
Why Salmon Makes All the Difference
Here's something most gardeners don't know: There's fish fertilizer, and then there's salmon fertilizer. They're not even close to the same thing.
Most fish fertilizers are made from whatever processing plants have left over—bits and pieces, trim waste, that sort of thing. Hi-Energy Fish uses whole Pacific salmon. We're talking about the pink flesh with its naturally high fat content. That matters a lot more than you'd think.
When whole salmon ferments, those natural fats break down into volatile fatty acids—over 70% of the final product. These acids are like rocket fuel for soil microbes. They wake up, multiply like crazy, and start breaking down nutrients at a rate that other fish products just can't match. Your plants get nutrition faster and more completely.
What Sets Hi-Energy Fish Apart
Naturally Fermented Process
The fermentation process takes weeks, not hours. During that time, proteins break down into amino acids, fats convert to volatile fatty acids, and beneficial enzymes develop naturally. You can't rush biology. We don't try.
Complete Amino Acid Spectrum
Plants use amino acids as building blocks for proteins and growth hormones. Salmon contains all the essential amino acids your plants need. Synthetic fertilizers? They provide nitrogen, sure. But not in forms plants can use for protein synthesis.
Micronutrient Rich
Beyond the NPK numbers, salmon brings trace minerals and micronutrients from its ocean environment. These support root development, enzyme production, and overall plant vigor in ways that standard fertilizers miss entirely.
Works Fast
The fermentation process pre-digests the nutrients. Your plants don't have to wait for soil microbes to break everything down. They get immediate access to usable nutrition while also feeding the soil biology for long-term benefits.
The 2-3-0 formula: That's 2% nitrogen for green growth, 3% phosphorus for strong roots and energy transfer, and 0% potassium. Perfect for the vegetative growth phase and root establishment. If you're growing fruiting crops, pair it with Bloom Juice when flowering starts.
Application Guide
Hi-Energy Fish is a liquid concentrate. You'll dilute it with water before applying. The exact ratio depends on what you're feeding and how you're applying it.
Application Methods
- Soil Drench (Most Common) Mix 2-3 oz per gallon of water. Water around the base of plants, getting it into the root zone. Apply every 2-3 weeks during active growth. For vegetables and heavy feeders like tomatoes, you can go weekly during peak season.
- Foliar Spray Same dilution rate—2-3 oz per gallon. Spray leaves until they're dripping, covering both sides. Apply in early morning or evening to avoid leaf burn. Foliar feeding delivers nutrients faster than soil application and works great for quick corrections.
- Seedlings and Transplants Use a lighter rate for young plants. Try 1-2 oz per gallon when transplanting or establishing seedlings. It gives them a gentle boost without overwhelming tender roots.
- Container Gardens Containers need more frequent feeding since nutrients wash out faster. Apply diluted Hi-Energy Fish every 1-2 weeks throughout the growing season. Watch for runoff to avoid overfeeding.
Pro tip: One 32 oz bottle makes 10-16 gallons of diluted fertilizer depending on your mix rate. For a typical home garden with 20-30 plants, one bottle lasts most of the growing season with applications every 2-3 weeks. Heavy feeders or weekly applications will use it faster.
What You'll See in Your Garden
Works Great On
Pretty much anything you're growing, honestly. But here's where it really shines:
Related reading: Want to get the most out of your vegetable garden? Check out our guide on fertilizing tomatoes organically and our tips for maximizing container garden harvests.