ORGANIC GARDENING MADE SIMPLE
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ORGANIC GARDENING MADE SIMPLE |
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LET FOOD BE
Sea Salt Experiments,
"Square Foot Gardening"
GARDEN FERTILIZERS What Makes The Best Organic Fertilizer
Which Sea
Mineral Chemical Fertilizer vs. Organic Fertilizer
Choosing a Liquid
YOUTUBE VIDEOS Sea Mineral nutrients mean very little insect damage
My Indoor Garden
GROWING GUIDELINES
Growing Tomatoes
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Pet safe lawn fertilizer
· Grass recycling is a great way to return nutrients to your lawn. Just mow regularly, preferably with a mulching blade on your mower, and grass clippings will quickly decompose and release nutrients to fertilize the lawn. Studies done by the University of Florida show that grass clippings contain around 3% nitrogen. One hundred pounds of dry grass clippings contain about the same amount of nitrogen as a 50-pound bag of 6-6-6. Grass clippings also return phosphorus, potassium, iron and manganese to the soil. Not only do grass clippings not contribute to thatch buildup, but they contain sugars which stimulate microbes to decompose thatch. · Calcium is the single most important mineral needed for plant and soil nutrition. When calcium is flowing in your soil, everything is flowing. If your soil pH is low (as found in the Southeast USA), then apply Calcium Carbonate. Good sources are egg shells (dry, then pulverize in a blender), oyster shell powder, or limestone (also known as “lime”). Hard clay soils are generally that way because of too much magnesium. If your soil is low in pH and is clay, you will want to request "High Cal. Lime", as it is lower in magnesium, and will help to loosen up your soil. If your soil pH is high (as found in the Midwest), apply calcium sulfate, also known as Gypsum. Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Sulfate are both natural products and considered safe for pets. A typical application of calcium is three to six 50 lb. bags per 2,400 sq. ft. each spring and fall. A soil test will give you an idea of how much Calcium your soil needs. Once you spread Calcium on your lawn it is best to water it in (or apply it before a rain). This will begin to dissolve it and make the nutrients available to your grass. · Humic Acid contains Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium, plus an array of micro-nutrients. They help to stimulate bacterial activity in the soil, and break down toxins. Not only is it great for rejuvenating the soil, but it is completely natural and safe for your pet. Apply one pint per 2,400 square feet of lawn at the beginning of the season, mid season, and in the fall. · Concentrated Sea Minerals contain potassium, chloride, magnesium, sulfur and sodium, plus are an incredible source of trace minerals. An 8 oz. bottle is enough for two treatments of 2,400 square feet of lawn. For best results, apply together with Humic Acids. To apply Humic/Fulvic Acids, and Concentrated Sea Minerals, use a conventional sprayer, a hand sprayer, a watering can, a back pack sprayer, a hose end sprayer, or run it through an irrigation or fertigation system. If you use a hose end sprayer, set the dial to 2 ounces per gallon of water.
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