{"product_id":"organic-fertilizer-fish-hydrolysate-1-5l","title":"Organic Fertilizer - Fish Hydrolysate 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish hydrolysate is a nutrient-rich liquid organic fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e made from fish or fish by-products that have been broken down (hydrolyzed) into smaller components like peptides and amino acids. It is produced through a process called hydrolysis, where enzymes or acids break down fish proteins under controlled temperature and pH conditions. This results in a liquid containing soluble proteins, amino acids, minerals, and beneficial compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUses of Fish Hydrolysate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgriculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used as a natural, organic fertilizer and soil conditioner. It enhances soil fertility by supplying nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, micronutrients, amino acids, and peptides. It also stimulates microbial activity in the soil which improves plant health and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponics, Aquaponics and Crop Farming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish hydrolysate is a biostimulant that improves nutrient uptake, drought tolerance, and disease resistance in plants, resulting in higher yields and better quality crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be used as an environmentally friendly feed supplement for fish farming, promoting healthy fish growth and reducing the impact on ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added to compost piles or worm farms to speed up the decomposition process and improve compost quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish protein hydrolysates serve as ingredients in animal feed or nutraceuticals, benefiting from the smaller peptides and amino acids that are easier to digest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis product supports sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil health, promoting plant and fish growth, and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and feeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRecommended Dosages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe recommended dilution ratio for fish hydrolysate in gardening and agriculture typically ranges between 1:100 to 1:500 (fish hydrolysate to water) depending on the application method and crop needs:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor most soil applications, a common dilution is about 1 part fish hydrolysate to 100-300 parts water (1:100 to 1:300). This can be applied as a soil drench or via fertigation systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor foliar spraying (applying directly to leaves), a more diluted solution around 1:300 to 1:500 is advised to avoid leaf burn and ensure gentle nutrient uptake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn gardening, some use roughly 0.5 tablespoon of fish hydrolysate per litre of water for soil drenching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFrequency of application varies but is often every 1-4 weeks during the growing season depending on the crop's nutrient demand.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSpecific guidance:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUse diluted fish hydrolysate as a soil conditioner, foliar spray, or compost inoculant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAvoid applying undiluted or too concentrated solutions directly to plants to prevent damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAdjust dilution based on plant sensitivity, soil fertility, and growth stage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis balance provides ample nutrients without overloading the plants, promoting healthy growth, soil fertility, and microbial activity in an organic, environmentally friendly way.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn summary, a typical recommended dilution for fish hydrolysate in gardening and agriculture is around 1:100 to 1:500, with lower concentrations for foliar sprays and higher for soil applications, applied during the growing season for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"organic fertlizer fish hydrolysate\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/8100\/8107\/files\/www.myaquaponics.co.za.png?v=1784730979\" title=\"organic fertlizer fish hydrolysate\" width=\"350\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"organic fertilizer fish hydrolysate\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/8100\/8107\/files\/www.myaquaponics.co.za-1.png?v=1784730983\" title=\"organic fertilizer fish hydrolysate\" width=\"350\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDoes It Smell ?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFish hydrolysate does have a noticeable smell, but it is generally described differently from the strong, unpleasant stench associated with traditional fish emulsion fertilizers. While fish emulsion often smells like rotten or putrid fish, fish hydrolysate is made using fresh fish residues processed with enzymes at lower temperatures, which results in a less offensive odour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSome say fish hydrolysate smells fishy and can be a bit pungent or earthy, but it lacks the overpowering rotten-fish or \"death\" smell of fish emulsion. The smell is often described as a deep fishy odour that is attention-grabbing but usually dissipates within a few hours after application. Once diluted for gardening or agricultural use (typically at 1:100 to 1:500 ratios), the smell becomes much milder and less intrusive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn summary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFish hydrolysate has a fishy odour, but it’s milder and less offensive than traditional fish emulsion fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe smell can be strong initially but dissipates fairly quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDilution greatly reduces the odour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSome commercial fish hydrolysate products are formulated to minimize smell for easier use indoors or in sensitive environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you use fish hydrolysate as a fertilizer, expect a fishy scent during application, but this is normal and usually manageable with proper dilution and ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eNote : Also Available in 5L subject to quote \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyAquaponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49092364730603,"sku":"ORGANICFER-FH","price":255.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/8100\/8107\/files\/1.5l__97163.1755183749.1280.1280.png?v=1784730997","url":"https:\/\/myaquaponics.co.za\/products\/organic-fertilizer-fish-hydrolysate-1-5l","provider":"Myaquaponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}