Last updated on October 3rd, 2024 at 01:50 pm
Nowadays, bone powder is one of the most appreciated organic fertilizers in agriculture, especially in roof gardens or long-term cultivation. It is eco-friendly and functional. We use different types of fertilizers in the garden; Plants themselves collect their required NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potash) elements from the soil. Today we will learn about natural sources of phosphorus.
Animal bone powder is a natural organic fertilizer that strengthens the cells of flowers, fruits and vegetable plants. Usually, animal bones are given into a machine and collected. Bone meal power contains elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, and calcium that help improve plant health. It provides more benefits than other fertilizers.
Bone Meal Fertilizer Benefits
After the bones of the animal are crushed, they are boiled to make bone powder. Bone powder slowly breaks down in the soil, providing plants with a long-term supply of important phosphorus and calcium, rather than quickly. This is the opposite of chemical fertilizers, even if you apply a large amount of bone powder, do not burn your plants. The main component of bone powder for plants is phosphorus, which helps in the growth of flowers or fruits of plants. Phosphorus effectively helps in the growth and photosynthesis of plants. Calcium is essential for the formation of healthy cells and helps the plant maintain other elements. The ratio of NPK to bone marrow is approximately 3:15:0. This means lower levels of nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) but higher levels of phosphorus (P). In addition to bone powder, hemp husks are a natural product of nitrogen-rich manure that gradually mixes with the soil to provide food.
Reasons for using bone meal:
- Bone powder provides calcium, phosphorus and a small amount of nitrogen to the soil.
- Adequate application of bone powder solves the problem of phosphorus deficiency in plants when there is a lack of phosphorus in the soil.
- Calcium is essential for the formation of healthy cells.
- If your plant doesn’t produce enough flowers. The use of this bone powder increases the flowering capacity of the plant and prevents the flowering and fruiting.
- If the plant does not grow new leaves or stems, you can use bone powder in your plant, which is very beneficial for the growth of leaves, stems and the whole plant.
- It also strengthens the roots, thereby strengthening the plant.
- The leaves are dark green in color.
- In case of continuous presence of insects or fungi on the tree, bone powder can be used; by using it, the chances of getting insects or fungi on the tree are greatly reduced.
- Even if bone powder is used on the tree, it can be damaged by an animal such as a dog or cat.
- For the full growth of plants, to increase the number of shoots, to increase the yield, to increase the size of fruits, to prevent diseases of flowers and fruits and to form healthy cells, bone powder can be used at all times.
- The food elements are slowly released from the bone powder, so the plant can gradually feed from the bone powder.
- Bone powder is environmentally friendly because it contains only natural ingredients.
- The bone marrow easily provides all the necessary macro- and micronutrients that plants get from the soil.
- Bone powder is an essential ingredient for all plants that stay in the tub for a long time.
Rules for using bone powder:
- Half a fist for a 6-8 inch pot, double for a 12 inch pot.
- After digging one to one and a half inches of soil from the bottom of the plant, sprinkle the required amount of bone powder through the side of the tub. Next, combine the bone powder and soil with a suitable substance, and then add enough water.
- Bone powder can take 25-40 days to mix with the soil.
Benefits of using bone powder:
Excessive use of bone powder does not cause any harm to the plant, while excessive amounts of chemical fertilizers can alkalize the pH level of the soil instead of acidic, causing damage to the plant, sometimes causing damage to the plant. Use bone meal or bone powder fertilizer; do not use more than two to three tablespoons and reuse it once after one and a half to two months.
What is the alternative to bone powder?
As an alternative to bone powder fertilizer, you can use fish scales and thorns, rock phosphate and other organic fertilizers.
FAQs About Bone Meal
What is Powdered Bone Meal?
An organic fertilizer made from animal bones is called bone meal powder. It is an abundant supply of calcium and phosphorus that benefits plants in the long run. Over time, these nutrients are essential for improving the health of plants.
Bone Meal Powder Benefits
Bone meal’s high phosphorus content encourages robust root development and enhances flowering. The presence of calcium helps shield against frequent problems like late bloom rot. Bone meal steadily releases nutrients into the soil as it slowly integrates, assisting in the maintenance of a pH balance in the soil.
Which Plants Benefit from Bone Meal Powder?
For vegetables, fruit trees, flowering plants, and other living things, bone meal fertilizer is an excellent choice. It promotes brilliant growth and blossoms in tomatoes, roses, and tulips in especially.
How Much Bone Meal Should Be Used?
The age of the plant and the amount of organic matter in the soil determine how much. For optimal results, adjust according to the particular requirements of your plant.
How Often Should Bone Meal Be Applied?
Bone meal is usually applied once every six months. But the frequency should be adjusted based on the requirements of the plant and the fertility of the soil.
