Natural organic fertilizers are the most important part of the organic program. Organic fertilizer should be applied at least in the beginning three times a year; late winter or early spring, early summer and fall. Recommended rate is about 20 lbs. per 1000 square feet.
ock powder should be applied at about 40 - 80 lbs. per 1,000 square feet. Among the best choices are zeolite, lava sand, basalt, and other volcanic materials. Granite and diatomaceous earth are also good.
This is not necessary if you have volcanic soil.
All soils will benefit from quality compost such as earthworm castings. Broadcast at ¼ to ½ inches across all beds and turf. A handful of earthworm castings or soft rock phosphate added to each hole when planting bulbs or small transplants will greatly benefit plants as will
misting or soaking bulbs or seeds before planting in
Garrett Juice and some biological product such as
Thrive.
Another advantage of the natural organic program is that fertilizers and amendments can be applied any month of the year. One of the most cost effective fertilizers of all is dry molasses. It provides minerals, stimulates biological activity and runs off fire ants. One of the many reasons that organic fertilizers save money is the reduced need for irrigation.
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