Down To Earth Feather Meal 12-0-0 Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer
Down To Earth Feather Meal 12-0-0 is a premium organic slow-release nitrogen fertilizer made from hydrolyzed, ground poultry feathers. Designed to feed plants steadily over several months, this high-nitrogen amendment supports lush green foliage, strong vegetative growth, and long-lasting nutrition for heavy-feeding crops.
With a concentrated 12-0-0 NPK ratio, Feather Meal is ideal for corn, tomatoes, leafy greens, vegetables, fruiting plants, trees, shrubs, raised beds, containers, and living soil mixes. As soil microbes break down the natural keratin proteins in the feather meal, nitrogen is gradually released into the root zone, helping plants access steady nutrition without the fast spike often associated with synthetic fertilizers.
Down To Earth Feather Meal is OMRI Listed and CDFA Registered for organic production, making it a trusted choice for organic gardeners, market growers, compost builders, and soil-building enthusiasts.
Key Features & Benefits
- Premium organic slow-release nitrogen fertilizer
- Guaranteed 12-0-0 NPK nutrient ratio
- Made from hydrolyzed, ground poultry feathers
- Provides long-lasting nitrogen over 4+ months
- Promotes lush foliage and vigorous vegetative growth
- Excellent for heavy feeders and long-season crops
- Ideal for corn, tomatoes, leafy greens, vegetables, trees, and shrubs
- Helps support steady growth with a lower risk of fertilizer burn when used as directed
- Great for raised beds, containers, garden beds, and living soil blends
- Supports soil microbial activity as it breaks down naturally
- OMRI Listed and CDFA Registered for organic production
Guaranteed Analysis
- 12% Nitrogen
- 0% Available Phosphate
- 0% Soluble Potash
This high-nitrogen formula is especially useful when plants need sustained vegetative growth and long-term nitrogen availability.
Ideal For
- Corn
- Tomatoes
- Leafy greens
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Vegetable gardens
- Raised beds
- Container gardens
- Trees and shrubs
- Fruit trees
- Living soil mixes
- Organic garden beds
- Long-season crops
Why Growers Use Feather Meal
Feather Meal is valued by organic gardeners because it provides a powerful yet gradual source of nitrogen. Unlike quick-release fertilizers, Down To Earth Feather Meal breaks down slowly as soil microbes process its natural proteins, feeding plants over an extended period.
This makes it especially useful for long-season crops like corn and tomatoes, which need consistent nitrogen availability to support strong stems, leafy growth, and overall plant vigor.
Slow-Release Nitrogen for Long-Term Feeding
The nitrogen in Feather Meal becomes available as microbial activity breaks down the keratin proteins found in poultry feathers. This slow-release process helps maintain steady nutrition in the soil, making it an excellent addition to organic soil-building programs, raised beds, and living soil systems.
Great for Heavy Feeders
Heavy-feeding vegetables and long-season crops can quickly deplete nitrogen from garden soil. Down To Earth Feather Meal helps replenish nitrogen naturally, supporting rich green foliage, stronger plant structure, and healthier growth throughout the growing season.
Application Guide
Vegetable Gardens
Before planting, mix 3 to 6 lbs per 100 square feet into the top 3 inches of soil. For established plants, side-dress 2 to 4 oz per plant once per month during the growing season and water thoroughly.
Containers
For new container plantings, mix 1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil. For established container plants, lightly top-dress monthly and water in well.
Trees & Shrubs
Apply 1 lb per inch of trunk diameter around the base of the plant, working outward toward the drip line. Lightly mix into the soil surface and water thoroughly.
Organic Gardening Approved
Down To Earth Feather Meal 12-0-0 is OMRI Listed and CDFA Registered for organic production, making it a dependable nitrogen source for organic gardens, raised beds, containers, trees, shrubs, and sustainable growing practices.
