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Always remember that with organics the usual saying is "Little more often" in other words don't go crazy with these additives because like any other nutrient salt, they can burn plants whether they are organic derived or not, feed the plants less more often.

BAT GUANO and its characteristics

Bat guano is something quite different from other organic fertilizers because these elements are not its only value.

The natural properties of our Bat Guano :

Bat Guano contain NPK (non-nitric ammoniacal nitrogen)

Bat Guano has a high percentage of living microbic flora, as a result of a natural process. There is a predominance of beneficial fungus, actinomycetes and bacterias.

Bat Guano is nematocide. It destroys the primary stage of nematodes and thus eliminates them. Eliminating nematodes protects the plant's radicular system, which improves nutrition and production.

Bat Guano is fungicide and also competes with disease-causing microbes.

It contain a high percentage (40% or more) of organic matter.
High cationic exchange content, increasing the plant's feeding possibilities.

It has a wide range of chelates (natural organic-mineral compounds with a high molecular weight), which give bat guano great structural stability and produce a significant residual effect in the soil and substrata where it is applied.

Bat guano’s composition varies according to the feeding habits and the type and form of caves where they live, among other factors.

Typical Analysis of Bat Guano

Obtained naturally from the excrement and physical remains of bats living in caves. This product is rich in nutrients, with a better balance of essential nutrients (N-P-K), a wealth of micro-organisms and much higher levels of organic matter. Its chemical and biological composition vary according to the bats' feeding habits, type of cave, age of guano, etc.

Over the years, different agrochemical analyses have been carried out on bat guano, showing that nutrient and micro-organism content is high but varies according to the type of guano.

The table below summarizes the various results obtained from analyses of bat guano.

Table summarizing the main constituents and range of values in bat guano

Total Nitrogen(N) 1.00-6.00%
Phosphorus Oxide (P2O5) 1.50-9.00%
Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.70-1.20%
Calcium Oxide (CaO) 3.60-12.0%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.70-2.00%
Iron (Fe) 0.70-1.50%
Copper (Cu) 0.20-0.50%
Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.40-0.70%
Zinc (Zn) 0.40-0.65%
Sodium (Na+) 0.45-0.50%
Organic matter (OM) 30-65%
pH (in H2O) 4.3-5.5
Ratio C/N 8-15/1
Humidity (Hy) 40-30%
Total humic extract 25-15.00%
Microbial flora 30 - 45x107 u.f.c./ gr


As can be seen from the above information Bat guano is a very good organic substitute, giving you instant available nutrients along with humic acids organic matter and microbial stimulus.

For container plants> use from 2 - 4 tablespoons per gallon of soil. Reapply whenever needed or every 8 weeks.

For gardens use >from 5 lbs per 100 sq ft .Apply 1 - 2 times. Lawns 1/2 - 2 lbs per 100 sq ft. Apply 2 - 4 times
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RECIPE FOR A GUANO GROW TEA >From 108 oz of warm water add 12 oz (300 grams approx)of guano add to a high quality worm castings liquid stir well. Let stand overnight. Use at 2 (60ml) - 5 oz (150ml) per gallon (4.5 litres approx) of water applied.

Alternatively >1/8 (30 grams approx)cup guano to 1 gallon (4.5 L approx)of water for a foliar tea on plants that have 5 or more sets of leaves, with less sets of leaves halve this strength again.

Foliage spraying notes

When a nutrient solution is sprayed onto a plant it is assimilated, whether it lands on the top or bottom of the leaf or on green stems. When the nutrient is in solution in water, the moisture is absorbed straight into the leaf via the leaf cuticle, through the stomata. Feeding through the leaves works more quickly than adding fertilizer to soil, which then has to be taken up through a plant's root system. However, foliar feeding is not a substitute for root feeding.

A good time for spraying is during times of high humidity, early morning or late afternoon. The bonus is that for this kind of spraying, which does not use toxic chemicals, there is no need for protective gear.


Depending on the NPK source of this product it will supply most of what you need added to a few other things like worm liquid and kelp this is a very good product to look at putting together in my humble opinion.


Quality worm liquids

When earthworms have processed organic wastes they leave behind a proliferation of microbes, (estimated to be around 25,000 different species), nutrients and plant growth hormones mixed with a humus rich, peat like material. This happens when the waste is consumed, passing it through their gut and excreting it.

This 'excreta' is known as Vermicastings - an odorless, rich earth smelling material, from this extremely rich and valuable material comes worm castings liquid.


What does this liquid do

Stimulates shoot and root growth
Increases chlorophyll levels
Improves plant health
Better establishment of seeds
Increased resistance to frost
Increased resistance to pests/diseases
Improved flowering and fruit set
Compatible with major fungicides/insecticides
Increases quality and yield
Increased yield of grass, cereals, potatoes and oil seed rape
Enhances crop quality and nutritional value
Reduces NPK requirements
Improved animal health and fertility
Ideal for organic and EU regulated farm inputs


Worm liquid and I mean quality controlled worm liquid is one of the "best"liquid products as a base to start ith it has all major elements is lower proportion which is great to use for Foliage sprays or feeding young plants and it also has great supplies of Minor Elements so when combined with other products it can be used as a organic hydro nute or as I soil fertilizer.

Suggested usage rates is normally from 5 parts water to 1 part worm liquid as a Foliage spray, when using as a combined nutrient regime 10 parts water to 1 part vermiliquid plus other additives, but this will be for you to experiment for your self as hey this is half the fun of it

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