Wilbur Ellis Bone Meal Fertilizer 3-15-0 - 50-Pound (40/Plt)
About this product
Wilbur Ellis Bone Meal is a natural, slow-release organic fertilizer with a guaranteed analysis of 3-15-0 (3% nitrogen, 15% available phosphate, 0% soluble potash), produced from steamed animal bone. It is a concentrated source of phosphorus for root development, flowering, and fruiting, contributes a modest amount of nitrogen, and is a significant natural source of calcium. Supplied in 50-pound bags, 40 per pallet.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 3% |
| Available Phosphate (P2O5) | 15% |
| Soluble Potash (K2O) | 0% |
| Calcium | Present naturally from bone |
Functional Role
Bone meal releases phosphorus and nitrogen slowly through microbial and chemical breakdown in the soil, feeding plants gradually over the growing season rather than in a single soluble flush. Phosphorus supports root establishment, energy transfer, flowering, and fruit and seed formation, while the calcium contributes to cell-wall structure and soil condition. The slow-release, low-salt nature of the material gives it a low risk of fertilizer burn, which suits it to direct placement near new roots.
Soil pH and Availability
Phosphorus from bone meal becomes plant-available most readily in acidic to neutral soils. In strongly alkaline soils, phosphorus availability is reduced as it binds with calcium, so bone meal performs best where soil pH is at or below neutral.
Application
Incorporate into the root zone at planting or transplanting, or top-dress and work into the top few inches of soil for established plantings, bulbs, perennials, and flowering and root crops. Determine rate by crop and soil test. Because release is gradual, a single application supports plants over an extended period.
Storage and Handling
Store dry to prevent caking. Minimize airborne dust during handling and use a dust mask in dusty conditions. Keep out of reach of children.
Details
Wilbur Ellis Bone Meal is a natural, slow-release organic fertilizer with a guaranteed analysis of 3-15-0 (3% nitrogen, 15% available phosphate, 0% soluble potash), produced from steamed animal bone. It is a concentrated source of phosphorus for root development, flowering, and fruiting, contributes a modest amount of nitrogen, and is a significant natural source of calcium. Supplied in 50-pound bags, 40 per pallet.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 3% |
| Available Phosphate (P2O5) | 15% |
| Soluble Potash (K2O) | 0% |
| Calcium | Present naturally from bone |
Functional Role
Bone meal releases phosphorus and nitrogen slowly through microbial and chemical breakdown in the soil, feeding plants gradually over the growing season rather than in a single soluble flush. Phosphorus supports root establishment, energy transfer, flowering, and fruit and seed formation, while the calcium contributes to cell-wall structure and soil condition. The slow-release, low-salt nature of the material gives it a low risk of fertilizer burn, which suits it to direct placement near new roots.
Soil pH and Availability
Phosphorus from bone meal becomes plant-available most readily in acidic to neutral soils. In strongly alkaline soils, phosphorus availability is reduced as it binds with calcium, so bone meal performs best where soil pH is at or below neutral.
Application
Incorporate into the root zone at planting or transplanting, or top-dress and work into the top few inches of soil for established plantings, bulbs, perennials, and flowering and root crops. Determine rate by crop and soil test. Because release is gradual, a single application supports plants over an extended period.
Storage and Handling
Store dry to prevent caking. Minimize airborne dust during handling and use a dust mask in dusty conditions. Keep out of reach of children.