fish. Menhaden meaning "that which manures". Such a great name since manure is an excellent fertilizer too. The Menhaden fish is an organic and renewable source, serving North America for centuries as an extraordinary organic fertilizer. For centuries our ancestors used the Menhaden fish to make crops grow incredible yields?way before synthetic fertilizer was a twinkle in anyone's eye.
Fish emulsion's prime advantage is that it provides the user instant gratification. Though other organic fertilizers are good for your lawn and garden, they are usually slow acting. Not fish emulsion. Your plants benefit immediately upon application instead of waiting for other organic fertilizers to decompose. Since fish emulsion degrades so quickly, it should be stored at room temperature so it doesn't work its magic before its time.
Seedlings are the true benefactors from using fish emulsion as an organic fertilizer because it works as fast as it does. Transplants need special attention too so you don't risk losing any from the shock they may experience moving to their new home. Fish emulsion will help your seedlings roots cling to the nutrient rich soil so transplanting will be a smoother transition than the traumatic experience that could be.
When using a chemical fertilizer you run the risk of burning your plants and your lawn. Organic fertilizer doesn't pose this risk, so you don't have to worry about ugly brown spots in your grass, or plants withering away from burning chemicals.
Fish emulsion does have a strong offensive odor, so when handling you might consider rubber gloves and clothes fit for fish smell in case of any splashes. The stench does dissipate with a little time so don't worry, you won't have a fishy lawn and garden for any longer than what's tolerable.
The Menhaden fish is the best fish to use for organic fertilizer. They're too bony to eat, but they feed on mineral rich plankton making them a treat for the lawn and garden, super rich in nutrients.
This renewable source, fish emulsion, has proven itself to be awesome organic fertilizer, especially the little Menhaden from the Atlantic and Caribbean. Lawns and gardens all over benefit greatly from this organic fertilizer, especially seedlings and transplants. Once you get over the smell, you can reap the rewards. You won't risk burning any vegetation and your garden and lawn will thrive like never before. If you're after instant gratification, fish emulsion is the organic fertilizer for you.
The best fish by-product to use for an organic fertilizer comes from the Menhaden fish. Menhaden meaning "that which manures". Such a great name since manure is an excellent fertilizer too. The Menhaden fish is an organic and renewable source, serving North America for centuries as an extraordinary organic fertilizer. For centuries our ancestors used the Menhaden fish to make crops grow incredible yields?way before synthetic fertilizer was a twinkle in anyone's eye.
Fish emulsion's prime advantage is that it provides the user instant gratification. Though other organic fertilizers are good for your lawn and garden, they are usually slow acting. Not fish emulsion. Your plants benefit immediately upon application instead of waiting for other organic fertilizers to decompose. Since fish emulsion degrades so quickly, it should be stored at room temperature so it doesn't work its magic before its time.
Seedlings are the true benefactors from using fish emulsion as an organic fertilizer because it works as fast as it does. Transplants need special attention too so you don't risk losing any from the shock they may experience moving to their new home. Fish emulsion will help your seedlings roots cling to the nutrient rich soil so transplanting will be a smoother transition than the traumatic experience that could be.
When using a chemical fertilizer you run the risk of burning your plants and your lawn. Organic fertilizer doesn't pose this risk, so you don't have to worry about ugly brown spots in your grass, or plants withering away from burning chemicals.
Fish emulsion does have a strong offensive odor, so when handling you might consider rubber gloves and clothes fit for fish smell in case of any splashes. The stench does dissipate with a little time so don't worry, you won't have a fishy lawn and garden for any longer than what's tolerable.
The Menhaden fish is the best fish to use for organic fertilizer. They're too bony to eat, but they feed on mineral rich plankton making them a treat for the lawn and garden, super rich in nutrients.
This renewable source, fish emulsion, has proven itself to be awesome organic fertilizer, especially the little Menhaden from the Atlantic and Caribbean. Lawns and gardens all over benefit greatly from this organic fertilizer, especially seedlings and transplants. Once you get over the smell, you can reap the rewards. You won't risk burning any vegetation and your garden and lawn will thrive like never before. If you're after instant gratification, fish emulsion is the organic fertilizer for you.
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