Veggie Mix 8-5-0.5 (50 lb)

Veggie Mix 8-5-0.5 in the original 50 lb bag is a slow-release vegetable fertilizer made from meat and bone meal. It is sized for farms, market gardens, and repeated applications across larger beds.

• 8-5-0.5 analysis
• Original 50 lb manufacturer package
• Apply 10–20 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 400–800 lb per acre
• CDFA-listed for organic crop production

Use a soil test to confirm nutrient needs and follow the Product Label.

The 8-5-0.5 analysis is weighted toward nitrogen and phosphorus, making this product useful for productive vegetable plantings when a soil test supports those nutrients. Because potassium is comparatively low, evaluate the full fertility program rather than treating Veggie Mix as a universal correction. Account for compost, manure, cover crops, and other fertilizers already applied.

Distribute the granules evenly, incorporate them into the active root zone before planting when practical, and water after application. Keep the animal-derived material away from pets and wildlife, clean up spills promptly, and store the closed bag in a cool, dry location.

This bulk format reduces the need to handle multiple small packages across larger planting areas.

How Veggie Mix 8-5-0.5 (50 lb) fits a fertility plan

• Supplies nitrogen to support leaf, shoot, and overall vegetative growth when crops and soil conditions call for additional feeding.
• The accompanying phosphorus and potassium contribute to a broader nutrient profile; use the full analysis when calculating seasonal totals.
• The dry or liquid format and package size shown in the title allow the product to be matched to the crop area and application equipment.

Application guidance: Apply according to crop demand and label timing. Excess nitrogen can produce overly soft growth, delay flowering or maturity, increase salt stress, or move beyond the root zone. Split applications where the label and crop program support that approach, and keep granules or concentrated liquid away from direct stem contact unless directed.

Compare related nitrogen fertilizers when building a complete program.