Description
Pushin' P is a 4-in-1 phosphorus blend: a diverse soil amendment built around organic sources of phosphorus, which are few. Four ingredients in one amendment add diversity and lower the chance of buildup from overusing any single ingredient. It is suited to seedling soil mixes, flowering plants and fruit trees.
As with all organics, less is more. Don't push too hard.
What's in it
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Premium organic rice bran: naturally high in phosphorus and low in heavy metals, and rich in carbon.
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Fish bone meal: 20% phosphorus and a high calcium content, which ensures balanced nutrient levels along with all the trace elements.
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Active 2-20-2: premium micronized calcium phosphate, low in heavy metals, enhanced with organic non-GMO amino acids for better chelation.
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Black soldier fly insect frass: high in phosphorus and biology, and delivers essential micronutrients without heavy metal concerns.
How to use
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Amending soil: 1/2 cup per cubic foot of soil.
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Topdressing: 1-2 tablespoons for smaller plants, 1/4 cup for larger plants.
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Compost tea: 1/4 cup per 4-5 gallons of water, added at the start of brewing.
Good to know
- Soil testing best practices recommend a 2:1 phosphorus to potassium ratio.
- Suited to the transition into the flowering phase, or to amending against a soil test to raise phosphorus levels.
- Phosphorus is important for rooting and fruiting.
What phosphorus does for plants
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Energy transfer: phosphorus is a key component of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, which provides the energy for photosynthesis, respiration and nutrient uptake.
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Nucleic acids and cell membranes: it is part of the backbone of DNA and RNA, which supports cell division and growth, and a component of the phospholipids that form the structural framework of cell membranes.
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Root development: adequate phosphorus promotes strong, extensive roots that absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
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Flowering and fruit development: it is crucial for the reproductive stages and supports the formation of flowers, seeds and fruit.
