SOIL: Dieases, Remedies and Nutrients

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April 1, 2015 I'd love to assure you that all you need are our amazing heirloom seeds with their spectacular germination rates.  But the truth is, soil is also important for maximum production and a healthy harvest for years to come.Let's talk Soil! SOIL Health and Nutrients   We recently shared an article about Plant Disease: How to Avoid and Cure Disease This is a great article if you have had crop failures in the past. Within your soil are beneficial microbes and essential nutrients. Some soil is more fertile than others which is why we use soil amendments. If you have access to homemade compost or manure then you're well on your way to healthy, fertile soil.  Not everyone has those things at the fingertips so amendments are important.  You don't want to overuse fertilizers but you also need to give back to your soil what your plants are taking in order to have balance. First, we'll start with the basics: N-P-K That stands for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), Potassium (K)    From Plant Nutrients - Getting Started, What does each nutrient do? In addition to other properties, Nitrogen helps plant foliage to grow strong. Phosphorous helps roots and flowers grow and develop. Potassium (Potash) is important for overall plant health.    Organic Alfalfa Meal Derived from leguminous perennial alfalfa plant used for pasture and cover crop. Primary benefit of this pleasant smelling meal is increasing organic matter, although it is also a valuable plant-derived fertilizer.  NPK analysis is 2.8-0.29-2.4 Contains trace minerals and triaconatol Excellent addition to the compost pile for nitrogen content and absorbency Roses respond especially well to alfalfa meal WSDA Certified Organic Alfalfa Meal Organic Blood Meal 12-0-0 Blood Meal is a 100% natural fertilizer that's extremely rich in nitrogen. Provides a consistent source of minerals and nutrients for plants considered "heavy feeders." Keep your plant soil healthy with this nitrogen rich fertilizer Depending upon the crops you grow, soil that has been too often planted can start to lose its growing potential. Over time, the minerals and nutrients that plants need to grow and stay healthy become depleted. Blood meal helps restore these lost nutrients and revitalize depleted gardening beds. Blood meal is an all natural powdered fertilizer that contains one of the highest, non-synthetic nitrogen counts (12-0-0) available. Continue Reading Organic Bone Meal 4-12-0 How can you tell if your garden has a phosphorus deficiency? The easiest way to tell is to look at the plants. If your plants are small, are producing little or no flowers and have a bright green or purplish cast to them, you have a phosphorus deficiency. Since most plants in the garden are grown for their flowers or fruit, replacing phosphorus in the soil if it is lacking is very important. Phosphorus is involved in many plant processes, including: Energy transfer reactions Development of reproductive structures Crop maturity Root growth Protein synthesis Continue Reading    AZOMITE Give Plants the Vital Minerals They need to Thrive Great soil additive for all plants Azomite rock dust is a naturally mined volcanic rock composed of over 70 minerals and trace elements that are essential for optimal plant health. The rock formation in Utah from which Azomite is mined was formed when volcanic ash merged with sea water an estimated 30 million years ago. This mixture of volcanic ash and sea water created a unique source of trace minerals and elements that moist soils are void of. Just like humans, plants require many minerals to reach peak health and vigor. Re-minerlaize your soil with Azomite and your plants will thank you and reward you!    GREESAND Greensand is a mined mineral rich in soil conditioning glauconite Contains potash and other minerals from natural marine deposits Excellent soil conditioner Carrying a formulation of 0-0-0.1 Greensand turns dense, heavy clay into manageable soil. Greensand is a naturally-occurring iron-potassium silicate that can increase soil's moisture absorption by up to ten times. Also contains over 30 trace minerals I'm calling this APRIL MADNESS!    SALE on Organic Plant Food! NOW thru April 10th, Save on 1 pound options of both Greensand and   Mary's Organic Plant Food 3-4-4  Save even MORE on 2 pound options! Shop Now  HELPFUL LINKS:    GROWING TIPS  APRIL Seed Planting Guide for the US Host A Seed Planting Party for Earth Day   Organic Pest Control Part 1  Organic Pest Control Part 2  Organic Pest Control Part 3   *NEW*  DIY Ginger Tincture Kit

