{"product_id":"blood-meal","title":"Blood Meal","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eBlood Meal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eFast-Acting Organic Nitrogen Source for Lush Leafy Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eBlood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"819\"\u003evegetable gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"845\"\u003epermaculture systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"872\"\u003epasture establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"900\"\u003ecompost activation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eHigh Nitrogen for Leafy Green Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eBlood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eHow to Use in the Garden or Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eVegetable beds\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply 2-3 lbs per 100 sq ft before planting or as a midseason side-dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eTransplants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons into planting holes for heavy feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eCompost\u003c\/strong\u003e: Add by the handful to carbon-heavy compost piles (leaves, straw) to boost microbial activity and heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eAvoid overuse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excess nitrogen can delay flowering or cause leafy overgrowth on fruiting plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eQuick Release for Fast Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eBlood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eBest for These Crops and Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eLeafy greens: spinach, arugula, lettuce, kale, chard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eCorn, onions, garlic, and brassicas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eCompost piles to increase microbial activity and heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eCover crops and pasture mixes as a nitrogen charge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eImproves Soil Microbial Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eAs a high-nitrogen organic input, blood meal energizes microbial life, helping convert other soil nutrients into plant-available forms. 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