Bone meal and vermicompost do different jobs, which is why gardeners often use them together. FAMCO bone meal supplies phosphorus (20.56% P2O5 in its ICAR-IISR lab report), while vermicompost adds organic matter that improves soil. This combo brings 2 kg of each from FAMCO, Mysuru, organic fertilizer makers since 1984.
Bone meal vs vermicompost: what each one does
- Bone meal: a slow-release source of phosphorus for roots, flowers and fruit. Lab report: Total Nitrogen 3.62%, Total Phosphates (as P2O5) 20.56%.
- Vermicompost: earthworm compost that adds organic matter and helps improve soil structure, aeration and moisture retention. Meets FCO standards (organic carbon at least 18%).
What’s in the combo (2 kg + 2 kg)
One 2 kg pack of FAMCO Bone Meal and one 2 kg pack of FAMCO Vermicompost.
How to use them together
Mix vermicompost into the soil or potting mix, and add bone meal around the root zone; water well.
Bone meal
| Plant | Amount |
|---|---|
| Flowering plants (rose, hibiscus, jasmine) | 1–2 tablespoons per plant |
| Fruit and vegetable plants (tomato, chilli, brinjal) | 1 tablespoon per plant |
| Indoor plants | 1 tablespoon per plant |
| Lawns | A light, even layer |
Mix it into the topsoil around the root zone and water thoroughly after application.
Vermicompost
| Use | Amount | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Potted plants | 50–100 g per pot | Every 45–60 days |
| Flowering plants | 100–200 g per plant | Every 30–45 days |
| Fruit and vegetable plants | 200–500 g per plant | — |
| Lawns | 1–2 kg per sq m | Every 2–3 months |
Mix it into the topsoil around the root zone and water well.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I mix bone meal and vermicompost?
Yes. Mix both into the root zone and water well.
Bone meal vs vermicompost: which do I need?
Bone meal is a source of phosphorus; vermicompost adds organic matter to the soil. Many gardeners use both.