Wool Pellet FAQ
What are Wool Pellets made of?
They are 100% wool and everything on/in the wool. We don't add anything. Things that can be found on/in wool is hay or straw pieces, bits & pieces of plant material, urine, manure, lanolin, and dirt.
If there's pieces of hay, straw & plants will there be weed seeds?
Yes there can be weed/plant seeds stuck in the wool but the pelleting process uses high heat and pressure to form the pellet which makes any seeds, or bugs for that matter, not viable.
How do you know what nutrients are in Re-Ewe'Able pellets?
We use an agricultural testing lab to do an analysis. Wool pellets fall under the "Specialty Fertilizer" category in Minnesota which requires the analysis and licensure to sell them as such.
Do wool pellets expire?
Because wool will absorb moisture from the air, it's best to store them in a cool and dry location. They will keep at least 5 years if stored properly.
Besides fertilizing why should I use wool pellets?
Water retention. Another great thing about wool pellets is their ability to absorb more than 30x their weight in water AND they readily release that moisture when it's needed.
As they absorb water they swell and expand, as they release water and dry they contract. This increases the porosity of the soil which brings oxygen and nutrients to the roots.
Happy roots, happy plants!
Why did the pellets change color. Why do they look fuzzy?
If you have pellets on top or just below the soil surface you may see them swell and expand as they absorb water/moisture and they'll also look fuzzy when dry.
Our sheep come in a wide variety of colors so the wool in the pellets may be white, brown, black, gray or a mixture of these colors. These changes are nothing to worry about.
Can I use them outside? How about inside? In my vegetable garden? Containers? In the ground?
YES! Wool pellets are very versatile. Use them in: houseplants, in ground gardens, containers, pots, raised beds, veggie gardens, flowers ... Put them in when starting seeds , the list goes on.
How many wool pellets do I use?
About 1/2 cup to 1 gallon of soil, or 1lb per 10 sq. ft. of garden. Mix into the soil if you're repotting, sprinkle them down the rows or into holes as you are planting rather than broadcast over the whole garden.
If you're not replanting or repotting you can also use them on top of the soil as mulch, the nutrients will travel down as you water & will help retain moisture and create a barricade for certain pests.
The nutrients are slow release, if you use "too many", no worries! They won't burn or harm your plants.
