Down to Earth Blood Meal 12-0-0 | 4lb - OMRI Listed - (Case of 6)

Blood Meal 12-0-0 for Corn, Spinach, Salad Greens, and Compost Heating (4lb)

Down to Earth Blood Meal 12-0-0 is an OMRI Listed high-nitrogen organic fertilizer. It promotes rapid, green vegetative growth and is particularly suited for heavy-feeding plants including corn, spinach, salad greens, and garlic. It can be applied in early spring to support rapid growth following dormancy, and can be incorporated into compost piles to accelerate breakdown.

The 4lb size (Case of 6) is practical for home gardeners and small-scale growers who apply blood meal to specific vegetable beds or compost piles throughout the growing season.

Key Features & Benefits

• 12-0-0 High-Nitrogen Formula — Provides a concentrated nitrogen source for promoting rapid green vegetative growth without adding phosphorus or potassium.
• OMRI Listed — Approved for certified organic production.
• Fast Green Growth Response — Blood meal provides nitrogen that becomes available quickly, supporting a rapid vegetative growth response.
• Suited for Heavy Feeders — Recommended for nitrogen-demanding crops including corn, spinach, salad greens, and garlic.
• Compost Activator — Can be incorporated into compost piles to supply nitrogen and accelerate microbial decomposition.

Who Should Use Down to Earth Blood Meal 12-0-0

Blood Meal 12-0-0 suits organic gardeners and growers who need a fast-acting nitrogen source for heavy-feeding vegetables or for nitrogen-deficient soils. It is also useful for those who maintain compost piles and want to add nitrogen to balance high-carbon materials and accelerate decomposition.

Application Timing and Compost Use

Blood Meal 12-0-0 is most commonly applied in early spring when plants are beginning their rapid vegetative phase after dormancy. Work into the soil around heavy feeders such as corn, spinach, and garlic, or broadcast over established beds and water in. For compost activation, incorporate blood meal into an active compost pile to provide the nitrogen needed to balance carbon-heavy materials and speed up microbial decomposition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plants respond well to Blood Meal 12-0-0?

Blood meal is recommended for nitrogen-demanding heavy feeders including corn, spinach, salad greens, and garlic. Plants showing yellowing from nitrogen deficiency may also benefit from blood meal application.

How does Blood Meal 12-0-0 help a compost pile?

Compost piles often have excess carbon from materials like straw, wood chips, or dry leaves. Adding blood meal provides nitrogen to balance the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, which activates soil microbes and speeds up decomposition.

Is Blood Meal 12-0-0 OMRI Listed?

Yes. Down to Earth Blood Meal 12-0-0 is OMRI Listed and appropriate for certified organic production.

When should Blood Meal be applied?

It is commonly applied in early spring when heavy-feeding plants begin rapid vegetative growth. It can also be applied throughout the growing season when nitrogen deficiency is identified.

Can Blood Meal 12-0-0 cause nitrogen burn?

Blood meal is a concentrated nitrogen source. Apply at label-recommended rates and avoid over-application, as excess nitrogen from any source can cause plant burn.