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Mar 30, 2014 7:13 PM CST
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Name: tk
97478 (Zone 8b)

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My soil has too much of every nutrient except nitrogen, of which it has close to none. I have been adding blood meal to the soil. The internet states it is fast acting IF the soil is warm. Mine is, so:

1. How soon will I see a difference?

2. Can blood meal be put in a hose sprayer and sprayed right on the plant?

3. If it can, at what setting?

Thanks
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Mar 30, 2014 8:15 PM CST
Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
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Bloodmeal is not soluble so would probably clog any sprayer.
Worked into the soil around plants---it probably will take a week or two before you see results.
It has to break down before plants can use it.
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Mar 30, 2014 8:20 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: tk
97478 (Zone 8b)

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OK, thanks, because it said online it worked fast, I was expecting results the next day. Rolling on the floor laughing So, it was disappointing. Now, there is hope again.
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Mar 31, 2014 2:11 PM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
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Keep in mind, that though blood meal is a good, low-impact source of nitrogen, it can attract animals such as dogs.
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Mar 31, 2014 2:55 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: tk
97478 (Zone 8b)

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I have everything in a garden cage because of the chickens.
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