What is organic fertilizers.

1. **Compost**
Compost is decomposed organic material like kitchen scraps, leaves, and manure. It provides a rich mix of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, improving soil structure and fertility. To use in a kitchen garden, spread a 1-2 inch layer of compost over the soil before planting and mix it in. You can also top-dress around existing plants. Compost enhances soil water retention, aeration, and microbial activity, promoting healthy plant growth and higher yields.

 2. **Manure**
Manure, derived from animal waste, is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Aged or composted manure is best to avoid burning plants. In the kitchen garden, spread manure in the fall and mix it into the soil to decompose over winter, or apply it in early spring. It improves soil texture, moisture retention, and fertility. Manure is ideal for growing nutrient-demanding crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy greens.

 3. **Bone Meal**
Bone meal is a powdered fertilizer made from animal bones, high in phosphorus and calcium, which supports root growth and flowering. To use it in a kitchen garden, sprinkle bone meal into planting holes or around the base of plants, especially for root vegetables like carrots and beets. It slowly releases nutrients, ensuring steady plant development. Bone meal is excellent for plants like tomatoes and peppers that require strong roots and fruit development.

 4. **Fish Emulsion**
Fish emulsion is a liquid organic fertilizer rich in nitrogen, ideal for promoting leafy growth. Dilute it according to package instructions and apply it as a foliar spray or soil drench every 2-3 weeks in your kitchen garden. It’s especially beneficial for leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, and herbs. Fish emulsion provides quick nutrients, enhances soil microbial activity, and promotes lush, healthy plants without harmful chemicals.

 5. **Seaweed**
Seaweed fertilizer provides essential trace minerals, growth hormones, and amino acids. Use it as a liquid feed, either as a foliar spray or soil drench. Apply it every 2-4 weeks to encourage healthy growth in vegetables like beans, tomatoes, and potatoes. Seaweed improves stress tolerance and root development, enhancing plant resilience. It’s also great for boosting overall plant health and increasing yields, making it perfect for kitchen gardens.

 6. **Green Manure**
Green manure refers to cover crops like clover or alfalfa, grown and then tilled into the soil. These plants enrich the soil with nitrogen and organic matter. In a kitchen garden, plant green manure in fall or after harvesting, then cut and dig it into the soil before planting your next crop. Green manure improves soil structure, moisture retention, and fertility, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

 7. **Vermicompost**
Vermicompost is created by earthworms breaking down organic matter, producing nutrient-rich compost. It contains essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, plus beneficial microbes. Use it in your kitchen garden by adding vermicompost to planting holes or top-dressing around plants. It’s perfect for growing vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Vermicompost enhances soil structure, increases moisture retention, and promotes healthy root growth, making it a valuable fertilizer for home gardeners.