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Wool Pellets Fertilizer

Wool Pellets Fertilizer

$17.00 CAD
$17.00 CAD
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Wool pellets are made from coarse unwashed sheep’s wool that is shredded and then pelletized for easy use. The pellets can be mixed into potting soil or spread over garden beds. Naturally high in nitrogen (average NPK 9-0-2) and carbon, wool also contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, sulphur, and numerous trace elements. Wool pellets slowly break down into the soil, releasing nutrients for up to six months.

Wool is highly absorbent, holding up to twenty times its weight in water. As the pellets get wet, they expand, creating spaces in the soil. As a result, wool works to increase the soil’s water storage capacity and to improve soil aeration.

A layer of wet, “puffed up” pellets also acts as a slug deterrent. They have a slight barnyard-ey smell that disappears soon after application.

Wool pellets are an ingenious solution for gardeners and farmers alike. With sheep itching to be relieved of their woolly load every spring, and the price of wool at an all time low, it’s a good time to remember wool’s value as a fertilizer.

Application

How much do you need? As a soil additive, mix 1/2 cup of pellets (approx. 50g) with 4 litres of soil. In garden beds, spread about 1kg of pellets over 20 to 25 square feet. One application is good for an entire growing season.

How longs does it keep? Stores indefinitely if kept cool and dry and out of reach of pets.

Made with love in Courtenay, BC by Vancouver Island Wool Pellets

Testimonials

In the words of Claire at VI Wool Pellets:

“My Grandma has been talking about the benefits of using wool in the gardens and in the bottom of potted plants, but working large chunks of fleece into the ground is difficult and quite messy. Then I heard about wool pellets, tiny bits of pelletized fleece that build your soil, fertilize your plants, and reduce water use; my mind was set.”

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LOCAL PICK UP, VICTORIA BC

If you prefer to pick up your order in Victoria, BC, just choose the ‘Pick Up’ option during checkout.

Online order pickups are now at Gardener’s Kit at 169 Langford Street — very close to my old shop in Vic West!

You will receive a pick up confirmation when your order is ready. Click Here for driving directions + Gardener's Kit store hours

Ideally, please allow one business day for order processing. If you need something the same day, or you’d like to meet and chat, give me a quick call or send a text before coming over (250-216-3733) and I will try my best to be ready for you.

What’s the difference between EM and Activated EM? Can I keep re-activating my Activated EM?

I wish! Sadly EM is a bit different from yogurt or sourdough making. The first activation will turn out very closely similar to the mother culture, but with subsequent activations the intricate balance of microbe species and numbers will start to shift, and the effectiveness will decrease. I only ever use fresh mother culture when activating.

EM mother culture can be used the same way as Activated EM, but for economic reasons most people buy it to make their own activation. If you’re new to gardening with EM and you just want to try it out, or if you don’t want to spend the time and effort of activating, then go for the already activated product.

What’s the difference between EM/AEM and Compost Tea?

While EM, AEM, and Compost Tea are made differently, they have similar benefits and compliment each other beautifully. For a comparative summary of these products, see the March 2011 Newsletter.

Can I combine products for easy, all-in-one application?

Yes, almost all products are compatible. The only exception is with fish and sea minerals, which are better applied separately. Keep in mind that dilution rates are different for each product, and try to apply right away after mixing.

Do I need a sprayer?

For soil and compost application, or treating small lawns, a watering can is just fine. For application to foliage, finer droplets are advantageous. You can use a spray bottle, a hose-end sprayer, or a hand-held or backpack sprayer. The wand of a sprayer will help greatly with getting to the underside of leaves. Whatever container you use, be sure it never held any pesticides or liquid synthetic fertilizer.

How do I store the products, and how long do they keep?

Store all products at a cool room temperature, with the lid on tight, and out of direct light. Store pure and undiluted – once products are mixed or diluted with water, they go off quickly. EM mother culture keeps up to two years, activated EM six months or longer. Mycorrhizal fungi, liquid fish, liquid kelp, and sea minerals are good for about a year. Humic acids and molasses can be stored almost indefinitely.

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