Crustacean Meal Fertilizer 4-0-0
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Crustacean Meal 4-0-0 (Organic) – High‑Calcium, High‑Chitin Soil Food
Made from sustainably sourced crab & shrimp shells, this 4‑0‑0 meal delivers slow‑release nitrogen, ~12% calcium, ~1.3% magnesium and abundant chitin to strengthen cell walls, feed beneficial microbes and naturally deter root pests & diseases.
🦴 High Calcium (~12%)
Builds stronger cell walls for seedlings, flowers & veggies; helps prevent blossom end rot & tip burn.
🦠 Natural Chitin Source
Feeds soil microbes that break down chitin and can suppress root-feeding pests & some pathogens.
🌱 Slow‑Release Nitrogen (4%)
Gentle, sustained feeding—less risk of burn, reduced leaching near waterways.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
- 4% N, ~12% Ca, ~1.3% Mg – ideal macro/secondary nutrient support
- Heavy‑metal‑free and repackaged from organic ingredients
- Slow release formula buffers against over‑fertilization
- Won't leach nutrients when used near water systems
- Improves soil structure and aeration with coarse texture
- Family owned & California‑based since 1989
DERIVED FROM
Premium Quality Sources:
- Crab Shell Meal (Dungeness & Blue Crab)
- Shrimp Shell Meal
- Lobster Shell Meal
All shells are sustainably sourced from food-grade seafood processing facilities.
APPLICATION RATES & DIRECTIONS
General Guidelines
Always incorporate/bury meal into soil or compost (top 2–3") and water in thoroughly. Split large seasonal amounts into 2–3 lighter feedings for best results.
🥬 Vegetable Gardens (in‑ground / raised beds)
| Timing | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑plant (4–6 wks before) | 2–3 lb / 100 ft² | Mix into topsoil thoroughly |
| Transplant | 1–2 tbsp / hole | Mix with backfill soil |
| Side‑dress (monthly) | 2–4 oz / large plant 1–2 oz / small plant |
Stop heavy N once fruiting starts |
🌳 Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes
| Formula | Convert to Meal | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 lb N × trunk diameter (inches) Max: 1 lb N per tree |
Meal (lb) = N ÷ 0.04 Quick: N × 25 |
Split 50/50: • Bud break • Early summer |
🌸 Flower Beds & Ornamentals
| Pre‑plant | Mid‑season top‑dress |
|---|---|
| 1.5–2.5 lb / 100 ft² | ~½ cup around large clumps if foliage appears pale |
🪴 Containers / Pots
| Mix‑in Rate | Top‑dress | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 Tbsp / gal pot volume | 1–2 tsp / gal | Every 4–6 weeks during growing season |
🌾 Lawns (optional)
| Rate (spring) | Meal Needed | Application Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5–1.0 lb N / 1,000 ft² | 12.5–25 lb meal / 1,000 ft² | Split into 2 applications 6 weeks apart |
Or simply multiply N by 25!
CRUSTACEAN MEAL CALCULATOR
Crustacean Meal 4‑0‑0 Calculator
No guesswork needed — enter your garden area, tree size, or pot volume to get exact application amounts.
🥬 Vegetable Gardens
📋 Recommended: 0.05–0.15 lb N per 100 ft² per application
🌳 Fruit Trees
📋 Formula: 0.1 lb N per inch trunk diameter (max 1 lb N/tree)
🪴 Container Plants
📋 Mix 1–2 Tbsp/gal into potting soil; top‑dress 1–2 tsp/gal every 4–6 weeks
🧮 Quick N → Meal Converter
📋 Formula: Meal (lb) = N (lb) ÷ 0.04 | Quick method: N × 25
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will crustacean meal burn my plants?
Can I use it in containers and potted plants?
Does it replace all other fertilizers?
How does chitin help my plants?
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