Burpee’s Organic Blood Meal Fertilizer is a natural nitrogen source, ideal for supporting the growth of green garden vegetables and colorful flower blooms. This fertilizer is specially formulated for vegetables and fruiting plants that require additional nitrogen, such as lettuce, kale, squash, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. It promotes bountiful growth and yield throughout the growing season, making it an effective starter fertilizer.
Burpee Blood Meal 12-0-0 formulation is also useful in supporting soil microorganisms, which help keep soils and plants healthy. The natural smell of blood in the fertilizer makes it an effective repellent for deer, rabbits, moles, and other pesky garden critters that feed on vegetables and flowers. It can be used as a side dressing for heavy feeders such as corn, spinach, broccoli, and leafy green vegetables.