Organic fertilizers to use in your home garden

Here are some examples of popular groups of organic fertilizers:

- Earth worm casting (organic fertilizer) (for N). You can make your own with a worm farm ($79 at Amazon)

- Dried Kelp (for K and P). It helps plants develop stronger roots. The mixing powder is more cost effective than the prepared liquid form.

- Fish powder or emulsion (for N). This works especially well for lettuce.

I have personal experience with the following products from Amazon:







John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com shares his ideas about organic fertilizers and other soil ammendments to build up your humus and soil so it will provide what your plants need:



Here are some of the products mentioned in the video:

- Azomite rock dust, micronized, 45 lbs for $35, 10 lbs for $17 (microelements)
- Agrowinn
- Earth worm casting (organic fertilizer)
- Dried Kelp

Some of the products are available from Amazon. I also selected one of the organic fertilizers: Jobe's 09026 Organic Vegetable & Tomato Granular Fertilizer 4-Pound Bag:



How to Grow Larger Vegetables with Rock Dust - Benefits and How to Apply:





References:

Organic Fertilizers - Gardening Articles :: Edibles :: Vegetables :: National Gardening Association - http://goo.gl/v4Blf

Organic Gardening 101 - Gardening Articles :: Edibles :: Vegetables :: National Gardening Association - http://goo.gl/U0CJj

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