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The word "organic" means all of
the ingredients in Nature Safe are derived from natural sources. Nature
Safe contains no manure or sewage sludges. The natural ingredients found
in Nature Safe are animal proteins such as feather, bone, meat, fish,
poultry and blood meals. The same quality ingredients used by turf professionals
and gardening enthusiasts for years. Is Nature Safe a privately held company? Nature Safe’s parent company, Griffin
Industries, is the largest, privately owned rendering company in the United
States. The company was founded in 1943 by John L. Griffin and was called
Falmouth Fertilizer Company. The name of the company changed to Griffin
Industries in the 1960s. Today, the sons of John Griffin, Dennis, John,
Robert and Marty, are the managing officers of Griffin Industries. Will my pets get sick if they accidentally eat Nature Safe fertilizers? Nature Safe 5-6-6, 7-1-14, 8-3-5, 8-5-5, 10-2-8 and 12-2-0 are 100% all natural and organic. The high quality proteins found in Nature Safe are found in the best selling pet foods in the country. Your pet will not get sick after eating a small amount of any of these products. If your pet shows any signs of illness, contact your local veterinarian or poison control center. Nature Safe product 12-2-6 is blended
with ammonium sulfate. 10-3-10 and 15-2-8 are blended with Meth-Ex 40Æ.
21-3-7 is blended with UFLEXX™. Call your local veterinarian and poison
control center for information about immediate treatment for your pet. What ingredients are in Nature Safe? Nature Safe products 5-6-6, 7-1-14, 8-3-5, 10-2-8 and 12-2-0 are 100% all natural and organic and include feather, meat, blood, poultry and fish meals. Other ingredients are langbeinite, sulfate of potash, humus, carbohydrates, microorganisms, amino acids, vitamins and enzymes. Nature Safe product 12-2-6 is blended with ammonium sulfate. 10-3-10 and 15-2-8 are blended with Meth-Ex 40®. 21-3-7 is blended with UFLEXX™. Click
here for a more in-depth description
of all Nature Safe ingredients. What is an organic-based fertilizer? The word "organic" means all of
the ingredients in Nature Safe are derived from natural sources. Nature
Safe contains no manure or sewage sludges. The natural ingredients found
in Nature Safe are animal proteins such as feather, bone, meat, fish,
poultry and blood meals. These meals contain essential natural amino acids,
chelated secondary elements, vitamins and enzymes. The all natural ingredients
in Nature Safe supply the food energy that increases the number of microbes
found in the soil as well as provide the basic nutrients needed for healthy
plant growth. How many pounds of Nature Safe are in a 50 pound bag? 50 pounds of Nature Safe are in a 50 pound
bag. Nature Safe’s parent company, Griffin
Industries, is the largest, privately owned rendering company in the United
States. The company was founded in 1943 by John L. Griffin and was called
Falmouth Fertilizer Company. The name of the company changed to Griffin
Industries in the 1960s. Griffin recycles meat and bakery by-products
and develops products for many companies including the industrial and
chemical, pet food and animal feed industries. Click
here for more information about
Griffin Industries. Fortified products are organic fertilizers
combined with a synthetic or chemical fertilizer. Nature Safe has four
fortified products: 10-3-10 and 15-2-8 with MethEx 40®, 12-2-6 with Ammonium Sulfate, and 21-3-7 with UFLEXX™. What is a constructed product? Constructed products are made out of feed
grade quality meals inclusive of meals from blood, bone, feather, fish,
meat and grain by-products. All grades of Nature Safe fertilizers are
constructed products. Who distributes Nature Safe in my area? Nature Safe distributors are located across
the United States. Click
here to locate a distributor near
you. Is Nature Safe made out of animal or human waste? Nature Safe contains no manure or sewage
sludges. The natural ingredients found in Nature Safe are animal proteins
such as feather, bone, meat, fish, poultry and blood meals. The same quality
ingredients used by turf professionals and gardening enthusiasts for years. How do organic fertilizers work? Organic fertilizers are actually feeding
the soil, not just the plant. The fertilizer provides nutrients to the
soil, which in turn feeds the roots of the plant, thus producing a healthier
lawn or garden. Nature Safe also contains humus and organic matter that
hold nutrients, as well as water, making them available to the plant as
needed. This results in fewer applications of fertilizer and can reduce
the need to water, especially during the high stress summer months. Will Nature Safe burn my turf or lawn in the summer? You will never find a more user friendly
fertilizer than the Nature Safe line. Since Nature Safe has a low salt
index, it will not burn your lawn or turf. For best results, we recommend
doubling your Nature Safe application rate after aeration in the spring
or fall. Do I need to keep family and pets off the lawn after fertilizing? With Nature Safe, you don’t need to
worry about skin irritation or other side effects that may be encountered
with chemical fertilizers. There is absolutely no need to ban your family
and pets from playing on your lawn. What do the three numbers on the bag refer to? All fertilizers are described in terms of
N-P-K value, or the amount of Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potash in each bag.
