Down to Earth Cottonseed Meal 6-2-1 | 5lb - All Purpose - (Case of 6)

Slow-Release Nitrogen Meal for Acid-Loving Shrubs and Trees, 5lb Case of 6

Acid-loving plants like flowering shrubs, berries, and certain trees do best in soil that a typical all-purpose fertilizer doesn't help maintain, since most blends are neutral rather than acidifying. Down to Earth Cottonseed Meal 6-2-1 releases nitrogen slowly while naturally lowering soil pH as it breaks down, a combination suited to plants that prefer more acidic growing conditions, without relying on animal byproducts.

This 5lb bag, sold in a case of 6, suits home gardeners feeding a smaller number of acid-loving shrubs, berry plants, or trees.

Key Features & Benefits

• 6-2-1 slow-release nitrogen — releases nitrogen gradually rather than in one fast burst, for steadier feeding over time.
• Naturally acidifying — lowers soil pH as it breaks down, matching what acid-loving plants prefer.
• No animal byproducts — sources its nitrogen from cottonseed rather than blood, bone, or feather meal.
• Suited to acid-loving plants — matches flowering shrubs, berries, and trees that prefer a lower soil pH than average garden plants.

Who Should Use This

Gardeners growing flowering shrubs, berries, or trees that prefer acidic soil, or anyone wanting a nitrogen source without animal byproducts, are the right fit for Cottonseed Meal.

About Down To Earth

Down To Earth includes plant-based, non-animal amendments like Cottonseed Meal in its fertilizer lineup, part of a catalog sourced from natural ingredients since the company's 1977 founding in Eugene, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cottonseed Meal help acid-loving plants specifically?

It naturally lowers soil pH as it breaks down, which matches the growing conditions that flowering shrubs, berries, and certain trees prefer over the neutral pH a typical all-purpose fertilizer leaves behind. That acidifying effect builds gradually alongside its slow nitrogen release.

How is Cottonseed Meal applied?

Work it into the soil around the base of acid-loving shrubs, berry plants, or trees. Follow current label directions for application rates by plant size and type.

Is Cottonseed Meal OMRI Listed for certified organic use?

No, this product is labeled All Purpose rather than carrying OMRI Listed certification, unlike most of the other Down to Earth products in this lineup. Growers needing certified organic status for this specific input should confirm current standing directly with their certifier before use.

Does Cottonseed Meal contain any animal byproducts?

No, its nitrogen comes from cottonseed rather than blood, bone, feather, or fish meal. That makes it a fit for gardeners specifically wanting to avoid animal-derived fertilizer inputs.