Down To Earth Blood Meal
Best high-nitrogen boost for organic vegetable gardeners and compost enthusiasts.
Elevate your garden's vitality with Down To Earth Blood Meal, a natural, high-nitrogen fertilizer crafted to foster robust green growth. Ideal for leafy vegetables and demanding plants like corn, spinach, and tomatoes, its 12-0-0 NPK ratio delivers essential nutrients. This OMRI-listed formula is perfect for organic gardening practices. Beyond plant nourishment, it effectively accelerates compost decomposition, turning your kitchen scraps into valuable garden amendments faster. Packaged in a convenient 4 lb bag, it's an easy way to boost your garden's health and productivity.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
50
/ 4425
#50 in Fertilizers
Price vs Category Average
-76%
Below average
NPK Ratio
1200
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Who it's for
- Gardeners growing nitrogen-hungry leafy vegetables
- Organic growers requiring certified natural inputs
- Homeowners struggling with hungry rabbits and deer
Who should skip it
- Novice gardeners prone to over-fertilizing delicate plants
- Pet owners living near curious scavenging animals
- Gardeners seeking a complete, all-in-one nutrient solution
Performance breakdown
Nitrogen Potency
The 12-0-0 ratio provides a powerful surge for leafy green development.
Organic Integrity
OMRI listing ensures strict compliance for high-standard organic gardening practices.
Compost Acceleration
High nitrogen content effectively jumpstarts microbial activity in active compost piles.
Nutrient Availability
Quick-release formula delivers immediate nourishment to hungry, fast-growing vegetable crops.
Application Versatility
Granular form is easy to distribute but requires careful soil incorporation.
Targeted Growth Impact
Specifically engineered to maximize foliage production in nitrogen-demanding garden plants.
Key Specs
NPK Ratio
12-0-0
Package Weight
4 LB
Fertilizer Type
Natural
Organic Certification
OMRI listed
Fertilizer Form
Granular
Nitrogen Percent
12%
Phosphorus Percent
0%
Potassium Percent
0%
Features
- Promotes rapid green growth
- Ideal for leafy vegetables
- Boosts fruiting plants
- Speeds up compost breakdown
- Approved for organic gardening
- High nitrogen content
- Natural fertilizer source
- Quick release nutrients
What customers say
This blood meal is consistently praised for its exceptional quality and immediate impact on plant growth. Users highlight its strong value, noting the high concentration means small doses yield powerful results. The core sentiment centers on its reliability as a potent organic nitrogen source. Gardeners trust this product for developing rapid, healthy foliage, making it a staple for those seeking effective, organic solutions.
Know before you buy
The 12-0-0 ratio indicates a very high nitrogen content, which is specifically designed to encourage rapid, lush green growth in foliage. It is an excellent choice for leafy greens or plants that need a vegetative boost early in the season.
While it is excellent for leafy vegetables like spinach and heavy feeders like corn and tomatoes, it is not a balanced fertilizer. Because it contains no phosphorus or potassium, you should supplement it with other nutrients if your plants require a more complete feeding profile.
Blood meal acts as a high-nitrogen 'activator' for compost. Adding it to your pile helps balance the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, which fuels the microbial activity needed to break down organic matter more quickly.
Yes, Down To Earth Blood Meal is OMRI-listed, meaning it meets the strict standards required for use in certified organic production and gardening.
Because the nutrients are readily available, you should apply it sparingly and monitor your plants for signs of over-fertilization. It is best used as a targeted boost during the active growing phase rather than as a slow-release, season-long solution.
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