Nitrogen is primarily responsible for the color and growth of the plant.
Phosphorus is beneficial for the development of the plant and root system,
while Potash is necessary for proper seed development and improving stem
strength. In addition to N-P-K, Nature Safe consists of a host of trace
minerals, micronutrients and biostimulant sources to provide balanced
nutrition for your soil and lawn. Nature Safe products do not contain chemicals
used to kill weeds. Instead, weeds are naturally controlled as the turf
thickens. Our program is built on the concept of promoting healthy plant
growth. If weeds are a concern, use a "spot" treatment program,
in which the weed killer is applied directly to the affected area only. How long has Nature Safe been in business? Griffin Industries is the largest, privately
owned rendering company in the United States. The company was founded
in 1943 by John L. Griffin and was called Falmouth Fertilizer Company.
The name of the company changed to Griffin Industries in the 1960s. Can I use Nature Safe in my organic garden? Every farmer knows that a higher crop yield
starts with a healthy foundation and building that foundation starts with
Nature Safe. As a constructed meal-based product, Nature Safe supplies
the plant nutrients for healthy growth in a wide range of soil types,
pH and weather conditions. Nature Safe fertilizers 5-6-6 Starter Fertilizer, 8-3-5 Stress Guard Fertilizer, 8-5-5 Landscape Fertilizer, 10-2-8 All Season Fertilizer and 12-2-0 Blending Base
are listed through the Organic Materials Review Institute
(OMRI) and are allowed under NOP guidelines. OMRI stands for the Organic Materials Review
Institute. This organization approves products for use in the production
of organic food and fiber. Nature Safe products 5-6-6 Starter Fertilizer, 8-3-5 Stress Guard Fertilizer, 8-5-5 Landscape Fertilizer and 10-2-8 and 12-2-0 Blending Base
are OMRI listed fertilizers. How does Nature Safe differ from a sewer sludge product? Nature Safe fertilizers are made from feed
grade quality meals inclusive of meals from blood, bone, feather, fish,
meat and grain by-products - the same ingredients used to make pet food.
These meals supply the food energy of feed and stimulates the natural
soil microbes which aid in the breakdown of the product. Sewer sludge
fertilizers are formulated with human and industrial waste by-products
and are high in denatured proteins. Denatured proteins offer some initial
color response from the iron found in this product, but mainly add organic
biomass to the soil. How can I get more information about Nature Safe? Click
here to send us an e-mail or phone
us at 1-800-252-4727. What time of the year should I apply Nature Safe products? Nature Safe is a foundation product to be
used monthly during the growing season at various applied rates. Click
here to contact your local Nature
Safe Professional to design a program to fit your specific situation or
click
here to learn more about suggested
Nature Safe programs. What are the benefits of using Nature Safe for lawn care customers? Nature Safe offers an extensive, results-oriented
product line of all natural and organic fertilizers designed to improve
soil and plant nutrition. Nature Safe is long lasting and economical,
providing excellent residual color and density with slow, even growth.
It has a natural ability to withstand disease pressures by building a
stronger and deeper rooted plant. The soil structure and porosity are
enhanced by humus which buffers salts and increases the nutrient holding
capacity of your soil, thus reducing the need for water. Nature Safe also
minimizes burn potential due to its low salt index and promotes turf recovery
and stress tolerance. Anyone concerned with soil nutrition uses
Nature Safe fertilizers such as golf course superintendents, organic farmers,
home owners, sports turf professionals, landscapers, nurseries, etc. What is Nature Safe’s relationship with Audubon International? As a leading recycler of meat and bakery
by-products, Nature Safe’s parent company, Griffin
Industries, has practiced the
principals of sustainability for over 50 years. To validate the company’s
stewardship practices, Griffin Industries has certified over 20 plant
locations through Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary System.
