00:00No more manure. 10 vegan fertilizer options for your garden.
00:05Alfalfa meal. A plant-based fertilizer with NPK, trace minerals, and triacontinol stimulates root systems while enriching soil microbial activity.
00:16Soybean meal. Slow-release nitrogen is ideal for leafy greens, so mixed into soil, microbes steadily feed plants, reducing over-fertilization risks.
00:27Seaweed fertilizer. It provides micronutrients and growth hormones, boosting resilience, so apply as foliar spray or soil drench, easing seedling transplant shock.
00:39Compost. Recycled organic matter improves soil structure, moisture retention, and microbes. Apply as top dressing or incorporated, it releases nutrients slowly.
00:50Cotton seed meal. Nitrogen-rich, slightly acidifying fertilizer for blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons improves moisture retention, so choose organic, untreated product to avoid residues.
01:05Green manure. Cover crops like clover, vetch, or rye. Add nitrogen and organic matter. Suppress weeds, prevent erosion, and rebuild fertility.
01:15Liquid compost tea. Place compost in a bucket, fill it with water, and let it steep for 24 to 48 hours.
01:25Strain the liquid and use it as a foliar spray or pour it directly onto the soil. This introduces beneficial microbes to the soil.
01:33Rock phosphate. A natural, slow-release source of phosphorus strengthens roots and supports abundant blooms and fruiting in tomatoes, peppers, and roses, best applied before planting and paired with rich compost.
01:47Kelp meal. Dried seaweed offers slow, steady nutrients and potassium-rich for blooms and roots, enhancing soil structure and microbial activity.
01:57Worm castings. Vermicompost is loaded with nutrients and microbes. It improves moisture retention, safe for seedlings, and effective for beds, pots, or teas.
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