Blood meal is a finely ground protein product that is derived from porcine blood. It is considered high in nitrogen, compared to all the organic meals. 13-0-0 TOTAL NITROGEN (N)...13.0% *Water Insoluble Nitrogen...13%

• Can lower ph
• High concentration of non-synthetic nitrogen
• Can last up to 8 weeks but some environmental factors can affect its release (3 weeks after application, a soil test is recommended)
• Commonly used to repel/deter animals (ex. deer)
• CAUTION- can make animals sick if ingested
• Brakes down rapidly by soil organisms into an available nutrient
• Quickly available organic nitrogen
• Best application is when it is lightly incorporated into the surface of the soil.

Application: New gardens, 1-2lbs per 100 square feet (depending on the crop) in the first few inches on the soil. Transplants, add aprox. 1tsp into the new hole for plant (water in the new transplant). To top dress, add 1-2tsp (depending on size of plant) every 4 weeks during the active growing season.