Earthlife Native Blend 22kg
Earthlife Native Blend is a 100% natural plant food containing plant available silica, minerals, trace elements, organic matter and garden friendly microbes, for planting, establishing and growing native, wildlife-friendly gardens.
Earthlife says it improves soils and promotes healthier native plants that establish faster, require less water and are more able to withstand adverse conditions, and it encourages earthworm activity.
Typical analysis
- Nitrogen 0.6%
- Phosphate 1.2%
- Potassium 1.2%
- Calcium 10.0%
- Magnesium 3.1%
- Silica 33.0%
- Sulphate 0.7%
- Iron 2.6%
- Organic matter 30.0%
- Plus 60 other micro nutrients
Application rates
- General: 300-500 g/m² (3-5 handfuls).
- Planting/transplanting: 100-200 g/m² (1-2 handfuls) to the planting hole and 200-300 g around.
- Problem soils: 500-800 g/m² minimum (5-8 handfuls).
- Pots: 1 tablespoon per 200 mm pot diameter.
How often
- Proteaceae (grevillea & banksia): every 3 months for the first 12 months, then 1-2 times per year.
- All other natives: every 3-4 months.
Other information
- Contaminant free with no manures, blood and bone or synthetic fertiliser. Safe for Proteaceae.
- Contains natural rock phosphate, safe for use on all natives.
- An allowable input for organic growers.
- Will not burn plant foliage or roots.
- Wildlife friendly.
Common Questions
Is it safe for grevilleas and banksias?
Earthlife states Native Blend is contaminant free with no manures, blood and bone or synthetic fertiliser, and is safe for Proteaceae. It contains natural rock phosphate and Earthlife says it is safe for use on all natives.
What is the typical analysis?
Nitrogen 0.6%, phosphate 1.2%, potassium 1.2%, calcium 10.0%, magnesium 3.1%, silica 33.0%, sulphate 0.7%, iron 2.6% and organic matter 30.0%, plus 60 other micro nutrients.
How much do I apply?
General: 300-500 g/m² (3-5 handfuls). Planting/transplanting: 100-200 g/m² (1-2 handfuls) to the planting hole and 200-300 g around. Problem soils: 500-800 g/m² minimum (5-8 handfuls). Pots: 1 tablespoon per 200 mm pot diameter.
How often should I apply it?
For Proteaceae (grevillea and banksia), every 3 months for the first 12 months, then 1-2 times per year. For all other natives, every 3-4 months.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.