There is a variety of natural fish fertilizers that are highly effective as soil amendments for the lawn and garden.
This fertilizer material is derived from waste products created in the fishing industries.
A fish based fertilizer is one of the most effective for encouraging plant growth due to the high concentration of protein and nitrogen.
It is also high in micro-nutrients and other beneficial components like zinc, boron and iron.
A negative issue with this type of fertilizing agent is the fishy smell, although there are some products that have been deodorized to avoid this issue.
Here are the three major types of organic fish fertilizer for use in the garden: Fish emulsion - This type of fertilizer is made using the waste of a gutted fish.
Fish emulsion is used in liquid form and often needs diluting before spraying on the plant life or lawn.
Hydrolyzed - The hydrolyzed fertilizer is created using the entire fish waste.
It is broken down and combined with enzymes to help make something that is quite similar to a plant feed like compost tea.
Fish meal - The fish meal product comes in pellet or granule form and is created form the waste of dried fish.
This fertilizer is perfect for spreading on a plant or flower bed.
It contains the highest concentration of nitrogen out of the fish-based fertilizers, but is still a lot friendlier to the soil and plant life compared to the chemical based solutions.
Applying the fertilizer to the garden An ideal time to apply this type of organic material is at the start of the season to help encourage the growth of newly emerging plants and flowers.
It is a perfect choice for transplants or seedlings, and can always be included during the planting stage.
A lawn is also certain to benefit from an early season application of this fish meal or fish emulsion fertilizer.
This type of fertilizer can also benefit the type of plant life that needs a constant supply of nitrogen throughout the season.
The types of plants to benefit from this include the leafy green vegetables.
This organic material is easily added to the garden using a hose attachment or hand-held spray bottle.
Spray the plant life early in the day to give the desired boost on those long, hot days that can stress plants.
All in all, the fish fertilizer mixtures are one of the most-effective organic options for promoting the good health of the plant life in the garden.