Griffin believes that sustainable resource management is not only an environmental
responsibility, but sound business. How can my business become a certified Audubon location? To certify your business as a certified Audubon location contact Audubon International directly: Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary System Who is my Nature Safe representative? Nature Safe has an extensive distributorship
across the United States.
Click
here to find a Nature Safe representative near you. What are the release rates for Nature Safe products? Nature Safe products are all slow-release
organic fertilizers that promote excellent residual color and density
with slow, even growth. Nature Safe will begin to release quickly, with
green-up in 7-10 days. The 85% Water-Insoluble Nitrogen will slowly release
nitrogen for a minimum of 7-8 weeks. For more information about a specific
Nature Safe product release rate, click on the product formulation: 5-6-6,
7-1-14, 8-3-5, 8-5-5,
10-2-8, 10-3-10, 12-2-0,
12-2-6, 15-2-8 or 21-3-7. WIN stands for Water-Insoluble Nitrogen.
Nature Safe products are all slow-release organic fertilizers that promote
excellent residual color and density with slow, even growth. Nature Safe
will begin to release quickly, with green-up in 7-10 days. The 85% Water-Insoluble
Nitrogen will slowly release nitrogen for a minimum of 7-8 weeks. How can I get an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) sheet for a certain product? Click on the product formulation for an MSDS sheet
for a specific Nature Safe product:
5-6-6,
7-1-14, 8-3-5,
8-5-5, 10-2-8, 10-3-10, 12-2-0,
12-2-6, 15-2-8 or 21-3-7.
Note: MSDS sheets are in PDF Format. Can I use Nature Safe on my flowers, trees and shrubs? Nature Safe’s ingredients include blood
meal and bone meal, ideal for your flower, tree and shrub fertility needs.
Click
here to contact your local Nature
Safe Professional to design a program to fit your specific situation or
click here to learn more about suggested
Nature Safe programs. What type of research has been done on your products? A commitment to continuous university research
and product development validates Nature Safe’s superior performance
as the natural choice for optimum soil and plant nutrition. Over 20 studies
confirm Nature Safe’s impact on improving turf color, density, stress
tolerance and disease suppression properties while enhancing microbial
populations. Click here
for specific research information. What is the best fertilizer formulation for the area of the country I live in? Nature Safe is a foundation product to be
used monthly during the growing season at various applied rates. Click
here to contact your local Nature Safe Professional to design a program
to fit your specific situation. Nature Safe is a different type of fertilizer
than any other product on the market today. It is a soil fertilizer, which
means it feeds the soil microorganisms, providing nutrition to your soil,
which in turn, feeds your plant. How much Nature Safe will cover my greens, tees, fairways, yard, garden, etc.? Nature Safe is a foundation product to be
used monthly during the growing season at various applied rates. Not all
soil and turf are equal in its nutrient and element make-up. Nature Safe
has various programs available to help you achieve optimum results. Click
here to contact your local Nature Safe Professional to design a program
to fit your specific situation or click
here to learn more about suggested
Nature Safe programs. What are the spreader settings for a.... Nature Safe has made it simple to determine
specific spreader setting for the type of spreader you use.
Click
here to determine the spreader
setting you need. A starter fertilizer, such as Nature Safe’s
5-6-6 is ideal for new seedling
establishment, ornamental planting and color beds. It has been designed
for the development of healthy roots. This homogeneous slow-release, non-burning
fertilizer also contains humus which conditions the soil and increases
water retention. 5-6-6 increases seeding vigor and helps keep fertilizers
from leaching through the soil. It is recommended for seeding, sprigging
or overseeding. Humus is soil organic matter which has the
ability to buffer plants against too high concentration of salts. It improves
the Cation Exchange Capacity of the soil and enhances uptake of phosphates
and other essential micronutrients. Do you have additional questions? Feel free to e-mail us at sales@griffinind.com |
