A Safer Way To Fertilize Your Garden

I love Spring and I'm already picking out my tomatoes and other garden goodies right now! One staplew in my garden year after year is Alaska Brand Fish Emulsion. Why? Because I won't use chemical feeds or pesticides in my garden. Besides which all most chemical fertilizer induce a high nitrogen "rush" to your plants. Akin to getting your garden hooked on meth.

 This rush makes roses and other plants very vulnerable to pests like aphids. The nitrogen creates a big reservoir of honeydew in the plants. Aphids and ants interact over this compound and swarm the plant in an effort to fill up.

In contrast an good organic fertilizer creates a slow, steady and safe rise in nitrogen, along with other micronutrients critical to plant health.

Chemical fertilizers can burn your plants or create scalding. Organics rarely if ever do. And fish emulsion is among the safest you can use. It stinks, but that evaporates in a few quick minutes after application. I dilute mine, one glop in a gallon of tepid water, which I pour in the early morning over the entire plant.

 I follow a once a week feed with my fish emulsion during the entire season. The only other product I use is HB 101. With just these two organic fertilizers, I  feed a huge garden of 26 rose bushes and produce about 40 pounds of beefsteak tomatoes per season.
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  1. Thanks for the info. I to am starting my plans and looking for stuff for my garden. voted.

    Louella on February 21, 2008 20:22

  2. great review!! Gardening is a hobby of mine in the spring and summer. Voted!

    Sarahlovesmickey on February 22, 2008 13:40

  3. Thank you fro the great information.

    JenniferB on February 24, 2008 00:21

  4. I really LOVE that this is natural

    Bosoxy on February 27, 2008 23:42

  5. Doing good, keep it up!

    Psynergetic on March 01, 2008 20:06

  6. Got my vote. I find this review to be very informative. babmetk

    babmetk on March 02, 2008 09:49

  7. Great review ~ V :)

    Mom2One on March 02, 2008 17:09

  8. I need to use some of this this year...I really want a beautiful garden in our new house. Great review! Voted for you! :-)

    Kakoa on March 07, 2008 11:07

  9. Great review, I am going to have to try this! Voted

    Debbie831 on March 07, 2008 13:56

  10. I am always looking for ways to make my garden better.

    Dawn69 on March 07, 2008 22:00

  11. I have to check this out, I bet it will make my cat crazy from the smell, voted

    dsnygrl on March 12, 2008 01:31

  12. Excellent review.

    MJEvans on March 12, 2008 11:41

  13. V! :)

    ForbiddenGlory on March 16, 2008 15:36

  14. no green thumb for me...lol

    loveonce1 on March 19, 2008 04:59

  15. Im An Ass! I missed this somehow, but have three votes, so give one as a gift. Peace...sorry....and Excellent review as always!

    WebWizard on March 21, 2008 21:11

  16. Great!

    tinkerbell on March 22, 2008 20:42

  17. I am with you on the fertilizer issues. Very good information. Great review.

    dade on March 23, 2008 07:47

  18. I am also starting to plan thanks for the info. voted

    colline999 on March 23, 2008 11:06

  19. This sounds great! I've had zero luck with chemical fertilizers, and as you mention, critters like aphids that attack my roses, and a few other plants as well (even the hostas...) Great review, much needed info by me, at least! Voted!

    Laurel1 on March 23, 2008 17:56

  20. Great review! I wouldn't ever be without my Alaska Fish Emulsion - voted!

    Nikkal on March 27, 2008 22:16

  21. I never heard of this. I will have to check it out. It sounds pretty good for all around gardening, which is what I need due to variety. Thanks.

    cnt24 on March 28, 2008 08:29

  22. Thanks for the info

    king_hostile on April 02, 2008 00:30

  23. I started my garden already, but our weather out here in OR has been crazy! All my starts died, so now I'll start over. But now I have your great review about this fertilizer, to help me nourish my second go 'round attempt. Thanks!

    sizwizz on April 24, 2008 02:01

  24. Organic is clearly the way to go, good for you and not using harsh chemicals. I had to laugh at picturing your garded addicted to crystal meth though!

    LJohnson on April 29, 2008 13:29

  25. Great review...I am far from having a "green thumb" but my husband would find this helpful!!

    Jessie on May 08, 2008 14:29

  26. great review! I love that you explained the reasons why organic is better than chemical.

    rogue34 on May 08, 2008 23:28

  27. 40 pounds of tomatoes! Happy canning!

    Sharkbytes on May 09, 2008 00:20

  28. That is awesome that you won't use chemical feeds or pesticides in your garden. This sounds like a great product. Good review.

    Melissa on May 18, 2008 21:56

  29. We garden organically too, but I've never tried fish emulsion, though I've heard great things about it. Maybe this year I'll get some.

    traceyb22 on May 27, 2008 14:05

  30. I have small children and pets and I am always looking for a good organic fertilizer. Great review!

    Jallyson on May 28, 2008 09:42

  31. Very nice review - thanks for the information.

    dlpcarden on May 28, 2008 13:47

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Overall Rating:

5.0
Fish Emulsion Fertilizer By: Alaska Brand Purchased at: Emigh Price: $12.95 per gallon Category: Garden & Tools / Fertilizers
My Experience Level:
5.0
Feature Ratings: Nutrient Composition
5.0
Effectiveness
5.0
Spreader Compatibility
5.0
Organic
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0


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