How to Use Blood Meal as Fertilizer: Rates, Timing and Best Plants

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On 10 月 5, 2026

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Quick answer: Blood meal is a fast-acting organic fertilizer with about 12–13% nitrogen. Sprinkle it on moist soil around plants, mix it into the top few centimetres and water in. It is best for leafy vegetables and nitrogen-hungry crops early in the season, and for greening pale leaves. Use it sparingly, because too much can burn plants.

Updated October 2026 · NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia

Key facts

Nitrogen	About 12–13%
Release speed	Fast, within a few weeks
Best for	Leafy greens, corn, early growth
Avoid	Heavy use on legumes and young seedlings
Application	Scatter, mix into topsoil, water in
Storage	Dry, sealed, away from pets

What blood meal does

Blood meal is dried animal blood. Its nitrogen is released quickly by soil microbes, boosting leaf and stem growth. It also contains some iron, which can help plants with pale, yellowing leaves.

Best plants for blood meal

Leafy vegetables: lettuce, spinach, kangkung, cabbage
Heavy feeders: corn, chilli and tomato in early growth
Lawns and grass that need a quick green-up

General application tips

Situation	How to apply
Vegetable beds before planting	Mix lightly into the topsoil, then water
Established plants	Side-dress a small amount around the drip line and water in
Compost	Sprinkle thin layers to speed up decomposition

Rates depend on your soil, crop and product; follow the label and a soil test, and start low.

Mistakes to avoid

Over-applying: excess nitrogen can burn roots and cause soft, leafy growth.
Leaving it on the surface: mix in and water to reduce smell and loss.
Using it on legumes (beans, peas), which make their own nitrogen.

For slow, long-lasting nitrogen, combine with feather meal. Compare options in our organic nitrogen fertilizer guide.

Frequently asked questions

How fast does blood meal work?

It starts releasing nitrogen within days and usually shows results within one to three weeks in warm, moist soil.

Can blood meal burn plants?

Yes. Too much fast nitrogen can burn roots and leaves, so apply small amounts and water in well.

What is blood meal best for?

Leafy vegetables, lawns and nitrogen-hungry crops in early growth, and correcting pale, yellowing leaves.

Buy blood meal in bulk

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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