Gardener’s know that amending the soil with good organic compost is the key to healthy plants that produce prodigious yields. Those who live near the ocean have long known about the benefits of using shellfish for fertilizer. Fertilizing with shellfish is not only a sustainable method for utilizing the otherwise useless parts (shells) of crustaceans, but also imparts nutrients into the soil. What exactly is shellfish fertilizer? Read on to find out about fertilizer made of shellfish. What is Shellfish Fertilizer? Fertilizer made of shellfish is composed of the shells of crustaceans such as crabs, shrimp or even lobsters and is also called shrimp or crab meal. The shells, which are rich in nitrogen, are mixed with coarse carbon rich material such as wood shavings or chips, leaves, branches and bark. This is allowed to compost over the course of several months while microorganisms feast on the proteins and sugars,
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