Organic Fertilizers

 

Organic fertilizers have a different effect on the soil than chemical fertilizers do. They have a wide range of nutrients and micro nutrients that are needed to nurture the life of the soil. Indeed, soil that has been repeatedly treated with chemical fertilizers is often referred to as "dead soil". Organic fertilizers go beyond natural ingredients. They are certified free of pesticide and herbicide residue. Many seemingly organic amendments and fertilizers come from fields sprayed with toxic chemicals. The most recognizable of these may be Cottonseed Meal. This nice natural product is one of the most heavily sprayed crops in agriculture and the residue that is left behind in the meal can be significant. Both our McGeary's, and Jobe's have met the highest criteria for organic standards and their products are listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute as approved for organic production. 

The soil is your most important asset in the garden. Even the healthiest plants cannot survive if the soil is unbalanced. If you are wondering what the fertility of your soil is, you might want to invest in a soil test. We offer a reasonably priced kit that allows you to receive professional results and recommendations.

McGeary's Granular

Jobe's Spikes

Jobe's Granular

Drammatic Liquids

Soil Test Kit

  McGeary Organic Fertilizer

McGeary Organic Fertilizers

 

Dry formula organic fertilizers are the perfect way to get your potted plants off to a great start. Mix with peat moss and perlite to make your own perfect potting soil. Or, top dress for a mid-season boost. We usually do both. The initial boon to the plant of having the fertilizer mixed into the potting soil should not be underestimated. After a couple of months a tablespoon or so applied to the top of the soil keeps the plant healthy. We have a long growing season, so we may top dress two or three times like this.

McGeary Organic Fertilizers are scientifically formulated from natural ingredients. They contain no manure and there are no foul odors so often associated with natural fertilizers. And, because nutrients are released as the plants need them, there is no danger of burning or killing your plants due to an overdose of chemicals. To gauge how much you might need for your garden, figure 1/2 lb to 1 lb per 10 square feet. A container would need only tablespoons. High quality, economical, and easy to use make McGeary's Organic Fertilizers the number one choice for Organic growers. We offer two blends in three sizes.

McGeary's 5-3-4 General Purpose Yard and Garden Fertilizer is  perfect for Herbs, Flowers, Vegetables and Lawns. An extensive listing of rate applications is included with every container. For example, for lawns, either with cool or warm season grass the application would be 40 lbs per 1000 square feet each year, 20 lbs in spring after the flush of rapid growth slows, and 20 lbs again in mid to late fall.

This blend comes in 3lb bags, for $7.95, 7 lbs jugs for $14.95 and 50 lb bags for 39.95.

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McGeary's 2-3-4 Vegetable, Fruit and Berry Fertilizer is tops for getting heavy fruiting plants through the season. An extensive listing of rate applications is included with every container. Be sure to use this with our Organic Strawberry Plants for maximum fruit production. The addition of Rock Phosphate and a slight reduction of nitrogen helps the plant to concentrate its energy on the fruit of the plant rather than on the leaves.

This blend comes in 3lb bags, for $7.95 and in 7 lb jugs for $14.95.

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Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes All Purpose and Vegetable

Jobe's Organic Fertilizer Spikes

It is great to see a product like Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes recognize the need for moving away from the old chemical way of fertilizing. Now when you push your little spike into the earth, not only will you nourish your plant, but you will support the health of the soil with microbes and nutrients. Repeated use of chemical fertilizers eventually causes "dead" soil and then no amount of chemical will nourish the plant.
Jobe's Fertilizer Spikes provide natural, slow-release organic nutrients to ensure happy well-fed plants.
Choose All Purpose Spikes, 4-4-4 or Vegetable Spikes, 2-7-4. 50 per package. $5.95 each.

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Jobe's Organics Granular Fertilizer
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Jobe’s Organic Granular Fertilizers with Biozome™ is a new and unique family of 100% organic fertilizer formulas. The secret is in Biozome™. An extremely aggressive microorganism that quickly breaks down even complex materials and minerals into basic nutrients and trace elements that plants can readily absorb. With Jobe’s Organics you will see results faster. For best results, use Jobe’s Organic All Purpose Granular Fertilizer at time of planting or early in season and, if your plant is fruiting, switch to Vegetable and Tomato formula.

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Made in the USA, these high quality liquid fertilizers are made from fresh fish carefully processed at low temperatures (under 90°F) to maintain the integrity of naturally occurring amino acids, vitamins, hormones and enzymes. The raw material is then stored in digestion tanks to liquify the product. This method produces a product called a "hydrolysate." Drammatic® fish hydrolysates contain the natural oils and proteins of fish, which break down slowly to become available over a longer period of time. This process also eliminates much of the fishy smell sometimes associated with this type of fertilizer.

In contrast, the majority of fish fertilizers on the market today are known as "emulsions." First the fish is cooked and the oil removed for paints and cosmetics. Then the protein is removed and dried to make fish meal for livestock feeds. The remaining wastewater is condensed into a brown, thick liquid called an "emulsion."

In addition to the fish hydrolysates, Drammatic Liquid Fertilizers may also contain kelp, fulvic acid and high quality Chilean nitrate providing a well balanced quality fertilizer for gardens or lawn. Choose the 4-4-1 for flower or vegetable gardens and the 5-1-2 for a lush lawn. One 32 ounce bottle covers 3000 square feet.

Ready-to-Use Drammatic Liquid Fertilizer

Drammatic Liquid Fertilizers

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Laboratory Soil Test Kit

Laboratory Soil Test Kit

The soil is the most important part of your garden. Without the proper pH and fertility, even the healthiest plants will not do well.  Our Soil Test Kit is easy to use and economical. It comes with an extensive instruction pamphlet on how to interpret your results which you can use after our laboratory returns their detailed analysis to you.

 

Soil Test Kit

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$29.95
   
Little Giant
Professional Sprayer
  Hudson Weed and Bug
Eliminator Sprayer
Little Giant Sprayer

This heavy duty, high output sprayer has an extra long trigger to make spraying higher volumes easy. The nozzle adjusts from fine spray to coarse and to jet stream. Holds 24 ounces. Handy ounce and milliliter measuring marks and a dilution ration guide is located on the side. For safety and convenience a content check-off label is printed on the back.

This one gallon capacity sprayer has a translucent tank for accurate measuring, a funnel top for easy filling and pouring and a swivel hose connector to eliminate kinks. It also features a locking spray trigger, removable uptake tube for easy cleaning and Teflon coated seals. Perfect for large gardens.

Little Giant Professional
24 Ounce Sprayer

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$4.95

Hudson Weed and Bug
Eliminator Sprayer
1 Gallon

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$14.95
 

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