Down To Earth Shrimp Meal 2lb

Down To Earth™ Shrimp Meal 6-6-0 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.

Application Rates:

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., depending on plant size and desired growth rate, once each month during the growing season.

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.

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Total Nitrogen (N) 6.0%
  • 0.9% Water Soluble Nitrogen
  • 5.1% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
• Available Phosphate (P2O5) 6.0%
• Calcium (Ca) 10.0%

Derived from: Shrimp Meal