FERTILIZERS
(LIQUID & DRY)
PRODUCT NAME
Agrothrive
Alaska Fish Fertilizer
Allganic
Symphony Organic
USE
General purpose, use at planting and to prevent deficiencies through season
Primarily to promote leafy green growth
WHERE TO FIND
Check at Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and/or other local garden and hardware centers
NOTES
Liquid fertilizer with a balanced analysis, made from corn steep liquor and fermented fish remnants
Liquid
Nitrogen supplier
Dry; micro-pelletized sodium nitrate; easy to broadcast; water-soluble; can cause burn if applied directly to plants; appropriate for fertigation but not for spray
Azomite
Supplies trace minerals and micronutrients
Dry; naturally mined volcanic mineral; name stands for “A to Z Of Minerals Including Trace Elements”
Biolink
All purpose, calicum, phosphorus, and potassium varieties available
Liquid
Biomin
Addresses micronutrient deficiencies (e.g., calcium, zinc, boron, iron, copper, etc.)
Liquid; Micronutrient deficiency must be documented by soil or tissue testing or other verifiable method as approved by a certifying agent
Brown's Fish Hydrolysate Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen supplier for plant growth, soil microbial activity, and crop establishment
Can be used in drip line systems and sprayers
Dr. Dave’s Ultimate
Root Crops & Bloomers Blend (5-10-10) or Vegetative Abundance Blend (10-10-10)
Local to North GA!
Not OMRI-listed, but claims to use only OMRI-listed ingredients
EM-1 Micro Inoculant
Used to improve seed germination, root development, nutrient absorption, soil fertility and plant quality, size and color. Can also be used to activate compost and for odor control
A naturally-fermented, live microbial product
Espoma Organic Fertilizers (i.e., Plant-Tone, Garden-Tone)
Plant-Tone: all purpose fertilizer for wide range of plants; Garden-Tone: all purpose fertilizer specifically for vegetables and herbs
Check your local Ace, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, etc.
Not OMRI-listed, but typically approved by certifiers—check with your certifier (QCS does allow)
FoxFarm
Check your local garden centers, nurseries, Ace Hardwares, etc.
FoxFarm has a variety of OMRI-listed fertilizer products: https://foxfarm.com/product-category/for-organic-gardening/
Harmony Ag Organic Fertilizer
All purpose
Made from composted poultry layer manure; very popular
Maxicrop
Provides trace minerals and acts as a biostimulant to help plants thrive and reduce environmental stresses
Soluble seaweed; can be applied to foliage, in fertigation, or in transplant water
NatureSafe (various products)
All purpose or specific nutrient provision, depending on the product
Powdered or pelleted
Neptune’s Harvest (Fish Fertilizer 2-4-1 or Fish & Seaweed Fertilizer 2-3-1)
Provides micro and macro nutrients and helps with transplant shock
Can be used as a foliar spray, in drip line irrigation systems or watered directly onto plants
Pacific Gro
Building soil microbial activity, especially beneficial fungi and supplying nitrogen in amino acid form
For use in spray and/or drip irrigation applications
Sea-Crop
Improving soil biology and microbial activity and supplying trace minerals and micronutrients
Contains all of the minerals of seawater in concentrated form
Soluble sulfate of potash
Correcting potassium deficiencies and supplying sulfur for protein formation and enzyme activity
Designed to be applied in solution
True Organic (various products)
All purpose
Almost identical to Harmony
Depends on the product – Seabird Guano is a rich source of phosphorous and slow-release nitrogen. There is also a product specifically for herbs and leafy greens.
Symphony Organic