{"product_id":"blood-meal","title":"Organic Blood Meal","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Blood Meal is a fast release organic amendment that you can add to your garden for a nitrogen boost and \u003cspan\u003etrace minerals\u003c\/span\u003e. Adding nitrogen to garden soil will help plants to grow more lush and green. The nitrogen in blood meal can also help raise the acid level of your soil, which is beneficial to plants that prefer soils with low pH (acidic soil). Blood meal is a g\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereat organic amendment to prepare your super soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur organic blood meal contains approximately 15.65% nitrogen, 0.12% of phosphorous, and 0.25% of potassium, making it a great addition to a nitrogen deficient garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Houston is one of the only shops that offers you 100% \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Blood Meal\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNPK of 16 - 0.1 - 0.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich Source of Nitrogen \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood meal provides a rich, consistent source of nitrogen to the soil and the plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have a vegetable garden, your soil will need nitrogen rapidly to nourish the roots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood meal acts quickly in the garden to fix nitrogen deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hearty source of nutrients for soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the growing season, your gardening bed can quickly run out of essential nutrients as the plants need it. Once you add blood meal, the soil returns to its natural balance and continues to nourish the roots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lush, Attractive Garden \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh in nutrients, blood meal helps produce incredibly lush, plentiful, and deep-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for adding a long-lasting depth of color to your green space. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood meal is fantastic for vegetable gardens with greens like kale, Brussel sprouts, and lettuce. These veggies are nitrogen-hungry and require this nutrient for growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-google-query-id=\"CO3B8dvr2-oCFUOBdwodG3MJcg\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-1\" id=\"AdThrive_Content_4_desktop\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalances out Nitrogen to Carbon Ratio \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you’re using compost piles for soil enrichment, blood meal can be added to equalize the carbon to nitrogen ratio. Material in the compost, like wilted, dried leaves, paper or straw, all contain carbon. Adding blood meal ensures a balanced dose of nutrients to the soil and plants. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Meal is water-soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as a liquid fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5ml = 1 teaspoon | 15ml = 1 Tablespoon | 240ml = 1 Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic amendment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.5ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Blood Meal \u003c\/span\u003eper\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1L\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esubstrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e75ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Blood Meal \u003c\/span\u003eper \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30L\u003c\/strong\u003e substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrequency: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen mixing\/revitalizing a \u003c\/span\u003esubstrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet a container or set a tarp on the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd the substrate, Blood Meal and other \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Soil%20amendment\" title=\"Organic amendments\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorganic soil amendments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMix well and water lightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover the soil to avoid pests and keep soil from drying out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet the soil sit for approx. 2 months before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Dressing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1ml\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlood Meal\u003c\/span\u003e per\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1L\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esubstrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30ml\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBlood Meal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper \u003cstrong\u003e30L\u003c\/strong\u003e substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency: \u003c\/b\u003eIn the vegetative stage apply approx. every \u003cstrong\u003e3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply slightly more in the vegetative stage and less in the flowering stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003evenly distributed on top of the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esubstrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollow with a normal watering. \u003cem\u003eAlways use dechlorinated water for organics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther recommended products to top dress \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tag\/Top%20dress\" title=\"Top Dressing\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarden Bed Amendment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. 120ml Blood Meal per \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003em²\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrequency: \u003c\/strong\u003eApply approx. every \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6-8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003evenly distributed on top of the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esubstrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollow with a normal watering. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways use dechlorinated water for organics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan be diluted with water before adding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePer HA (Field Rate)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply up to \u003cstrong\u003e1500 kg per ha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrequency: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce \u003cstrong\u003ea year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eField rates are best calculated based on soil conditions and crop demand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 2kg per cubic meter (m³) of raw material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivate with composting soil microbes:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Soil microbes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/environoc-501-post-harvest\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eByodyne En\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Soil microbes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/environoc-501-post-harvest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eviro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Soil microbes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/environoc-501-post-harvest\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enoc 501.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1L of Blood Meal (approx. 670g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHelpful tips:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you think the soil needs more, the amount can be increased, but it’s always better to not overdo it. \u003cstrong\u003eRemember, excess nitrogen can burn the roots of the plants. \u003c\/strong\u003eBeware of rapid decomposition around the stem if too much blood meal is topped dressed too heavily and conditions are warm \u0026amp; moist, this could result in damaging to your plants base stems and pest problems.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosages can vary depending on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexisting soil, frequency of application \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eenvironmental conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood meal is best applied in \u003cstrong\u003espring\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure the proper growth of vegetables, flowers, and plants. Only a small amount is necessary to reap a whole range of benefits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":35448133910681,"sku":"","price":54.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5L","offer_id":36880574513305,"sku":"","price":116.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50kg","offer_id":35716890820761,"sku":"","price":1490.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/blood-meal-watermark_7e3f1af3-7828-4fd3-b2e5-3869a1b68205.png?v=1601454932","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/blood-meal","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}