All Planting Aids – Nature's Seed https://naturesseed.com Specially Designed Mixes Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:19:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://naturesseed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-naturesseed_icon-1-32x32.png All Planting Aids – Nature's Seed https://naturesseed.com 32 32 Rice Hulls https://naturesseed.com/planting-aids/rice-hull/ https://naturesseed.com/planting-aids/rice-hull/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:58:36 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=450345

M-Binder tackifier is a botanical glue used in hydroseeding, to stabilize soils and for dust control. Derived from the seed of the plantego plant (Plantago insularis), M-Binder is 100% organic, non-toxic and biodegradable. Use anywhere you need to “tack” down seed, straw or mulch, or to control dust and erosion. Works great for revegetation and restoration projects, fire rehabilitation, landscaping and beautification.

Application

M-Binder may be applied as a dry powder or as wet slurry to dry or wet surfaces. It may even be applied during rain. It does not require set-up or drying time because when it is wet it is a heavy muciloid material and when dry it is a firm but rewettable membrane.

Application Rates

General Use: 60-140 lbs. per acre (approx. 1.5 – 3.25 lbs./1000 sq. ft.)

Mixed with Wood Fiber or Paper Mulch: 80-100 lbs. per acre

Dust Control Applications: 150-200 lbs. per acre

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M-Binder Tackifier-Soil Stabilizer https://naturesseed.com/planting-aids/m-binder-tackifier-soil-stabilizer/ https://naturesseed.com/planting-aids/m-binder-tackifier-soil-stabilizer/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:17:39 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=445329

M-Binder tackifier is a botanical glue used in hydroseeding, to stabilize soils and for dust control. Derived from the seed of the plantego plant (Plantago insularis), M-Binder is 100% organic, non-toxic and biodegradable. Use anywhere you need to “tack” down seed, straw or mulch, or to control dust and erosion. Works great for revegetation and restoration projects, fire rehabilitation, landscaping and beautification.

Application

M-Binder may be applied as a dry powder or as wet slurry to dry or wet surfaces. It may even be applied during rain. It does not require set-up or drying time because when it is wet it is a heavy muciloid material and when dry it is a firm but rewettable membrane.

Application Rates

General Use: 60-140 lbs. per acre (approx. 1.5 – 3.25 lbs./1000 sq. ft.)

Mixed with Wood Fiber or Paper Mulch: 80-100 lbs. per acre

Dust Control Applications: 150-200 lbs. per acre

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Organic Seed Starter Fertilizer 4-6-4 https://naturesseed.com/products/planting-aids/organic-seed-starter-fertilizer-4-6-4/ https://naturesseed.com/products/planting-aids/organic-seed-starter-fertilizer-4-6-4/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:52:43 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=445122 Uses

Organic Seed Starter Fertilizer 4‑6‑4 is a versatile, compost-based, slow-release blend designed as a gentle yet effective starter and maintenance fertilizer. Ideal for:

  • Seed starting & transplants – Perfectly balanced (4% N, 6% P, 4% K) to deliver essential nutrients and humus without burning delicate roots.

  • Vegetables, herbs, roots & flowers – Encourages strong root development and healthy growth from early stages .

  • New lawns, sod & overseeding – Ideal for turf establishment, helping seedlings flourish.

  • Landscaping & erosion control – Great for revegetation, native plantings, slope stabilization, and restoration projects.


What It Works Best With

Pair this fertilizer with:

  1. Well‑prepared soil – Loosened, lightly amended substrate ensures optimal granule contact for nutrient uptake.

  2. Organic seed starting mixes – Such as coco coir blends that support moisture control and slow nutrient release.

  3. Appropriate moisture – Light, consistent watering helps trigger nutrient availability and supports root growth.

  4. Organic gardening systems – Approved for certified organic production and safely used around children and pets .


How It Works

  • Slow-release nutrients – Provides nitrogen for foliage, phosphorus for roots, potassium for overall vigor, plus humates to improve nutrient retention and microbial activity.

