KIS Organics

Mealworm Insect Fertilizer (Frass)

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Insect frass is a natural fertilizer and has the following benefits for plants and crops:

Supports plant growth under stress
Beneficial microbes for plant growth and production
No nitrates, heavy metals, methane, or nitrous-oxide emissions
Neutral pH
Dry powder is easy to apply
Water-soluble for use in hydroponics and fertigation
Contains chitin
No odor
No burn
Not a pesticide or fungicide, will not bring new insects into your garden.

This insect frass is 100% from mealworms! Dry and ready to use, minimal odor and can be applied via a spreader for larger areas. Mix with water for indoor and outdoor use.

SUGGESTED APPLICATION

Please note: these are recommendations, your requirements may be different depending on your specific use and environment factors.

For best results, pre-mix into a growing media or soil when planting. If plants or already started, mix frass with water and apply as a root drench. Frass can also be applied as a top dressing, in hydroponic systems, as a foliar spray, and into transplanting holes.

Application Rates (only suggestions, modify for your specific use case)

Transplanting	Add a pinch of Frass under the roots.
Pre-Mix	Add 1 cup of Frass per cubic foot (or 7 gallons) of planting media prior to planting. It should be less than 1% by volume. Beginning in week 2, Top Dress or Compost Tea every 2 weeks.
Hydroponics	Add 2 cups of Frass per 30 gallons of water (strain for drip systems). Top dress any grow media (Coco, Clay Pellets, etc.) Add directly to reservoir for ebb and flow or flood to drain systems.
Top Dress	Sprinkle over root zone and water in immediately. 1 pound per 20 sq ft, 1 tablespoon per plant, every 2 weeks.
Foliar Feed	Add 4 teaspoons of Frass for each gallon of water (1 teaspoon per quart). Shake and let sit for 30 minutes. Strain and apply.
Compost Tea	Add 2 cups per 15 gallons of tea (2 tablespoons per gallon) to achieve a fungal dominant tea. Apply as a root drench.