Fish emulsion

Fish emulsion is a fertilizer emulsion that is produced from the fluid remains of fish processed for fish oil and fish meal industrially.

Production

The process of creating fish emulsion begins with whole fish, or with carcass products of fish, such as bones, scales, and skin, which are left after a fish has been processed. The fish and carcass products are then ground into a slurry. After the oils and fish meal are removed from the slurry, the slurry is officially a fish emulsion. Most emulsions are then strained to remove any remaining solids, and sulfuric acid is often added to increase the acidity and prevent the growth of microbes. [1]

Gardening

Since fish emulsion is naturally derived, it is considered an organic fertilizer appropriate for use in organic horticulture. In addition to having a typical N-P-K analysis of 5-2-2, fish emulsion adds micronutrients.[2]

Fish emulsion, applied as a liquid fertilizer, is also used when growing roses to enhance the bloom color of the flowers.[3]

References

Pennington Seeds, Inc. "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FISH FERTILIZER"
Colorado State University - Cooperative Extension. "Organic Fertilizers." Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine GardenNotes #234.
San Joaquin UC Master Gardeners. "Feeding Plants - Understanding Fertilizers."

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Fish emulsion

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