Westland Bone Meal is a naturally-sourced feed where nutrients are taken up efficiently due to longer periods of release in the soil. It has Nitrogen to support green growth, Calcium to keep your plant both healthy and strong and Phosphorus for your roots to grow bigger and stronger.
Bone Meal is perfect for maintaining trees and shrubs, but is also great for hedges and even root vegetables.
- Easy to use
- Ideal for trees & shrubs
- Promotes strong & healthy rooting
- Greener, healthier foliage
- NPK 3-9-0
Also see our other straights Growmore, Fish, Blood and Bone and Chicken Manure
Sizes available
- 1.5kg
- 4kg
- 8kg
- 10kg - Discontinued
- Product Details
- How to Use
- Tips & Advice
- Useful Information
Why Use
Bone Meal has very high phosphorus content plus a smaller amount of nitrogen. This balance is ideal for encouraging strong root growth. The organic nutrients in the fertiliser are gently released into the soil over an extended period of time.
When to Use
Apply every 4-6 weeks throughout the growing season from February until the end of October. For best results the granules should be worked into the soil. During dry weather, water before and after application.
How to Use
One handful of Bone Meal is about 35g (1¼ oz)
You can apply Bone Meal every 4-6 weeks to sustain good soil fertility.
Trees and Shrubs – Established plants
Apply 135g/sq. m (5oz/sq. yd) around the base. Gently fork into the soil surface without disturbing the roots. Alternatively, sprinkle the product over the soil surface, around the stem of the plant and water in well.
Trees and Shrubs – New plantings
Apply 135g/sq. m (5oz/sq. yd) to the bottom of the planting hole and mix well with soil or compost when refilling the hole.
Flowers
Apply 135g/sq. m (5oz/sq. yd) to the soil surface and fork in. Take care that the granules do not touch the plant leaves or stems.
Water in well after application.
Vegetables
Apply 70g/sq. m (2 ½ oz/sq. yd) as a top dressing to the soil surface and work in well.
General Advice
- To be used only where there is a recognised need
- Do not exceed the appropriate application rate
- Increasing the dosage may result in damage to your plants
- Store in a dry, frost free place away from children, pets and foodstuff
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can my children & pets go into the treated area?
A. Yes, children and pets can return to the treated areas after application. However some dogs will attempt to eat the product. To avoid this mix well with the soil
Q. Will animals be attracted to this product?
A. Animals may be attracted to this product. Land where product has been applied should not be used for grazing or cropping for feedstuffs within the following periods (a) 2 months for pigs and (b) 3 weeks for other farm animals.
Q. What should I do if I put on too much of the product?
A. Remove any visible granules and heavily water the area to dissolve and wash through excess product.
For any questions or advice, please contact our technical advice line on 01480 443789 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) or email [email protected]
Safety Information
- Wash hands and exposed skin after use. Gloves are recommended when handling this product
- Land where the product has been applied should not be used for grazing or cropping for feedingstuffs within the following periods (a) (two months in the case of pigs; and (b) three weeks in the case of other farm animals
- Children and pets can continue to use treated areas immediately after application. Some dogs may be attracted to eat the product, to avoid this we recommend mixing well with the soil.