Natural Feeding for Healthy Soil and Strong Plants
Sneem Organic Wool Fertiliser Pellets are easy to use and work naturally with your soil. Made from 100% Irish sheep wool, the pellets provide long-lasting nutrition while improving soil structure, retaining moisture, and supporting healthier plant growth.
As the wool breaks down, it releases nitrogen slowly over time while also adding organic matter back into the soil. At the same time, the pellets act as a natural mulch layer, helping suppress weeds and reduce competition for nutrients.
Because they release nutrients gradually and improve overall soil condition, wool fertiliser pellets are ideal for vegetable gardens, flower beds, containers, trees, lawns, and larger planting areas.
Wool fertiliser pellets work differently from fast-acting synthetic fertilisers.
Instead of releasing nutrients all at once, the wool fibres slowly break down in the soil. Around 50–70% of the nitrogen is released over 6–8 months, providing steady feeding throughout the growing season. The remaining nutrients continue to release afterwards, ensuring long-term soil fertility.
Even more importantly, any leftover wool residue from the first application continues to break down. This means a second application benefits from up to 70% nitrogen release from the existing material already in the soil, improving soil health over time rather than depleting it.
Wool fibres also act like a natural sponge, absorbing water and releasing it gradually. This helps maintain consistent moisture levels, reduces watering needs, and protects plants during dry periods.
In addition, the pellets provide natural protection and soil coverage:
Key Benefits:
Below are general guidelines for using wool fertiliser pellets in different areas of the garden. Pellets should be mixed into the soil before planting or lightly incorporated into the topsoil
Mix pellets into the soil before planting.
Recommended rate:
approximately 100g per m²
This provides steady nitrogen release for strong leafy growth and consistent crop development, while also helping retain moisture and reduce weed competition.
Add pellets to potting mix before planting.
Recommended rate:
10 grams per litre of soil
Mix evenly through the compost to provide long-lasting nutrition while improving water retention in containers, which tend to dry out quickly.
Apply pellets around the root zone and lightly mix into the soil.
Recommended rate:
70-140g per tree
Water after application. The pellets will slowly release nutrients while improving soil structure and supporting long-term root health.
Mix pellets into the top layer of soil before planting flowers.
Recommended rate:
80–120g per square metre
The pellets act as both a fertiliser and a natural mulch, helping to suppress weeds while feeding plants over time.
Raised beds benefit greatly from wool fertiliser due to improved moisture control.
Recommended rate:
100–150g per square metre
Mix pellets evenly into the soil before planting to support consistent growth and reduce watering needs.
For lawn establishment or repair, mix pellets lightly into the soil.
Recommended rate:
80–100g per square metre
Water after application to activate nutrient release and improve root development.
Wool fertiliser pellets can be applied throughout the growing season.
Best Times to Apply
Spring
Prepare beds and provide nutrients for early growth while improving soil condition after winter.
Planting Time
Mix directly into soil when planting vegetables, flowers, trees, or shrubs.
Mid Season
Top up soil nutrients and support continued plant growth, especially for heavy feeders.
Because of the slow-release nature, one application can feed plants for 6–8 months, with residual nutrients continuing beyond that.
• Mix pellets into soil rather than leaving them on the surface
• Water after application to activate nutrient release
• Use during planting for best long-term results
• Combine with compost to further improve soil quality
• Apply to flower beds as a surface layer for natural weed suppression
• Reapply seasonally to build long-term soil fertility
Sneem Organic Wool Fertiliser Pellets are made from locally sourced Irish wool and support a circular approach to agriculture.
Instead of going to waste, natural wool fibres are transformed into a powerful, slow-release fertiliser that improves soil health year after year. By building organic matter, retaining nutrients, and reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals, wool pellets offer a smarter, more sustainable way to grow.
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