When is the best time to apply blood meal? Can it be used as my last application of the year? I can get it local here for $35 for a 50lb bag.

When is the best time to apply blood meal?

Anytime it's not freezing. A word of warning: some people don't like the smell (I don't mind it). If you get a LIGHT rain, though, it can be pretty pronounced.

Can it be used as my last application of the year?

Sure, but I'd put it down a little earlier than I would Urea. The process does involve the microherd, although it's much quicker than grains.

I can get it local here for $35 for a 50lb bag.

I hate you.

Two more questions. How much should I apply and how often?

Generally, it's something like 13-0-0 NPK, but I don't like to think of it that way. It is on-the-border between fast-release and slow-release. It gives a burst and then keeps delivering for up to 90 days. It is a favored material for the microherd. If you follow the NPK, you could put down up to about 7 lbs per 1000 sq ft, but I wouldn't -- it could get a little funky. 4 lbs per thousand for half a pound of N, maybe, and add something else (like a grain) 2-3 weeks later to fill out the 1 pound. Repeat at 2-3 month intervals, but remember to keep track of getting the other nutrients covered somehow.

I am not sure as I don't know the numbers on it. I would think 5-7lbss per 1000sqft monthly would be good. I take it you found that link off ebay I posted?

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Andy beat me to it. The almighty one wins again.

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simpson wrote:I am not sure as I don't know the numbers on it. I would think 5-7lbss per 1000sqft monthly would be good. I take it you found that link off ebay I posted?

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Yes, and they said I could pick it up local for $35/bag + tax.

thats great. I think there is many of us that hate you right now.

andy10917 wrote:Generally, it's something like 13-0-0 NPK, but I don't like to think of it that way. It is on-the-border between fast-release and slow-release. It gives a burst and then keeps delivering for up to 90 days. It is a favored material for the microherd. If you follow the NPK, you could put down up to about 7 lbs per 1000 sq ft, but I wouldn't -- it could get a little funky. 4 lbs per thousand for half a pound of N, maybe, and add something else (like a grain) 2-3 weeks later to fill out the 1 pound. Repeat at 2-3 month intervals, but remember to keep track of getting the other nutrients covered somehow.

What would you suggest for a grain? Would milorganite be good for the other nutrients?

Just one warning. Bloodmeal is a welcome mat for uninvited guest, most of which are not desirable. The only thing you will not see is deer or rabbits.

Would milorganite be good for the other nutrients?

Only a soil test can indicate what other nutrients you need to be managing, but at 5-2-0, there ain't a lot of P or K in Milorganite. See 5,000 other threads here on ways to supplement P and K.

texasweed wrote:Just one warning. Bloodmeal is a welcome mat for uninvited guest, most of which are not desirable. The only thing you will not see is deer or rabbits.

What uninvited guests might drop by?

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texasweed wrote:Just one warning. Bloodmeal is a welcome mat for uninvited guest, most of which are not desirable. The only thing you will not see is deer or rabbits.

What do you mean?

what does the smell of blood attract? coyotes, wolves, bears? rats, flies?

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texasweed wrote:Just one warning. Bloodmeal is a welcome mat for uninvited guest, most of which are not desirable. The only thing you will not see is deer or rabbits.

What uninvited guests might drop by?

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canine, feline, rodent, scavengers,and insect families.

texasweed wrote:

Ohio2112 wrote:

texasweed wrote:Just one warning. Bloodmeal is a welcome mat for uninvited guest, most of which are not desirable. The only thing you will not see is deer or rabbits.

What uninvited guests might drop by?

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canine, feline, rodent, scavengers,and insect families.

I'm going to pick up a bag next Friday and give it a try. I'm kinda nervous about using blood meal now but I'll give it a try and see what happens. I hope I don't regret it.

It supposedly also draws Bears, but my garbage pails do that just fine - with or without blood meal on the property.

Bought a bag of blood meal today for $35. I'm going to put it down tomorrow....I'll let you know if I get any bears.

No blood meal used here lately, but Yogi the bear scattered trash around the yard overnight anyway.

I had no problems with applying blood meal. It's good stuff I will be applying it every 2-3 months next year.