{"product_id":"down-to-earth-blood-meal-12-0-0","title":"Down To Earth Blood Meal 12-0-0 Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDown To Earth Blood Meal 12-0-0 is a powerful, all-natural organic nitrogen fertilizer designed to promote rapid vegetative growth, deep green foliage, and strong early-season plant development. With a highly concentrated 12-0-0 NPK ratio, this organic fertilizer provides a rich source of nitrogen for heavy-feeding plants, leafy greens, vegetable gardens, raised beds, fruiting plants, compost piles, and living soil systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from dried blood, Down To Earth Blood Meal releases nitrogen naturally as soil microbes break it down, feeding plants over a period of 1 to 4 months. This makes it an excellent choice for supporting leafy growth in crops like corn, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, kale, salad greens, and other nitrogen-loving vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood Meal is also highly valued as a compost catalyst because it helps heat up compost piles and speed up decomposition, making it a useful addition for gardeners looking to build rich, nutrient-dense compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-nitrogen organic fertilizer with a 12-0-0 NPK ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotes fast vegetative growth and lush green foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for heavy-feeding vegetables and leafy greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports early-season growth in fruiting plants before flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleases nitrogen naturally over 1 to 4 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps feed plants as soil microbes break it down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and living soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks as a compost activator to help speed decomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for corn, spinach, lettuce, kale, broccoli, and salad greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOMRI Listed and CDFA Registered for organic production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12% Nitrogen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% Available Phosphate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% Soluble Potash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis concentrated nitrogen profile makes Down To Earth Blood Meal an excellent choice when plants need a strong boost of organic nitrogen for leafy growth and early vegetative development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLettuce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalad greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroccoli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabbage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeafy vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompost piles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-season fruiting plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving soil mixes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic garden beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Growers Use Blood Meal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for vigorous plant growth, especially during the vegetative stage. Down To Earth Blood Meal provides a concentrated organic nitrogen source that helps plants develop stronger stems, larger leaves, and rich green color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is especially useful for leafy crops and heavy feeders that require consistent nitrogen availability throughout the growing season. For fruiting plants such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash, Blood Meal can be used early in the season to support strong plant structure before switching to a more bloom- and fruit-focused fertilizer later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Compost Catalyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood Meal is also a valuable ingredient for composting. Its high nitrogen content helps raise compost pile temperatures, supports microbial activity, and speeds up the breakdown of leaves, straw, garden waste, and other carbon-rich materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding Blood Meal to a compost pile can help create a better carbon-to-nitrogen balance and produce finished compost more efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Vegetable Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix 2 to 3 lbs per 100 square feet into the top 3 inches of soil before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide-dress 1 to 2 teaspoons per plant once per month during the growing season, then water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply 1 to 2 teaspoons per gallon of soil as a monthly side-dress during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompost Piles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprinkle lightly between layers of carbon-rich materials such as leaves, straw, or dried garden waste to help activate decomposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Use Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Blood Meal is a strong nitrogen fertilizer, use sparingly during flowering and fruiting stages. 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