Blood Meal - Frankia Fertilizers

Blood Meal is an exceptional organic fertilizer recognized as the highest percentage source of natural organic nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant vegetative growth. Highly soluble and rapidly available for plant uptake, Blood Meal not only supplies nitrogen but also provides iron, which is naturally found in hemoglobin. Due to its potency, it is important to apply Blood Meal carefully to avoid over-fertilization, which could potentially burn your plants. This makes it a powerful, yet controlled, tool for enhancing plant growth and soil fertility.

What Is Blood Meal and Where Does It Come From?

Blood Meal is a by-product of animal agriculture, primarily sourced from cattle. The blood collected from slaughterhouses is sterilized and dried with no additional additives or processes, ensuring its purity and efficacy as an organic fertilizer. Frankia sources its pure Blood Meal from the Alberta beef industry, guaranteeing a high-quality product that meets strict organic standards.

Usage in Fertilizer: While Blood Meal is commonly used in animal feed products, when applied as an organic fertilizer, it enriches the soil by breaking down and releasing nutrients that are absorbed by plants and the soil food web. This diversion from animal feed to soil application transforms Blood Meal into a sustainable and effective nutrient source for organic crop production.

Nutrient Profile and Organic Compliance

Total Nitrogen (N): Blood Meal contains 14.0% total nitrogen, with 13.5% being water-soluble nitrogen, which is quickly available for plant uptake, and 0.5% water-insoluble nitrogen, which provides a more sustained release.

Iron Content: The presence of iron in Blood Meal further supports plant health, contributing to chlorophyll production and overall plant vitality.

Organic Certification: Blood Meal is compliant with Canada’s Organic Production Systems Permitted Substances List (CAN/CGSB 32.311-2015), which mandates that Blood Meal must be sterilized. Frankia’s Blood Meal is sterilized at 130 degrees Celsius for one hour, ensuring it meets certified organic crop production standards.

Application Recommendations

Blood Meal is versatile and can be used in a variety of gardening applications, including garden beds, top dressing, and soil premixing. The following application rates are recommended to ensure optimal plant growth and soil enrichment.

In the Garden: Apply up to 15kg per 300m² (33lbs per 3000ft²). This application can be done up to four times per year, ensuring that plants receive a consistent supply of nitrogen throughout the growing season.

Top Dressing: For individual plants, apply 5-10ml (1-2 teaspoons) per plant, or 5ml per 4L (1 teaspoon per gallon) of soil once per month. This method provides a direct nutrient boost to plants, supporting their growth and development.

Premixing Soil: When preparing soil for planting, mix 5-10ml per 4L (1-2 teaspoons per gallon) of soil. For larger volume soil mixing, add up to 1.5kg (3lbs) per cubic yard of soil. This helps to enrich the soil before planting, ensuring that plants have access to vital nutrients from the start.

Weight to Volume Conversion

Blood Meal has a specific gravity of approximately 0.77, making it easy to convert between weight and volume for precise application.

• Tablespoon (15ml): 12g
• Cup (236ml): 182g
• Litre: 770g

These conversions ensure that you can apply the correct amount of Blood Meal for your specific gardening needs.

Recommendation

Blood Meal is an outstanding organic fertilizer, offering the highest percentage of natural organic nitrogen available. Its rapid nutrient release and high iron content make it an ideal choice for promoting vigorous plant growth and enriching soil. However, due to its potency, careful application is recommended to avoid over-fertilization. Whether you are a home gardener or a commercial grower, Blood Meal is a valuable tool for enhancing plant health and productivity. We highly recommend Blood Meal for anyone seeking a powerful and effective organic fertilizer.