Some people find it scary to start a garden from seeds, but the process is very satisfying. We want our seedlings to grow big, strong, and healthy enough to take on the world (or at least the flower bed). The good news is that you don’t need fancy chemicals or expensive nutrients to achieve this. To do that, you don’t need any fancy chemicals or pricey nutrients. Some natural things, like blood meal and compost tea, can really help your plants get off to a fantastic start.
Let’s take it one step at a time so that you can see faster, better growth right away.
Why Nutrition Matters for Seedlings
Plants need the right food to grow, just like people do, especially when they are young. As soon as a seedling starts to grow roots and its first leaves, it needs all the nutrients that are in the dirt. Plants grow more slowly, their leaves turn yellow, and they are more likely to get pests and diseases if the dirt doesn’t have enough of certain nutrients.
Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for young plants. It supports the growth of robust, thick leaves and roots in plants. And one of the best places to get nitrogen in nature? That’s where blood food comes in.
The Power of Blood Meal: A Nitrogen-Rich Organic Fertilizer
When you dry animal blood, usually from cattle, and make a powder, you get blood meal. Even though it sounds a bit strong, it’s all natural and works really well, especially on plants.
This is what makes blood meal unique:
Rich in Nitrogen: Leafy growth needs a lot of nitrogen, and blood meal gives plants a lot of it in a form they can use.
Slow-Release Formula: Chemical fertilizers can give plants too many nutrients at once, which can sometimes burn them. Blood meal, on the other hand, releases nutrients slowly. This procedure gives seedlings a steady flow without giving them too much.
Improves Soil Health: It does more than just feed your plants; it also makes the soil more fertile and helps it hold on to water. Seedlings need dirt that can hold water well because they can dry out quickly if it doesn’t.
To use it, just sprinkle a little blood meal around the base of your plants and mix it in slowly with the soil on top. The blood meal will feed your plants over time and help them grow lush green leaves and strong roots that can hold them up.
Make it Even Better by Making a Blood Meal and Compost Tea Booster
To enhance the process, combine blood meal and waste tea to create a natural liquid fertilizer that feeds plants deeply and quickly.
How to make it:
Start with compost tea. If you made it a few days ago, it’s already full of nutrients and germs that are beneficial for you. If not, it’s easy to make: just soak well-aged compost in water for 24 to 48 hours (with lots of airflow).
Put in blood meal. For every liter (or quart) of compost tea, mix in about two tablespoons of blood meal.
Make sure to stir the powder around well until it is completely mixed in.
Now you have a liquid fertilizer that is supercharged and ready to pour right around the roots of your plants.
How and Why Liquid Fertilizers Work So Well for New Plants?
It takes the body less time to absorb liquid nutrients than solid ones. When you water plants with this mix, the blood meal’s nitrogen quickly gets to the roots and helps leaves and stems grow swiftly.
The live microbes in the compost tea improve the structure of the soil, release nutrients, and help plants grow healthy roots.
Together, these two components strengthen plants from the base up. In just a few days, you’ll see stronger stems, deeper green leaves, and faster growth all around.
Bonus Benefit: Natural Protection from Disease
Together, these ingredients not only help your plants grow faster, but they also protect them.
Microbes in compost tea beat out bacteria and fungi that are bad for the soil, making it a healthy place for microbes to live.
As plants get more nitrogen, their cell walls get stronger. This phenomenon makes them more resistant to weather stress and diseases like damping-off and root rot.
Your plants and the dirt will both benefit.
The Best of Natural Gardening
Adding a little blood meal to the soil and strengthening it with compost tea is the best way to get your plants off to the best start. These are the ways:
100% pure
Simple to use
Not too expensive
Safe for plants and the surroundings
If you really want to grow a garden that is healthy and grows well, try these tips and see how your young plants do. Something as simple as raw love can change everything.
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