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![]() ![]() Our Soil Activator is a great natural/biological resource to kick start any garden. It is particularly excellent to use on dry, depleted soils or severely degraded or out-of-balance areas. This all in one pack contains the biodynamic preparations 500-508.
TS138minimum 4 per order |
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![]() ![]() Protect and feed your roses at the same time with this 100% natural health tonic. The unique mix of natural oils and minerals helps manage most common pests and diseases afflicting roses. It helps control blackspot and other fungal diseases such as rust and mildew with naturally occurring sulphur, seaweed extract and by boosting the health of the upper cells of the leaves. It will also prevent attack from aphids, thrips and caterpillars. Contains fish waste fertiliser to promote vigorous growth and general rose health; citronella and garlic to help resist insect attack; as well as ginseng, chilli, vegetable oils and natural minerals. How to use: After removing damaged foliage, use this convenient, ready-mixed product on remaining leaves to run-off point. Apply 3 times in the first week then spray every 7 - 14 days. No concentrate available. Ready-to-use 1 litre trigger bottle. Material Safety Data Sheet PL101 Can I use Happy Roses on other plants? Yes. Happy Roses can be used all over the garden, especially on plants with waxy leaves. On sensitive looking leaves do a plant test patch first. Does Happy Roses kill aphids? It is not designed to kill aphids, but it does act as an effective repellent. To kill insects, use Beat-A-Bug Naturally Based Insect Spray. What is the best way to control black spot and other fungal diseases on my roses? General good gardening practices are always beneficial. For instance, roses should be planted at a distance apart at which they do not touch each other; watering should never be done from above, as drops spread fungal disease; roses should get at least six hours of sunlight per day; they need a well fertilised soil with plenty of organic matter (sheep manure is particularly good) and they should receive frequent deep watering. In addition to the above, Happy Roses should be applied regularly. Naturally occurring sulphur and seaweed extract in Happy Roses controls existing black spot while the general qualities of the product boost plant immunity against further attack. If at any stage black spot should re-occur, remove damaged foliage and discard or burn. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() A concentrated soluble humic acid granule that provides the many benefits of humus to soils with low levels of organic matter (most of Australia) and can be used as a substitute for compost. Humic acid promotes root growth, mineral and water retention and neutralises toxic residues and heavy metals. Apply to lawns, flowering plants, vegetables, shrubs and fruit trees. Dilute 2 teaspoons into a 9 litre watering can and wet soil thoroughly; covers 4 m˛; repeat monthly. 1 kg. TS170 |
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![]() ![]() A complete composted fertiliser and soil conditioner containing all major minerals and micro-nutrients as well as billions of beneficial microbes. Ideal for your vegetable gardens, fruit trees, lawns, ornamental gardens and pot plants. Feed fruit trees in spring; feed vegetable and flower crops every 3 months. Used after the wet season it will replenish the leached nutrients. Sprinkle around existing plantings or blend into the topsoil for new planting areas. Apply: 200 grams per m˛ of garden bed; for pots use 15 grams per litre of potting mix. 3 kg bag. TS169 TS175minimum 5 per order |
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![]() ![]() At last you have a 'soak and pour on' method to add billions of beneficial microbes, bacteria and fungi to your soil. This blend stimulates a highly productive soil with benefits such as nitrogen fixation, nutrient solubilisation and plant growth promotion. Pack is sufficient to produce 30 litres of concentrate, which is then diluted 1:10 and applied to all plants and compost heaps with a watering can. While handling any microbial products a disposable face mask and gloves (supplied) should be used. Makes up to 300 litres. TS171 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Contains 1 litre each of Organic Boost and Organic Blooms: use together as a complete fertilising solution for your garden. TS144save $5.95 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() This concentrated liquid fertiliser enhances photosynthesis and improves plant health by providing a potassium boost in a highly available form to optimise flower, fruit and vegetable production. A lack of potassium can reduce the quality, quantity and health of produce; Backyard Blooms provides potassium in a highly available form, which plants and trees can easily access. Apply to soil or as a foliar spray. Ideally, spray weekly for vegetables and monthly for fruit trees and ornamentals. Typical analysis w/v: Potassium (as citrate): 33.29%; pH: 7.5; Specific Gravity: 1.42; Conductivity: 90 mS/cm. Mixing ratio 15 ml per 9 L: 1 L makes up to 600 L. TS142 Save $5.95 when ordered with Organic Boost as Backyard Box |
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I just wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know how delighted I am with the Backyard Bloom
(Ed. now called Organic Blooms) fertiliser.
I have been using it fortnightly on my bean plants and am having a wonderful result. Before I used to use
'flower and fruit' products because I could never find an organic high potash liquid. I will be using it with
all my flowers now as well as my tomatoes!
