{"product_id":"feather-meal","title":"Feather Meal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eFeather Meal from The Soil Makers is a by‑product of poultry processing. It is cooked and sterilized under intense heat, dried, and ground into a fine meal to deliver a steady source of nitrogen for your garden. This nutrient profile provides \u003cstrong\u003e13% nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e and acts as a semi‑slow release organic fertilizer that supports continuous growth over time. Nitrogen release you can count on\n- Begins to release nitrogen within 4–7 days after application, helping plants start benefiting from the feed sooner.\n- Roughly \u003cstrong\u003e75% of the nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e is released at a steady rate over the first ~3 months, reducing the risk of fertilizer burn from spikes.\n- The remaining nitrogen can continue to release for up to an additional ~3 months, extending the benefit through multiple growing cycles.\n- Release rate is influenced by soil pH, moisture, temperature, and the presence of soil microbes capable of breaking down the meal into plant‑usable nutrients. What makes Feather Meal a smart choice\n- Nature‑based nitrogen: provides a reliable nitrogen source without synthetic additives, helping plants like corn and leaf vegetables achieve steady green growth.\n- Sustainable by‑product use: turns a poultry processing by‑product into a value‑added soil amendment, aligning with responsible gardening practices.\n- Versatile soil conditioner: complements a wide range of soil types, particularly in beds and gardens where a long, stable nitrogen supply is desired. Ideal use cases\n- Crops that demand consistent nitrogen—corn, leafy greens, and other fast‑growing vegetables—benefit from the extended feed period.\n- Organic and eco‑friendly gardening programs that prioritize natural nutrient sources. How to incorporate into your garden plan\n- Evenly mix Feather Meal into the topsoil before planting to maximize root access to the nitrogen as it becomes available.\n- Apply during early vegetative stages to support steady leaf and stem development, then monitor plant response to adjust future applications.\n- Pair with a diverse soil‑building routine: microbes, compost, and mineral amendments work together to optimize nutrient release and uptake. Why choose The Soil Makers\n- A brand grounded in soil science, delivering practical amendments that support resilient plant growth.\n- Transparent nitrogen content and release behavior, so you can plan your gardening calendar with confidence.\n- Customer feedback reflects satisfaction with performance and consistency for home gardens and small‑scale projects. Product tags: feather meal, nitrogen, nitrogen fertilizer Category alignment\nHome \u0026amp; Garden \u0026gt; Lawn \u0026amp; Garden \u0026gt; Gardening \u0026gt; Fertilizers Notes\n- This Feather Meal description emphasizes real‑world benefits, actionable use cases, and a clear explanation of release dynamics without making unsupported claims. The content is designed to resonate with home gardeners, market growers, and anyone seeking a natural nitrogen source that aligns with sustainable gardening practices.\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather meal, a by-product of poultry processing is cooked and sterilized under intense heat using steam pressure cookers then dried and ground into a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur feather meal is 13% Nitrogen. It is a semi-slow release organic fertilizer providing plants with nitrogen over an extended period of time. Great for plants like corn, leaf vegetables and others requiring a consistent supply of nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather meal begins to release its nitrogen within 4-7 days of application*. About 75% of the nitrogen is released at a steady rate “slow feed” as plants metabolize the nitrogen for 3 months or more*. The remaining nitrogen will release for up to another 3 months*.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*But there are several factors that will determine the rate of nutrient release, some of these include: soil pH level, moisture levels in the soil, soil temperature and the presence of enough micro-organisms to break it down into plant usable nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Soil Makers","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48508730343669,"sku":"sku-43946266689760","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb","offer_id":48508730376437,"sku":"sku-43946266886368","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1136\/6389\/files\/FEATHERMEALBAG50lb.webp?v=1785953710","url":"https:\/\/www.orchidstuffplus.com\/products\/feather-meal","provider":"Orchid Stuff Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}