As the product isn’t a liquid, there’s less runoff and wastage too. 2) It makes for a Perfect Soil Improver/Base Feed Growmore or National growmore to give its proper title, is an inorganic alternative to fish, blood and bone. It is a relatively modern invention due to necessity during the Second World War, as part of the dig for victory campaign, where potash was in great shortage. Potash was normally minded in Germany and as a result of war it was not readily available, and alternatives had to be found.

Some animals may be attracted to the scent of this product, so it is recommended to mix well into the soil and water well. In this article, we will be discussing if there is a difference between growmore and fish, blood and bone fertilisers? If so, which is better to use in the container garden? As you can see both products have their own merits, and its use is dependent if you want to go down the organic route or inorganic route, With fish, blood and bone the ratio of NPK will change with the manufacturer and the batch made and so will provide NPK of different levels, which may not work as well for plants suffering from major deficiencies of these elements.

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Can be used as a base dressing before laying new turf or lawn seed to encourage strong root growth. MAKES ROOTS GROW STRONGER – Stronger and deeper root systems result in better plant growth, better crops and healthier and improved soils.

Fish, blood and bone is far easier to work with than manure or other smelly soil improvers and natural feeds. 3) Organic and Natural A. Yes, children and pets can return to the treated areas after application. However some dogs will attempt to eat the product. To avoid this mix well with the soil. A. Animals may be attracted to this product. Land where product has been applied should not be used for grazing or cropping for feed stuffs within the following periods (a) 2 months for pigs and (b) 3 weeks for other farm animals. Fish, blood and bone not only prolongs flowering and fruiting, but it also improves vegetable and fruit colour and flavour, and aids in ripening of fruits and vegetables too. My pet hate is liquid fertilisers that are so strong, they burn the foliage or, worse, get washed away as soon as it rains.Fish, blood and bone fertiliser is perfect as it fully dissolves in about 3-4 weeks and provides gradually released nutrients to the plants without burning them. Fish, blood and bone will replace nutrients lost after cutting your lawn, and revitalise the grass, making for a denser and healthier lawn. REVITALISE YOUR LAWN – Fish, Blood & Bone replaces nutrients lost and revitalises grass, making for a denser sward and healthier lawn. Fish, blood and bone can be applied before or after planting and promotes lush flowers, foliage and high yields of fruit and vegetables. In a previous article, I talked about the various element deficiencies that plants can suffer from. To overcome these deficiencies, we need fertilisers that particular add the main macronutrients of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Do not forget to feed your soil