{"product_id":"king-krustacean-chitin-calcium","title":"King Krustacean – Organic Chitin \u0026 Calcium Supplement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Chitin-Based Calcium Supplement for Stronger, Healthier Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Krustacean\u003c\/strong\u003e is Growganica's \u003cstrong\u003eorganic calcium for plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from sustainably sourced crustacean meal rich in chitin and chitosan. This dual-action \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium supplement for plants\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers highly bioavailable calcium while activating your plants' natural immune defenses — making it the organic grower's answer to blossom end rot, pest pressure, and calcium deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy King Krustacean Stands Alone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChitin-powered immunity\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eChitosan for plants\u003c\/strong\u003e triggers a natural immune response called Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR), helping your plants defend against pests and disease without chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium calcium delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Highly available organic calcium strengthens cell walls, prevents blossom end rot, and supports fruit firmness and shelf life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrustacean meal fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow-release nutrition from natural chitin that feeds both plants and beneficial soil organisms over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic pest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chitin-degrading microbes stimulated by crustacean meal create an inhospitable environment for soil-borne pests like nematodes and fungus gnats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop dress 1–2 tablespoons per gallon of soil at transplant and again at the onset of flowering. Water thoroughly and let soil biology break down the chitin into plant-available calcium. For maximum effectiveness, combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/microbes-organic-soil-inoculant\"\u003eGrowganica Microbes\u003c\/a\u003e — the beneficial bacteria accelerate chitin decomposition and calcium release. Review our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/feeding-schedule\"\u003efeeding schedule\u003c\/a\u003e for precise timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Organic Solution to Blossom End Rot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever lost \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/lab\/how-to-grow-tomatoes-organically-the-complete-guide\"\u003etomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/lab\/how-to-grow-peppers-organically-sweet-hot-pepper-guide\"\u003epeppers\u003c\/a\u003e to blossom end rot, King Krustacean is your \u003cstrong\u003eorganic blossom end rot prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e strategy. Unlike quick-fix calcium sprays, this \u003cstrong\u003echitin fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e builds long-term calcium reserves in your soil while simultaneously boosting plant immunity. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bloom-organic-flowering-fertilizer\"\u003eBloom\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/incredible-bulk-organic-bloom-booster\"\u003eIncredible Bulk\u003c\/a\u003e during fruiting for the ultimate organic flowering stack, and add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitamin-sea-micronutrient-concentrate\"\u003eVitamin Sea\u003c\/a\u003e for complete micronutrient coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in 1 lb, 3 lb, 20 lb, and 40 lb sizes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Growganica Inc","offers":[{"title":"1lb","offer_id":41420151980182,"sku":"GRW-KGK-001","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3lb","offer_id":41420152012950,"sku":"GRW-KGK-003","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20lb","offer_id":41420152045718,"sku":"GRW-KGK-020","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40lb","offer_id":41420152078486,"sku":"GRW-KGK-040","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/9149\/3526\/files\/king.png?v=1778970239","url":"https:\/\/www.growganica.com\/products\/king-krustacean-chitin-calcium","provider":"GROWGANICA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}