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Organic Fertiliser Recomemdations?

gagsmediagagsmedia Posts: 54
edited May 2021 in Fruit & veg
I have just planted 15 small Comfrey plants near my Veg plot ( Novice Level) in order to have a supply of organic fertiliser on hand when I want it. These will be ready to pick next year probably and I’m looking for some organic fertiliser for my vegetables.

Ive been looking at Fish Blood and Bone but it’s not clear wether it’s organic or not?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KDIP7V6?psc=1&pf_rd_p=f46577d2-c183-4d95-a0ad-79eb4b5ece9a&pf_rd_r=H17T9C9CEQKB2GS4QZHN&pd_rd_wg=uCBIc&pd_rd_i=B00KDIP7V6&pd_rd_w=SGXdt&pd_rd_r=6eb8d164-6570-4ec1-b8aa-8988b62b537c&ref_=pd_luc_rh_ci_mcx_mr_huc_d_01_01_t_img_lh


Any recommendations for fertiliser that’s not synthetic and good for my soil.

Thanks ! 

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    It's made out of the waste products from the fishing industry and abattoirs, so depends on what you mean by organic.  Chicken manure pellets are also what they are named, as is well-rotted farmyard manure.  I would consider all of those organic as they (should) contain no artificially made chemicals (other than any which went in at the other end when the animals concerned were feeding, of course.)
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  • gagsmediagagsmedia Posts: 54
    BobTheGardener said:
    It's made out of the waste products from the fishing industry and abattoirs, so depends on what you mean by organic.  Chicken manure pellets are also what they are named, as is well-rotted farmyard manure.  I would consider all of those organic as they (should) contain no artificially made chemicals (other than any which went in at the other end when the animals concerned were feeding, of course.)
    Thanks ,What do you use?
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    I use mainly well-rotted manure, which is put on as a mulch in autumn.  The worms and other soil organisms pull it down and convert it into ideal plant food, so apart from things in pots, I rarely use additional feeds.  When I do (eg to give brassicas a boost) it's usually FB&B.  I also use a lot of comfrey tea on the tomatoes and potted plants, so once yours are established you'll have an excellent source nutrients there. :)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • gagsmediagagsmedia Posts: 54
    BobTheGardener said:
    I use mainly well-rotted manure, which is put on as a mulch in autumn.  The worms and other soil organisms pull it down and convert it into ideal plant food, so apart from things in pots, I rarely use additional feeds.  When I do (eg to give brassicas a boost) it's usually FB&B.  I also use a lot of comfrey tea on the tomatoes and potted plants, so once yours are established you'll have an excellent source nutrients there. :)
    Great I’ve done something right finally! 
  • celcius_kkwcelcius_kkw Posts: 753
    My personal favourite is seaweed.. they come many different forms.. powder, pellets, liquid.. or you could simply use them raw in autumn to mulch and let it break down into lovely compost. 
  • gagsmediagagsmedia Posts: 54
    Can you use FB&Bone on veggies going to be eaten raw?
  • IntrepidvegpatchIntrepidvegpatch Posts: 3
    I have been using Chase Organics SM3, 4 and 5. It’s a seaweed based feed approved for organic gardening. It’s a liquid and seems to be having a good effect. I’m a slow developing novice!
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    gagsmedia said:
    Can you use FB&Bone on veggies going to be eaten raw?
    Yes - I've been using it for 50+ yrs on everything in the veg beds

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