Kristine of Wallsend NSW |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Many soils lack the nutrients required to produce and maintain healthy plants, trees and lawns. This is a multi-purpose liquid fertiliser containing a wide range of nutrients in a concentrated form. Made from kelp, guano, fish and a range of beneficial organic formulations, that will encourage healthy, vigorous growth. Apply to soil or as a foliar spray it will help to improve the long-term health of plants and enhance the quality and flavour of your fruit and vegetables. Ideally, spray weekly for vegetables and monthly for fruit trees and ornamentals. Made by Nutri-Tech Solutions - Australia's biggest manufacturer of inputs for organic agriculture. N: 2.29 P: 0.29 K: 0.66. Mixing ratio 30 ml per 9 L water: 1 L makes up to 300 L. TS143 Save $5.95 when ordered with Organic Blooms as Backyard Box |
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![]() ![]() Green Harvest has been supplying this Australian certified organic kelp product since 1998. Although it is not readily available to the retail market and there is not a big budget promotions campaign aimed at the gardener, this kelp is used by organic farmers internationally and many Australian scientific studies verify its success in the field in increasing yield. It uses Tasmanian seaweed in a cold-press process. Kelp contains a comprehensive range of trace elements and amino acids essential to maintaining an organic garden. Use it to:
TS100 TS101 We also have available a Natra-Kelp Liquid Seaweed For Animals |
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![]() ![]() A balanced general-purpose plant food without a strong odour; the granular form is easy to use and is suitable for vegetables, fruit, natives and flowers. It combines high quality natural and biological ingredients: blood and bone, natural lime and gypsum, soft rock phosphate, fish protein, silica, zeolite, neem and trace minerals. Organic Link is enhanced with mycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma fungi to boost plant growth, health and disease resistance. Mycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma fungi are beneficial soil organisms that form partnerships with plant roots, enhancing nutrient and water uptake and providing protection against soil-borne diseases. Add to potting mixes or directly to the soil: N: 5.44 P: 2.75 K: 5.16. Rate of application: 200g/m2; for 120 mm pots use 1 tbsp each season. TS106 TS107 |
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![]() ![]() Get your seeds, seedlings and cuttings off to a flying start with this seaweed concentrate made from organically certified Tasmanian Bull Kelp. Contains naturally occurring plant hormones for stimulating seed germination and early root growth. Dilute 1 capful (10ml) in 4 litres of water and use to soak your seedlings when transplanting; soak seed in ˝ a teaspoon of seaweed solution mixed with 500ml of water; dip cuttings into a 10ml in 100ml of water solution. Can also be used as a foliar spray. Depending on application rate, this handy-sized 500ml bottle makes up to 200 litres of fertiliser solution. TS146 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Trace element deficiencies in plants are hard to diagnose without lab testing as multiple deficiencies often occur simultaneously, especially after major rain events or in sandy soils. This concentrated, balanced certified organic blend of micro-nutrients allows you to apply all the significant trace nutrients lacking in most fertilizers and Australian soils, without the necessity and expense of a soil analysis test. Micro-nutrient deficiencies in the soil are common and widespread with likely symptoms to include:
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Apply as a foliar spray or soil drench at 10 ml per litre when deficiency symptoms occur to all veggies, lawns, fruit trees, natives, etc. Size: 1 Litre bottle makes a minimum of 100 litres TS186 TS185 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Soluble Organic Seaweed Powder for plants Different kelp species have unique effects upon plant health and crop potential depending upon their nutrient and hormonal profile. Tri-Kelp offers a unique formulation of three seaweed species: Laminaria, Sargassum and Ascophyllum nodosum. This Australian Certified Organic product is produced in a unique freeze-drying process which increases surface area and aids rapid dissolvability. This 100% soluble dry powder seaweed mix is very economical, using only 1 gram per 1 litre of water.
TS189 |
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![]() These fertiliser tablets gradually release a blend of essential nutrients including nitrogen and trace elements. Ideal for water gardens and aquatic plants; balanced to avoid overfeeding and burning roots. This method of adding nutrients to aquatic plants is safe and economical, involving no complicated measuring or mixing. Use to enhance flowering and promote healthy growth. Includes recommended application rates for different pot sizes. This is not an organic fertiliser, as organic fertilisers are not available in this very slow release form, suitable for pond use. The manufacturer's recommendation is that this product is safe in an outdoor pond with fish but not in an indoor aquarium. Directions for use: Insert recommended number of tablets evenly, halfway between the stem and perimeter of the pot at a depth close to the root ball. Apply at the start of Spring and Autumn. Nutrient levels: NPK 10:15:10
Pack of 20 x 10g tablets TS159 |
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See also Water and Bog Plants
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How do you decide which fertiliser to use? For gardeners with large areas, planning new orchards or market gardening, a soil test is essential. It gives you a starting point to judge your soil's improvement over the years and identifies initial problems that have to be addressed. Without the information from a soil test, large sums of money can be wasted on inappropriate fertiliser applications or young trees lost due to nutrient deficiencies. For home gardeners it is hard to go wrong just adding compost to the soil, with organic seaweed or fish fertiliser to help seedlings along. Organically certified fertilisers such as NTS Instant Humus and Organic Link can safely be used in any gardening situation. Soils vary a great deal from region to region, in some areas of Australia soils are low in magnesium whereas SE Queensland is the reverse, often far too high in magnesium but low in calcium. As a general rule Australian soils are deficient in trace elements which is why a seaweed spray such as Natrakelp is a useful addition. Checking with a local organic gardening organisation will give you the benefit of the members long experience and understanding of your area's climate and soils. See our links page for websites. Why buy organically certified fertiliser? English is a constantly evolving language and changing all the time. Many words have several meanings and 'organic' is one of these. 'Organic' meaning carbon-based is one meaning used as the opposite of inorganic. Grown without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides is simply another meaning, that has developed semantically since the early 1900's. This is obviously a valid meaning as the function of language is communication and this meaning is understood by millions of people world-wide. Organically certified fertilisers are those where the original materials and the processes to manufacture them have been audited by an organic certifying organisation. This means that tests are done for heavy metal residues and chemical residues such as fungicides. To give an example, gypsum mined as rock could be available 'organically certified'; gypsum as a waste product from gyprock manufacture with residues including fungicides could not be 'organically certified'. More information on soil pH... More information on organic soil improvement... |
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Organic Certification for Australia |
FG
Food Grade |
UT
Untreated Seed or Plant |
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