Sometimes customers ask if they can use Milorganite to fertilize anything other than their lawn. The answer is, “Yes!” Most of our faithful customers know Milorganite as lawn fertilizer, but it can also be used throughout your entire yard, landscape and gardens.
One of the best features of Milorganite is that it’s virtually “goof-proof.” It won’t burn your lawn or anything else in your yard. This makes it an especially good fertilizer for those new to lawn, landscape, and garden care.
When soil temperature and moisture levels are right, Milorganite is broken down by the thriving ecosystem in your soil and nutrients are then available to plants for up to 8 -10 weeks. Milorganite also adds organic matter to the soil, which helps to condition the soil and retain moisture.
Here’s a tip for how to easily measure smaller amounts of Milorganite. One pound of Milorganite equals approximately 3 cups. So you don’t have to keep a scale in your garage, use a container—a large yogurt container works well. Add one cup of Milorganite and mark that level. (I prefer marking the inside of the container.) Do the same thing after adding the second and third cup of Milorganite. Now you have a 3-cup measure for a pound of Milorganite.
Below I’ll share the basic information you need for how to use Milorganite to fertilize your vegetable and flower gardens; including when to apply Milorganite, how much Milorganite to apply (rate), how to apply it, as well as several tips.
Milorganite offers an Application Guidelines.pdf you can print and hang in your garage or shed as a reference throughout the year.
Milorganite is non-burning, so it won’t harm seedlings or young plants. Milorganite complies with the most stringent safety requirements and can be used safely in your edible garden when used as directed.
Flowers are heavy feeders and require fertilization during the growing season to keep them in top form. Milorganite feeds flowers for 6–8 weeks. If you’re planning your first annual or perennial flower garden, we’ve provided some questions to consider, as well as additional information on how to prepare and maintain flower beds.
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