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Nature didn’t give us chemicals to nurture our lawns and gardens. Nature gave us some excellent stuff to keep our vegetation healthy and organic fertilizer has forever outdone itself. Fish emulsion, in particular, has been used by our ancestors for centuries. Someone somewhere had some bright idea that chemicals were the ticket to green lawns and red tomatoes, but they obviously didn’t think the idea through to the finish. Well, this is the finish and organic fertilizer a brighter idea.

Fish emulsion is a by-product of fish, one of the best fish for fertilization purposes is called the Menhaden which means “that which manures”. Appropriate, eh? It is an organic, renewable source that has served as an amazing organic fertilizer for centuries. Our ancestors used this fish to enhance their crops years ago before synthetic fertilizers were even thought of.

Fish emulsion’s prime advantage is that it provides the user instant gratification. Though other organic fertilizers are good for your lawn and garden, they are usually slow acting. Not fish emulsion. Your plants benefit immediately upon application instead of waiting for other organic fertilizers to decompose. Since fish emulsion degrades so quickly, it should be stored at room temperature so it doesn’t work its magic before its time.

Seedlings are the true benefactors from using fish emulsion as an organic fertilizer because it works as fast as it does. Transplants need special attention too so you don’t risk losing any from the shock they may experience moving to their new home. Fish emulsion will help your seedlings roots cling to the nutrient rich soil so transplanting will be a smoother transition than the traumatic experience that could be.

When using a chemical fertilizer you run the risk of burning your plants and your lawn. Organic fertilizer doesn’t pose this risk, so you don’t have to worry about ugly brown spots in your grass, or plants withering away from burning chemicals.

Yes, fish emulsion has a drawback, it doesn’t smell too great. Though a super organic fertilizer, you’ll want to exercise caution when using. Try to keep it off your hands and clothes. The lovely aroma will diminish after a short period of time, so don’t worry. You won’t have to live with it for very long.

The most beneficial fish to use for organic fertilizer is the Menhaden fish, too bony to catch for food, but it feeds on mineral rich plankton, making it super yummy for fertilizer needs, rich in protein and other nutrients.

There is no arguing that fish emulsion is a superior organic fertilizer. Millions of lawns and gardens get their pampering from fish emulsion. The strong smell may be offensive, but it’s a small price to pay for the amazing results that will be. The stench will disappear soon enough and your lawn and garden will be as happy as can be, and so will you. Fish emulsion as your primary organic fertilizer is the best thing you can feed your growing green friends.

To get more information on how to grow naturally with liquid organic fertilizer visit Tina’s website.

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