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Mary's Heirloom Seeds Got Sprouts? Don't Miss Out! In case you're just tuning in, we've been steadily adding to our 2014 Planting Guide. For your viewing pleasure we've made a special page with all of the growing info in one easy place. Check out Mary's 2014 Planting Guide Helpful Links  Heirloom BEANS Heirloom BEETS Heirloom CORN Heirloom Fruits Heirloom GREENS Heirloom PEAS Heirloom PEPPERS Heirloom SEEDS PUMPKIN & SQUASH Heirloom TOMATOES HERB Seeds Wildflower Seeds Specialty Heirlooms Seed Pack Combos SUPPLIES Mary's Tincture Shop Mary's Herbal Organix Join Our Mailing List Mary's Heirloom Seeds 2104 Tyler Street Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 654-3501 Order Mary's Sprouting Kit this weekend and we'll include more FREE SEEDS! Now until Monday, Dec 15th ALL orders of Mary's Sprouting Kit will include 6 ounces of organic Seeds! That's 4 FREE ounces of seeds! A few of our favorites Sprouted Wheat Wheat Grass Kits FENUGREEK ALFALFA If you live in a warmer climate such as Arizona, California, Hawaii and Florida then you might still be growing.  You might even be growing cool weather crops such as Kale, Arugula, Swiss Chard , Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli and Cabbage. If your area is COLD or snowy at the moment then you might try growing SPROUTS in winter! Do you eat Sprouts?  Do you grow your own sprouts? SPROUTS grown in a jar do not require dirt or sun, Just Water!!!  It's SO EASY! I have been growing/eating sprouts for a while.  I sprout "cat grass" which is actually wheat grass, for our 2 cats and they LOVE it.  I sprout Mung Beans, Broccoli and Alfalfa for sandwiches & salads. Save Money and Sprout Your Own! Sprouts are nutrient dense and take up almost no space.  If you want fresh GREENS without having to grow a garden, sprouts are the way to go.   Do you know that a small bag of Mung Beans sprouts (organic) at my local grocery store costs almost $8? That's ridiculous!  Mung Beans When I sprout 1/3 cup of Mung Beans I usually get about 3 cups (or more) of sprouts after 5-6 days!!! Most important, by growing your own you are in control of your food.  You can decide when to grow, how much to grow and grow them organically.  MUNG BEAN SPROUTS Each cup, or 104 g serving, of sprouted raw mung beans provides approx 155 mg potassium. Mung Bean Sprouts Each 1-cup serving of raw mung bean sprouts provides 14 mg vitamin C, or nearly one quarter of the daily value for vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin that is essential for proper immune function and wound healing. Another benefit of mung bean sprouts is their 60 mcg folic acid, or 15 percent of the daily value for this B vitamin, which is an especially important nutrient for women who may become pregnant, because it reduces the risk for neural tube birth defects.  Continue Reading BROCCOLI SPROUTS!!! If you are interested in purchasing larger quantities of organic sprouting seeds please send us an email Broccoli Sprouts From MORE Nutritional Info on SPROUTS, "Eating broccoli sprouts may be able to protect people from cancer, according to scientists from Johns Hopkins. The Maryland-based researchers found that young broccoli sprouts contain a substance called sulforaphane in concentrated amounts. Sulforaphane helps the body fight cancer, and may prevent certain cancers from developing. Researchers call this phenomenon chemoprotection.    Asthma sufferers may benefit from a daily dose of broccoli sprouts, as studies have shown a decrease in inflammation of the airways after eating the vegetable. A study reported in the March 2009 issue of Clinical Immunology reports that sulforaphane, the same compound that can prevent and fight cancer, reduced inflammation associated with asthma and nasal allergies. In addition to broccoli sprouts, sulforaphane is naturally occurring in cauliflower, mature broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage." MARY'S SPROUTING KIT with Seeds! This one quart sprouting jar is everything you  need to learn the basic aspects of sprouting.   A perfect way to get started. Grow your own sprouts for a delicious and nutritious meal or snack for just pennies!!!   Includes SEEDS! Mary's Sprouting Kits make great gift ideas for all ages.  Sprouting is simple and easy.  Sprouts can be grown in as few as 24 hours and up to 6 days. NEW:  GREEN PEA SPROUT SEEDS These dried green peas have a great germination rate and make delicious, crunchy and mildly sweet sprouts. A great addition to salads. Peas can also be used in soups and other recipes.

All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated, non-gmo and non-hybrid, non-patented,  untreated, heirloom garden seeds. Mary has signed the Safe Seed pledge.