BENIFITS
Benifts of
Using Bonemeal
Great Source of Phosphorus
Most people who add bone meal to their soil do so to boost the levels of this critical nutrient. Bone meal is approximately 15% phosphorus, and it comes in a form that’s especially easy for plants to utilize.
Contains Calcium
Calcium is an essential component of healthy bones, which means that bone meal contains plenty for the benefit of your plants.
Contain Nitrogen
Natural bone meal contains only trace amounts of nitrogen, usually about 0.7 to 4 percent. However, if you buy a pre-made bone meal, it’s likely to have nitrogen added to it.
Suitable for Organic Growing
Bone meal is an exceptional garden amendment from an organic gardening perspective. That’s because it improves the soil structure by increasing the concentration of beneficial soil microbes.
Acts as a Slow Release Fertilizer
The bone meal takes a long time to break down, which means it gives your plants consistent access to phosphorus throughout the growing season. This means you can apply it once and get it off your mind until you begin next year’s garden.
Boosts Health
Plants need phosphorus to flower, which is why gardeners commonly use a bone meal for ornamentals like roses and bulbs. An infusion around the plant’s base early in the growing season should lead to bigger, more plentiful blooms, and it also helps onions form bulbs.
Balances Out Other Amendments
Most common garden amendments like compost and manure are high in nitrogen but low in other critical nutrients like potassium or phosphorus. Adding bone meal to the soil balances out these inequalities without you overpowering your soil with any one compound.