Feather Meal

Feather Meal is a semi-slow release organic nitrogen fertilizer (13% nitrogen) made from cooked, sterilized, and ground poultry feathers. It delivers a steady source of nitrogen over an extended period, supporting continuous green growth without the spikes of quick-release fertilizers.

At a glance

• Type: Organic nitrogen fertilizer and soil amendment
• Nitrogen content: 13% nitrogen
• Release start: Begins releasing nitrogen within 4 to 7 days of application
• Release pattern: About 75% over the first 3 months, with the remainder for up to another 3 months
• Source: Poultry processing by-product, cooked and sterilized
• Certification: Organic

Best for

• Corn, leafy greens, and fast-growing vegetables
• Crops needing a consistent, long nitrogen supply
• Garden beds wanting steady green growth
• Organic and eco-friendly gardening programs

How to use

Evenly mix Feather Meal into the topsoil before planting to maximize root access to nitrogen as it becomes available. Apply during early vegetative stages to support steady leaf and stem development, then monitor plant response to adjust future applications. Release rate is influenced by soil pH, moisture, temperature, and the presence of soil microbes that break down the meal.

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