Down to Earth 15# Shrimp Meal 6-6-0 OMRI (50/PL)

Down to Earth Shrimp Meal 6-6-0 is an excellent all-purpose organic fertilizer derived from Pacific Northwest shrimp. It’s an excellent all-purpose plant food that enriches the soil with essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium. It decomposes rapidly into the earth to help plants grow strong and healthy.

Nutrient Breakdown

This product is enriched with all the essential nutrients needed for a healthy plant. The numbers in 6-6-0 correspond to a specific nutrient:

• 6% Nitrogen (N): For producing leaves and shoots in the vegetation stage of development.
• 6% Phosphorus (P): For strong roots and flowering.
• 0% Potassium (K): No potassium is present in this product.
• High Calcium: Builds strong cell walls and discourages some plant woes.

As the shrimp meal decomposes, these nutrients leech into the ground, providing nutrients over an extended time.

Uses and Applications

It is a very versatile fertilizer. It’s ideal for gardens, flower beds, herb gardens under trees and shrubs, and even in compost piles.

Vegetable Gardens

Shrimp Meal 6‑6‑0 offers a slow‑release source of nitrogen and phosphorus that’s particularly effective for vegetable crops. It helps:

• Enhance early leaf appearance in leafy greens.
• Encourage strong root formation in carrot, beet, and radish beds.
• Stimulate fruit development and yield in tomatoes, peppers and cucurbits.

Application Tip: Add 2–3 cups per 10 sq ft into the top 2-4 inches of soil before planting for continuous nutrient availability.

Flowers and Herbs

Calcium and phosphorus from Shrimp Meal nourish flowering plants and herbs. Key advantages include:

• More flowers are set and brighter flower colors are on annuals and perennials.
• Thicker stems in herbs such as basil, cilantro and parsley.
• Improved essential oil yield of aromatic plants.

Application Tip: Side‑dress existing plants with ½ cup per plant every 6–8 weeks for maximum bloom and plant performance.

Trees and Shrubs

Shrimp meal’s balanced nutrients are a hit with woody ornamentals and fruit trees. Benefits include:

• Enhanced growth and establishment of transplanted root tips.
• Improved quality of fruits and longer storage life.
• Greater resistance to stress and disease.

Application Tip: In spring, sprinkle 1–2 lbs around the base of young trees, rake in lightly and add water.

Compost Activation

It is an excellent bio‑activator for compost because of its high nitrogen content. It speeds up the decay of carbon‑rich material such as leaves and straw. If you apply to a compost pile, where it is feeding microbes, the rate would be 1 cup per cubic yard.

Soil and Environmental Benefits

Shrimp Meal 6‑6‑0 benefits soil health and sustainability in more than one way:

• Structure: Organic particles enhance porosity, creating better air and water movement to roots.
• Microbial Life: A food source for beneficial bacteria and fungi responsible for nutrient cycling.
• pH Buffering: Calcium aids in buffering soil pH; reducing the negative effects of pH swings which can tie up nutrients in the soil, making them unavailable for plant root uptake.
• Less Waste: It uses shrimp processing by‑products that would otherwise be discarded.

Sustainability and Quality

Down to Earth adheres to strict quality control and sustainability practices:

• OMRI‑Listed: Complies with organic-use standards.
• CDFA Registered: Complies with California organic input regulations.
• Sourcing: Uses responsibly sourced Pacific shrimp shells.
• Manufacturing: Milled and packaged in facilities that prioritize environmental stewardship.

Summary

Down to Earth™ Shrimp Meal 6‑6‑0 OMRI is excellent for helping build healthy plants and soils. A balanced N‑P ratio, high calcium, and organic certification will satisfy growers looking for strong growth and yield in vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamentals.

This fertilizer turns shrimp-based by-products into garden gold—nourishing your plants with essential nutrients for strong growth, vibrant landscapes, and bountiful harvests.