Blood Meal

Blood Meal

Fast-Acting Organic Nitrogen Source for Lush Leafy Growth

Blood Meal is a potent organic nitrogen fertilizer made from dried and powdered animal blood-rich in rapidly available nitrogen (typically 12-14%). It provides a powerful boost to leafy crops, heavy feeders, and nitrogen-hungry plants while enhancing microbial activity in the soil. Use it early in the season or during peak growth periods to stimulate lush foliage, green up yellowing leaves, and jumpstart compost.

Ideal for vegetable gardens, permaculture systems, pasture establishment, and compost activation.

Key Characteristics

• High Nitrogen for Leafy Green Growth
  Blood meal provides a concentrated nitrogen source (12-14%), ideal for crops like lettuce, spinach, kale, and corn. It's also excellent for helping fruiting crops push vegetative growth before flowering stages.

• How to Use in the Garden or Field

  • Vegetable beds: Apply 2-3 lbs per 100 sq ft before planting or as a midseason side-dress.

  • Transplants: Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons into planting holes for heavy feeders.

  • Compost: Add by the handful to carbon-heavy compost piles (leaves, straw) to boost microbial activity and heating.

  • Avoid overuse: Excess nitrogen can delay flowering or cause leafy overgrowth on fruiting plants.

• Quick Release for Fast Results
  Blood meal begins releasing nitrogen almost immediately upon incorporation into moist soil. It's a great remedy for nitrogen deficiencies (pale leaves, slow growth) and a fast response tool in intensive growing systems.

• Best for These Crops and Conditions

  • Leafy greens: spinach, arugula, lettuce, kale, chard

  • Corn, onions, garlic, and brassicas

  • Compost piles to increase microbial activity and heat

  • Cover crops and pasture mixes as a nitrogen charge

• Improves Soil Microbial Activity
  As a high-nitrogen organic input, blood meal energizes microbial life, helping convert other soil nutrients into plant-available forms. Works well in rotation with bone meal, compost, and kelp-based fertilizers in organic fertility plans.

Product Details

• Type: Organic nitrogen fertilizer

• Source: Dried animal blood (typically bovine)

• NPK: ~12-0-0

• Form: Fine powder

• Use Method: Soil incorporation, top-dress, compost activation

• Application Timing: Early season, mid-season boost, compost building

• Best For: Leafy vegetables, nitrogen-deficient soils, fast-growing annuals

• Cautions: Avoid use around young seedlings or before flowering stage of fruit crops

• Packaging: Available in small garden packs and bulk farm sizes

• Certifications: OMRI-listed (if certified source)

Blood Meal is a powerful tool for regenerative growers looking to quickly address nitrogen needs, support microbial activity, and drive early-season growth in vegetables, herbs, and green manures.