Down To Earth Crab Meal - 5 lb (6/Cs)

Down To Earth Crab Meal is an organic soil conditioner manufactured from crushed crab shells. It is full of natural nutrients and is great for soil health. Great for use in vegetable gardens, flower beds, trees, container plants and compost piles.

What Is Crab Meal?

It includes essential nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. It also offers chitin, a natural compound that can help enrich the soil and promote beneficial microbes.

The N-P-K value of this crab meal is 4-3-0. In other words, it has 4 percent nitrogen, 3 percent phosphorus and no potassium added to the mix. It slowly releases nutrients, this means plants can soak them up over time and not be burned to a crisp.

Great for Many Uses

Crab meal can be used in many places around the garden.

• Vegetable Gardens and Flower Beds: Vegetable gardens offer a slow and gentle release of nutrients. Plants such as tomatoes, leafy greens and flowers thrive with stronger stems and more blooms.
• Trees and Shrubs: Crab meal creates healthy roots and prolific, colorful and high maintenance blooms. It also enhances the well-being of the soil in the root area.
• Container Plants: Mix a small amount into potting soil or sprinkle on top of container plants. It aids in elevating soil life and adding nutrients to the soil over time.
• Compost Piles: Crab meal makes a fine activator for compost. It also accelerates the composting process by feeding the microbes that decompose materials.

How to Use Crab Meal

Here are the simple methods to apply crab meal in a gardening setup.

In Garden Beds

Mix 5 pounds of crab meal per 100 square feet of soil before planting. Mix it into the top 2 to 3 inches of soil.

For Existing Plants

Dust 2 to 4 oz of crab meal per plant at the base of each plant. Work into the soil and water thoroughly. Users can do this once or twice throughout the growing season.

In Pots and Containers

Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of crab meal per gallon of potting soil. To fertilize potted plants already in place, use 1 tablespoon around the plant and water after application.

For Trees and Shrubs

Apply 1 to 2 pounds of crab meal per inch of the tree’s diameter at the base. Mulch the root zone (under the drip line) with it and water it in well.

In Compost Piles

Apply 5 to 10 pounds of crab meal for each cubic yard of compost. Sprinkle over the pile as users build compost in layers. It also assists in heating the pile and aiding in the breakdown of materials more quickly.

Safe and Organic

This product is OMRI Certified, which means that it is approved for use in certified organic operations. There are no artificial chemicals or dangerous additives in it. It’s safe for kids, pets and pollinators.

Summary

Down To Earth Crab Meal – 5 lb (6/Cs) is a wonderful, natural and powerful fertilizer that can be used throughout the garden. It fosters good soil, feeds plants slowly, and is environmentally friendly. Whether growing vegetables, flowers, trees, or making compost, this crab meal is a smart and safe choice.