Definition of bonemeal
: crushed or ground bone used especially as fertilizer or feed
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Add a handful of bonemeal if your soil is low in phosphorus.
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In the spring, before the foliage has emerged, top-dress the soil with sprinkle of bonemeal and a light mulch of compost, 2 inches (5 cm) deep.
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In the spring, before the foliage has emerged, top-dress the soil with sprinkle of bonemeal and a light mulch of compost, 2 inches (5 cm) deep.
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First Known Use of bonemeal
1833
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Definition of bonemeal for English Language Learners
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: bones that have been crushed or ground and that are added to soil to help plants grow better
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