  • Humus and organic matter – Adds ~5 % humates, enhancing cation exchange and water retention; buffers pH and suppresses pathogens .

  • Supports root establishment – Ideal in-furrow starter for agronomic crops, bedding plants, and lawn seed.


Guide on Using Organic Seed Starter 4‑6‑4

Scenario Timing & Method
Seed trays or blocks Mix into starter medium before sowing (at ~¼ tsp per 4″ pot) for steady nutrient release
Outdoor vegetable beds Broadcast 1 cup per 10 sq ft (≈1 lb N/1,000 sq ft), dig into top 4″ before planting .
Transplants Place ¼ cup in hole or ring around base before transplanting seedlings .
New lawns & sod Spread 25 lb per 1,000 sq ft, thoroughly water, and maintain soil moisture for 2 weeks .
Landscape/new plantings Apply 10–15 lb per 1,000 sq ft before seeding or planting; repeat applications 2–3× per season .

Seedling Feeding Tips

  • Start feeding when seedlings are ~2″ tall with 2 true leaves. Apply at quarter strength or mix into soil to avoid root stress .

  • Avoid overfeeding – slow-release, compost-based nutrients are gentle yet effective; monitor soil moisture and coloration.

  • Post-germination boost – Water in well after application to activate nutrient uptake and maximize root-zone efficacy.


Why Choose 4‑6‑4 Organic Seed Starter?

  • Balanced nutrient profile with elevated phosphorus supports robust root growth.

  • Safe and certified organic, compliant with whole-food growing standards.

  • Boosts soil health long-term, with humates and microbial content enhancing soil structure and fertility.

  • Versatile application across gardening, landscaping, turf care, and ecological restoration projects.


Quick Usage Summary

  1. Mix before sowing – ideal for seed trays or beds.

  2. Band at planting – ¼ cup/transplant hole for veggies and herbs.

  3. Top-dress pre-sod/seed – 25 lb per 1,000 sq ft for lawns.

  4. Water well – consistently after application for best uptake.

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Organic Maintenance Fertilizer 18-1-8+fe https://naturesseed.com/product/organic-maintenance-fertilizer-18-1-8fe/ https://naturesseed.com/product/organic-maintenance-fertilizer-18-1-8fe/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:52:43 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=445123

Suståne 18-1-8+Fe (50lb. bag)

Suståne fertilizers are the new generation in environmentally friendly plant nutrition with minimal impact on the non-target environment. Suståne 18-1-8+Fe (iron) is an organic based nitrogen fertilizer blend, ideal for top-dressing lawns, fairways and sports fields. Derived from aerobically composted turkey litter, hydrolyzed feathermeal, ammonium sulfate, iron sulfate, methylene urea, sulfate of potash and sulfur coated urea.

Provides 12-16 weeks of nutrient release

85% of total nitrogen is slow-release for dependable performance and high quality plants

Enhances soil-plant nutrient exchange

Low burn potential as nutrients are released gradually over time

Provides all primary, secondary and micronutrients required for plant growth

While traditional fertilizers supply plant growth nutrients, they do not supply the organic matter required to maintain quality growth. A balanced and naturally based fertilizer, Suståne 18-1-8+Fe is good for application at any time of year for evenly green grass during the growing season. The added iron (Fe) helps lawns maintain their optimal color during hotter summer months. Professional landscapers have increasingly turned to Suståne 18-1-8+Fe for use on high maintenance turf and landscaped environments.

Suståne 18-1-8+Fe is also an alternative to concerns over traditional lawn fertilizers being key contributors to surface and groundwater pollution. Using slow-release fertilizers, not over-fertilizing your lawn and sweeping up excess fertilizer from sidewalks and driveways can help prevent ground and surface water pollution.

NOTE: Suståne 18-1-8+Fe contains iron (Fe). In order to prevent rust stains, thoroughly sweep all concrete and stone surfaces free of excess product before irrigating.

DIRECTIONS

Top-dressing Existing Lawn. Broadcast using a seed spreader in two directions.

5.5 lbs/1000 sq. ft.

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