DTE™ Crab Meal 4-3-0

OMRI Listed & CDFA Registered Organic Input Material. A Versatile Fertilizer From Down To Earth That Provides Nutrients, is an Excellent Compost Amendment & has Nematicidal Properties!

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This slow release OMRI Listed Crab Meal is a superb source of organic nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorous and calcium! A result of the Pacific Northwest crab harvest, Down To Earth Crab Meal, 4-3-0 is derived from Dungeness crab meal that is air-dried at low heat and crushed for uniform application. The high level of chitin in Crab Meal increases plants' cell wall strength and encourages populations of beneficial soil microorganisms to release enzymes that help control pest nematode populations. It can be applied anywhere in the garden and is especially helpful in vegetable gardens/flower beds and used as a compost amendment to stimulate decomposition and nutrient availability.

Application Rates
Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds	Preparing New Gardens: Apply 5 lbs per 100 square feet and thoroughly mix into the top 3" of soil.
	New Transplants: Add 1-2 tablespoons per hole. Mix into the soil and water in well.
	Established Plants: Side dress 2-4 oz depending on plant size and desired growth rate. Apply one each month during the growing season.
Containers	New Plantings: Add 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of soil and mix thoroughly or add 5-10 lbs per cubic yard.
	Established Plants: Lightly mix 1-2 tablespoons per gallon into the soil surface once each month during the growing season.
Trees & Shrubs	Established Trees/Shrubs: Spread 1 lb per 2" of trunk diameter around the base outwards to the drip line. Mix into soil surface and water in well.
	New Plantings: Prepare transplant hole and mix 1-2 cups with the backfill soil. Use amended soil to fill in around the new tree and water in well.