# Best Organic Fertilisers For New Zealand Gardeners

- Link: https://rd2.co.nz/best-organic-fertilisers-for-new-zealand-gardeners/
- Published: 2022-06-06T06:09:10+00:00
- Author: RSF Admin

If you grow your own fruit and vegetables at home, it’s likely you have asked yourself
the question, “What are the best organic fertilisers to apply?” In a market that
is crowded with products promising the world whilst also adding synthetics to your
produce, it is important to carefully assess and then apply products that are not
only effective but also safe. Your health and the health of your family should be
a priority, and this doesn’t have to come at a cost to effectiveness. Organic does
not mean second best. In fact, time and again growers tell us how much brighter,
sweeter and tastier their food is thanks to our range of organic fertilisers and
minerals! 

Gardening is also a way to bring you and your family closer to nature. Recent research
has highlighted how New Zealand children are potentially exposed to higher amounts
of pesticides through our food which is a very scary thought.  

In order for your garden to flourish, you need the best organic fertilisers available.
Our organically certified range has exactly what you need, and here’s why.

## Glycine chelation

Our Biomin products utilise an innovative patented technology called [glycine chelation](https://rd2.co.nz/commercial/technology/)
to provide the best results for your garden. Chelation is a process whereby a binding
agent attaches to a nutrient molecule. Chelating agents are useful for encouraging
greater absorption of nutrients by your plants. In our case, the chelating agent
is glycine. Glycine is the ideal binding agent for a couple of reasons:

 * Glycine is the smallest amino acid. This makes it easier to absorb through the
   pores in leaves, called stomata, as well as through the root system and even 
   the fruit itself. Common synthetic chelating agents, like Ethylenediaminetetraacetic
   acid (EDTA), form large chelates which can get stuck and cause complications 
   for the plant.

 * Unlike EDTA, glycine is an organic molecule (It is what plants themselves are
   made of). This means that plants accept it readily, making absorption of nutrients
   easy. 

## Commercial grade quality

The glycine chelated products we offer to home gardeners are exactly the same as
those we provide to commercial growers. Agricultural production is a highly competitive
enterprise that requires the most cutting edge fertilisation solutions. Our deep
connections with New Zealand’s agricultural sector demonstrate that our products
are the most effective organic option available.

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## Flexible application methods

Not only does glycine chelation provide the most efficient way to feed your plants,
it can be applied in different ways to achieve certain results. Our organic fertilisers
can be applied directly to the soil in the typical manner to allow for long lasting
fertilisation. But, it can also be sprayed directly onto the leaves in a method 
called foliar fertilisation, which leads to faster absorption of nutrients. 

Foliar fertilisation is particularly useful if you find that certain plants are 
showing signs of nutrient deficiency. Let’s say that you cultivate tomato plants
which are the talk of the town. However, you notice the leaves are discoloured and
curling inwards. Then, the tomatoes themselves start showing signs of rot on the
bottom. You test the soil and find your calcium levels severely lacking. Sure enough,
you’re experiencing blossom end rot, and you fear your precious harvest is ruined.
But, not all is lost. With a foliar application of our [BIOMIN Calcium](https://rd2.co.nz/product/biomin-calcium-2/),
your season can be saved. 

This form of application is particularly useful because, not only can it act to 
correct deficiencies quickly, it can be applied in a highly targeted way, treating
individual plants that need immediate action. 

## Organically certified

All of our products proudly bear the BioGro organic certification. This certification
shows we have satisfied the strictest standards of New Zealand’s most respected 
organic certifier. When you use our products, you can be assured that not only are
you accessing the highest quality organic fertilisers, you are also supporting a
move towards an environmentally sustainable future. 

The only way to truly understand the benefit our organic fertilisers can provide
you is to try them. You can find our home gardening products in our [shop](https://rd2.co.nz/product-category/home-gardening/).