{"product_id":"organic-nutrient-mineral-blend","title":"Organic Nutrient \u0026 Mineral Blend 1-1.4-0.49 - Calcium-Rich Soil Amendment","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild rich, living soil with the Nutrient \u0026amp; Mineral Blend, an all-organic mix of nutrient-rich meals and natural rock minerals. Once it's mixed into your soil, plants grow on water alone, with no additional liquid feeding needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining kelp, fish, crab and alfalfa meals with a wide range of rock minerals, this slow-feeding blend supports strong growth, healthy soil life, and better flavor and fragrance in herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"read-more-link\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nutrient \u0026amp; Mineral Blend supplies a broad range of nutrients and trace minerals for vigorous plant growth. Organic fish, kelp, crab\/lobster and alfalfa meals feed both plants and soil life, while Azomite, basalt rock dust, aragonite, gypsum and Calphos soft rock phosphate restore the calcium and trace minerals many garden soils lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend feeds plants gently over time rather than all at once. Instead of releasing a quick dose of soluble nutrients, its organic ingredients are broken down gradually by soil microbes, releasing nutrients at a pace plants can use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 13.3% calcium, it supports strong cell walls and healthy fruit development in tomatoes, peppers and other fruiting crops. Calcium montmorillonite clay and zeolite help hold nutrients and moisture in the root zone, so less washes away with each rain or watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a great fit for home gardeners, raised bed growers and small-scale farmers who want to build richer soil for vigorous growth and better-tasting harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-organic blend of nutrient-rich meals and natural rock minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed analysis of 1.02-1.4-0.49 with 13.3% calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-feeding formula releases nutrients steadily as soil microbes break it down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-only blend: once mixed into soil, no liquid fertilizers are needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed at 2 lbs (4 cups) per cubic foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace minerals from Azomite, basalt rock dust and aragonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay and zeolite help hold nutrients and moisture in the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy soil biology in living soil systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps bring out flavor and fragrance in herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor indoor and outdoor plants\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted by gardeners and growers seeking healthier, living soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomatoes, peppers and other fruiting crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost enrichment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving soil systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the blend to build new living soil, or work it into existing soil in raised beds and containers to restore nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo build new soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 2 lbs (about 4 cups) per cubic foot of soil. For a living soil base, combine roughly two-thirds peat-perlite mix, one-quarter compost and a small amount of worm castings, or use a quality potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo topdress existing gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 1 lb (about 2 cups) per square foot, scratch lightly into the soil surface and water in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best results, allow about one week after mixing before planting so the amendments can begin to break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage by bag size\u003c\/strong\u003e (mixed at 2 lbs per cubic foot):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e treats 9 cu ft of soil, perfect for a 3' x 3' raised bed filled 12\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e treats 18 cu ft of soil, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eperfect for a 3' x 6' raised bed filled 12\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e treats about 40 cu ft of soil, enough for a 4' x 8' raised bed filled 15\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, let the mix rest for about one week before planting so the amendments can begin to break down. 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