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Mary's Heirloom Seeds Newsletter Plant Food Basics June 22,  2014 In This Issue GROW! Plant Nutrients Helpful Links Nasturtiums Seed Starting SUPPLIES Organic Plant Food Organic Pest Control Heirloom BEANS Heirloom BEETS Heirloom CABBAGE  Heirloom CARROTS  Heirloom CORN Heirloom CUCUMBER Heirloom EGGPLANT Heirloom GREENS Heirloom ONIONS Heirloom PEAS Heirloom PEPPERS Heirloom RADISH Heirloom SEEDS SQUASH & PUMPKIN Heirloom TOMATOES HERB Seeds  Organic Wildflowers  Seed Pack Combos  SPROUTS A few favorites Giant of Italy Parsley  Green Globe Artichoke Japanese Giant RED Mustard If you're growing a veggie garden or you've ever grown a garden then you probably know that nutrients are very important.  Sun and soil (and SEEDS) are also important. Nutrients play an integral role in plant health. Plant Nutrients-Getting Started Organic Plant Food Most "all-in-one" type of fertilizers have an "NPK" rating.  NPK stands for Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium(potash).  What does each nutrient do? In addition to other properties, Nitrogen helps plant foliage to grow strong. Phosphorous helps roots and flowers grow and develop. Potassium (Potash) is important for overall plant health. Organic Alfalfa Meal Derived from leguminous perennial alfalfa plant used for pasture and cover crop. Primary benefit of this pleasant smelling meal is increasing organic matter, although it is also a valuable plant-derived fertilizer. NPK analysis is 2.8-0.29-2.4 Contains trace minerals and triaconatol Excellent addition to the compost pile for nitrogen content and absorbency Roses respond especially well to alfalfa meal WSDA Certified Organic Alfalfa Meal NEW Mary's Organic Alfalfa Tea Bags 3 pack  Minerals are VERY important to healthy plant growth. ORGANIC AZOMITE Azomite rock dust is a naturally mined volcanic rock composed of over 70 minerals and trace elements that are essential for optimal plant health. The rock formation in Utah from which Azomite is mined was formed when volcanic ash merged with sea water an estimated 30 million years ago. This mixture of volcanic ash and sea water created a unique source of trace minerals and elements that moist soils are void of. Just like humans, plants require many minerals to reach peak health and vigor. Re-minerlaize your soil with Azomite and your plants will thank you and reward you!  ORGANIC GREENSAND Contains potash and other minerals from natural marine deposits. Excellent soil conditioner. Greensand is a mined mineral rich in soil conditioning glauconite. BOTH of these plant nutrients are important for "heavy feeders" such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Pumpkins and Squash.  From our blog,  Nutrients that Give Your Soil a Boost    Mary's Organic Plant Nutrients 3-4-4  A complete plant food with all 15 essential nutrients Originally developed for professional gardeners Complex blend of natural organics provide complete and balanced feeding of all 15 nutrients Environmentally safe No sludges, hazardous or toxic ingredients  Blood Meal (Nitrogen) 12-0-0 Easy to use   Works in gardens, yards, lawns, and soil beds Perfect for revitalizing soils that have been heavily worked Scent serves as a deterrent to common garden pests such as rabbits and deer Also helps accelerate composting breakdown of carbon based composts such as leaves and straw  Bone Meal (Phosphorus) 4-12-0 Phosphorus is involved in many plant processes, including: Energy transfer reactions Development of reproductive structures Crop maturity Root growth Protein synthesis We carry VEGAN ALL-IN-ONE PLANT FOOD     Very important to mention, ingredients are derived from organic, non-gmo sources.  All-Purpose VEGAN plant nutrients.  Formulated to contain no animal products or animal by-products A blend of excellent medium to long term nutrient sources Add in combination with good organic compost to nourish your plants, improve the soil structure and encourage gardening Ingredients include soybean meal, rock phosphate, alfalfa meal, langbeinite, humic shale ore, azomite, Acadian kelp meal and greensand 3-2-2 formula Recent Articles: Using Diatomaceous for Organic Pest Control Companion Planting Organic Pest Control Recipes Using Organic Neem Oil in the Garden Organic Pest Control Part 4 (Final)