Name: Down To Earth™, Shrimp Meal 6-6-0, All Natural Fertilizer, Single Ingredient (2 LBS.)
SKU: 964600

Down To Earth™, Shrimp Meal 6-6-0, All Natural Fertilizer, Single Ingredient (2 LBS.)

is an excellent all-purpose fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium. It is wonderful for use on all types of garden vegetables, flowers and herbs. A valuable byproduct of the fresh Pacific shrimp processing industry, finely ground DTE Shrimp Meal 6-6-0 will break down rapidly in the soil to promote vigorous plant growth and development.

About this item

Enriches new garden soils and compost piles for all types of gardens
Down to Earth Shrimp Meal is a two pound box of all natural fertilizer with 6-6-0 formula and is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production
Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium, Shrimp Meal is wonderful for all types of garden vegetables, flowers, herbs and ornamentals and also acts as an exceptional compost bio-activator
An excellent all purpose organic fertilizer derived from ground Pacific Northwest shrimp shells
Shrimp Meal stimulates the growth of beneficial soil microorganisms and is rich in chitin, a natural polysaccharide that can help plants develop healthy immune responses
Similar to crab meal, it has a finer texture and is slightly more available to soil

How to use Shrimp Meal fertilizer

10 cups = 1 lb
¼ cup = 0.4 oz
1 tbsp = 0.1 oz

Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds:

To prepare new gardens, apply 2 lbs per 100 square feet and thoroughly mix into the top 3″ of soil. For new transplants, add 1-2 tbsp per hole, mix into soil and water in well. To feed established plants, side dress 2-4 oz, once each month during the growing season depending on plant size and desired growth rate.

Containers:

For new plantings, add 1-2 tbsp per gallon of soil and mix thoroughly OR add 10 lbs per cubic yard. For established plants, lightly mix 1-2 tbsp per gallon into the soil surface once each month during the growing season.

Trees & Shrubs:

Spread 1-2 lbs per 1″ of trunk diameter around the base outwards to the drip line, mix into soil surface and water in well. For new trees, prepare transplant hole and mix 1-2 cups with the backfill soil. Use amended soil to fill in around the new tree and water in well.