Organic Fertilizer Options - Ask Extension
Hi, what are examples of fertilizers that are Organic (certified or in practice) for specialty food crops - tomatoes, peppers (hot and bell), corn (gr...
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Organic Fertilizer Options #900436
Asked May 07, 2025, 11:38 AM EDT
Hi, what are examples of fertilizers that are Organic (certified or in practice) for specialty food crops - tomatoes, peppers (hot and bell), corn (grain and sweet) carrots, cucumbers, beans (not green), herbs, and daikon radish? Please use this as an excuse to share as much information as you’d like - I’ve never done fertilizing for my gardens and want to learn more! I am so appreciative!
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Fertilization is included in the information. Radishes are rarely fertilized. Over fertilization is the greatest risk anytime one fertilizes. Have fun, gardening is a learning adventure.
https://extension.psu.edu/growing-an-organic-garden-the-fundamentals
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/planting-vegetable-garden
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/what-organic-or-sustainable-vegetable-gardening/
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/home-lawn-garden/fact-sheets/what-is-organic-gardening
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/fertilizing-the-vegetable-garden-7-611/
https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g6220
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Growing-Organic-Vegetables-in-Iowa
https://extension.psu.edu/growing-an-organic-garden-the-fundamentals
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/planting-vegetable-garden
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/what-organic-or-sustainable-vegetable-gardening/
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/home-lawn-garden/fact-sheets/what-is-organic-gardening
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/fertilizing-the-vegetable-garden-7-611/
https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g6220
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Growing-Organic-Vegetables-in-Iowa
