Fish as Fertilizer

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The next time you find yourself preparing to throw out spoiled fish or fish remains, stop for a second and reconsider. Fish makes a very good natural fertilizer. In fact, it works so well that many Native American horticulturalists buried a fish at the base of each crop plant. You can grind your fish parts up to make your own fertilizer (we recommend using a hand grinder rather than a blender) and then spray it on your plants or work it into the soil, or you can bury chunks of fish at the roots of your plants. Be aware, however, that dogs and some wild animals are fond of strong smells, and may dig up your garden if you use fish as fertilizer. Be sure to bury it deeply, or fence in your garden.