The best natural fertilizers for the vegetable garden

Organic fertilizers are nothing more than natural fertilizers. Perfect for your organic garden, and can also save you money and not waste it on chemicals. From manure to compostFrom nettle macerate to fireplace ash. But there's something else you should know. Each organic fertilizer, which we can obtain from good household waste management, has its own characteristics and is particularly suited to a certain type of crop. When it comes to natural fertilizers for the garden, those we can all obtain from good waste composting, you need to know the type of product, its components, and the most appropriate use. Here's what you need to know. the magnificent 7 natural fertilizers which we have selected for our readers and what are the specific characteristics for use in the vegetable garden, on the terrace, on the balcony or in the garden.

Dried blood

It is obtained from slaughterhouses, and therefore found in all meat scraps. It is high in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, and is beneficial for all plants. Dried blood is a real energy boost for plants, with rapid and comprehensive effects. It promotes flowering, healthy and bright leaf growth, and plant vigor.

Fishmeal

From fish waste, especially preserved fish, with nitrogen and phosphoric acid. It stimulates shrubby plants and in particular PinkFish meal is also used in fish farms and poultry farms.

Bone meal

It comes from all the crushed remains of bones, contains phosphorus and raises the pH of the soil. It is perfect for shrubs and bulbous plants, and for the wheat exchange market Planted in a small space. In addition to phosphorus, bone meal also contains nitrogen and can be used for both outdoor and indoor plants.

Feather flour

 It is obtained with the animal feathers, has a very slow release of nitrogen and is ideal for shrubs in autumn. According to some studies conducted in Germany, feather flour It is the most suitable for organic farming, also thanks to the significant quantity of nitrogen it releases to naturally support plants.
 

Pollina

Contents in the poultry scraps, with a high nitrogen content: excellent for any garden. Although it must be said that it cannot be considered an organic fertilizer, as it often comes from industrial poultry processing plants.

Cattle manure

It has many nutrients, improves soil quality and drainageIdeal for annual plants and vegetable gardens. Cattle manure is considered the organic fertilizer par excellence, due to its extraordinary nutritional properties for plants.

Algae

They are found mainly in the sea, and provide the soil with a significant amount of nitrogen and phosphorus. Very suitable for shrubs, starting from rosemary and from sage. The extract of seaweed helps regulate the pH levels of plants.

Horse manure

It can be applied before sowing or planting, or you can mix it with compost. It has three benefits: it protects the soil, retains natural moisture, and keeps weeds at bay. And it makes the soil softer and more porous, allowing nutrients to circulate more effectively.

Wood ash

Rich in potassium and phosphorus, it's important that it doesn't come from chemically treated wood or furniture. And don't overdo the dosage, as this can dangerously alter the soil's pH.

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