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Yates Blood & Bone Meal
Yates Blood & Bone Meal is a complete, slow release fertiliser for use on a wide range of plants. It contains 100% blood and bone meal which provides a high source of organic nitrogen.
Use Yates Blood & Bone Meal as a general fertiliser to promote healthy growth in most fruiting and flowering crops. Being organically based it will also increase microbial and earthworm activity to improve soil health and structure.
Suitable for: Fruit trees, Vegetables, Flowers, Lawns, Exotic Shrubs & Trees
- Complete, slow release fertiliser with reduced risk of burn
- High in organic nitrogen for healthy leaf growth
- Slow release phosphorus for strong root development
- Potassium for flower and fruit development
- High in calcium to boost cell wall structure and strength
- Rejuvenates tired soils by stimulating microbial and worm activity
7.1 : 5.6 : 0.2
Total Nitrogen (N) 7.1
Total Phosphorus (P) 5.6
Total Potassium (K) 0.2
Total Sulfur (S) 0.2
Total Calcium (Ca) 12
*Nutritional content may vary as a result of natural variability of source of material
Yates Blood & Bone Meal provides a balanced mix of nutrients that promotes strong healthy plant growth. The organic based nutrients are released slowly with minimal leaching and reduced risk of burn.
In addition to supporting plant growth Yates Blood & Bone Meal also improves microbial and earthworm activity to help rejuvenate soils.
| Plant Type | Application Rate | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | Apply approximately 750kg/ha |
Apply as top dressing, 10-15 cm from the main stem. Apply around the plant drip zone, water and rake in well. If incorporating into soil profile or planting hole, mix well with existing soil. |
| Fruit Trees | Apply approximately 750 kg/ha | If applying on established fruit trees, use 0.5kg per tree for each year of growth (to a maximum of 3kg). |
| Shrubs | Apply approximately 750 kg/ha |
Apply to drip zone in early spring. Incorporate into the soil profile or mulch. Cover with a good organic mulch. |
| Flowers | Apply approximately 750kg/ha |
Apply prior to planting. Reapply a smaller amount (about half the quantity suggested) following the formation of buds. |
| Lawns | Apply approximately 5 kg/100m2 in spring and autumn as part of your renovation program |
If top dressing, rake well into lawn and water in well. Apply in early autumn or spring if incorporating into soil profile prior to sowing or laying turf. |
Note: The above is a general guide only, application rates will vary according to local soil conditions and would therefore depend on a comprehensive soil analysis.
Measurement Guide—1 full cup is approximately 150 grams.
Yates Blood & Bone Meal can be used on potted plants if applied at the correct rates. Excessive application can cause plant damage via foliage burn in containerised situations.
Avoid direct contact with plant roots, blooms, seeds, fruit and sensitive foliage.
Yates Blood & Bone Meal may be harmful to pets, especially dogs, if consumed. Avoid heaping as this may attract dogs. Cultivate into the surface and water well to help prevent dogs consuming. Store away from dogs. If dogs consume this product, contact your veterinary surgeon immediately.
Do not feed to sheep, cattle, deer, alpacas, goats or other ruminant animals.