Soil Conditioner

Organic fertilizers made from vegetation usually have low to moderate nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium value. The nutrients from this type of fertilizer are slow-release but become quickly available in the soil for your plants to use. Some organic fertilizers even provide extra doses of trace minerals and micro-nutrients . This type of fertilizer can be purchased at most local garden centers. Some of the most common plant-based fertilizers include the following ingredients Alfalfa meal is made from alfalfa plants and pressed into a pellet. It is a beneficial way to add nitrogen and potassium to the soil, along with trace minerals and growth stimulants. Adding it to your compost will speed up the composting process. Compost is a great way to add organic matter to your garden soil . It usually doesn't add much in nutrient value as just a plant-based fertilizer, but it does enhance and help to make available nutrients in the soil. Corn gluten meal is made from corn . It comes in a ...