Meat and Bone Meal Fertilizer: Phosphorus for Roots, Flowers and Fruit

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On Oktober 14, 2026

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Quick answer: Meat and bone meal is an organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and calcium with moderate nitrogen. It supports strong roots, flowering and fruiting, so it suits fruit trees, flowering plants, root crops and new plantings. Mix it into the planting hole or topsoil, water in, and keep it away from pets, which are attracted to its smell.

Updated October 2026 · NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia

Key facts

Nutrients	Phosphorus, calcium, nitrogen
Release	Medium to slow
Best for	Roots, flowering, fruiting crops
Use at	Planting and early season
Tip	Mix in to reduce smell and pests
Pets	Store and apply out of reach

What MBM adds to soil

Nutrient	Role in plants
Phosphorus	Root growth, flowering, fruit set
Calcium	Cell walls, reduces blossom-end rot
Nitrogen	Leaf and stem growth

Best crops

Fruit trees and bananas at planting
Tomatoes, chillies, eggplants
Root crops such as sweet potato and cassava
Flowering plants and shrubs

How to apply

At planting: mix into the planting hole soil.
Established plants: work into topsoil around the drip line and water in.
Follow the product label and a soil test for rates.

Read more in our meat and bone meal guide or order meat and bone meal.

Frequently asked questions

What is meat and bone meal fertilizer good for?

It is rich in phosphorus and calcium, supporting roots, flowering and fruiting crops.

When should I apply meat and bone meal?

At planting or early in the season, mixed into the soil.

Does meat and bone meal attract animals?

Its smell can attract pets and pests, so mix it into the soil and store bags securely.

Buy in bulk: request a wholesale quote from NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Siburan, Sarawak. Call or WhatsApp +60 13-739 1922 or email info@ndrgkokalenterprise.com.

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