Question 1

what is chitin?

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Chitin is most commonly recognizable as the hard whitish parts of a crab shell although it is one of the the main substances in many exoskeletons (creatures that are hard on the outside-- like crabs, lobsters and many insects-- have exoskeletons rather than internal bones).

Question 2

When putting a plant in the ground, should this be put around the roots or near the top of the soil? All tips appreciated!

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Hi there, we generously applied the shells to the top of the soil of our raised beds and then tilled in to a depth of about 6-8". We found that this product really helped us with the calcium deficiency we were having here in Colorado, causing end-rot on our tomatoes and peppers. I think we will try applying it around the base of our plants as needed  (after big rain events) next year too because, even though it helped tremendously, a few of our plants still had some problems. I think either application of the shells, around roots or top, will work, depending on the severity and nature of your problem or your fertilizing needs. Hope this helps a little.

Question 3

I assume the crab has been cooked in some way before the shell is removed.  Does anyone know how the shell is processed?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it's been processed. It's simply crushed crab and crab shell. Smells like it too. Ingredients: Crushed crab and crab shell.

Question 4

Can this product be used as fertilizer for my spring bulbs ?

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Yes, it is a fertilizer. A light fertilizer. IngredientsNitrogen Total N (2.63%), Phosphate Total P205 (3.23%), Potash K20 (0.28%), Sulfur (0.2%), Magnesium (1.33%), Calcium (22.95%), Sodium (0.53%), Iron (3239 ppm), Manganese (56 ppm), Copper (23 ppm), Zinc (45 ppm), moisture (10.29%), pH (6)

ASIN	B006GK5ON6
Brand Name	Neptune's Harvest
Coverage	Medium
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,001)
Global Trade Identification Number	00081435506046
Item Form	Powder
Item Weight	4 Pounds
Liquid Volume	1.8 Kilograms
Mixing Ratio	2-3-0
Model Number	CS604
Part Number	CS 604
Specific Uses For Product	organic
Target Species	plants
UPC	081435506046 617407739725
Unit Count	1892.7 Milliliters

Neptune's Harvest Crab Shell Multi-Purpose Plant Food 2-3-0 4lb

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