Many gardeners swear by blue grain as a fertilizer because it is particularly easy to use and quickly supplies plants with all the important nutrients. But is mineral fertilizer really a good choice or perhaps even toxic for people and animals? We'll clarify.
Is blue corn poisonous?
Blue grain is a chemical product that ispoisonous to humans and animals. Therefore, you should be careful when handling the mineral fertilizer. It is important to avoid direct skin and eye contact as well as swallowing the product.
What symptoms of poisoning can blue grain cause in humans?
In direct contact with the skin or eyes, blue grain fertilizer can causesevere irritationand if swallowedacute symptoms of poisoning can result in:
- Stomach cramps
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea, also bloody
- Difficulty breathing
- Circulatory problems up to collapse and - at a higher dose - coma
Babies and small children in particular are at risk. The blue colored beads arouse their curiosity. Once taken into your little hands, the granules quickly end up in your mouth. Therefore, always keep blue grain and other plant fertilizers tightly closed and in a safe place.
What symptoms of poisoning can blue grain cause in animals?
Blue grain is poisonous to both domestic and wild animals. After consuming the complete mineral fertilizer, various symptoms can occur:
- Stomach and intestinal problems with vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Respiratory and circulatory problems
- painful skin irritations
- blue discoloration of the oral mucous membranes
Attention: Keep your cats and dogs away from blue grain and plants treated with the fertilizer. Even small amounts of mineral fertilizer can cause life-threatening symptoms of poisoning in four-legged friends.
What to do if you are poisoned with blue grain?
If there is even the slightest suspicion that a person or animal may have swallowed blue grain fertilizer, a doctor should be contacted immediately. CallRescueorAnimal Rescue and explain the incident. The specialist staff will tell you what to do and come to you if necessary.
If a person or animal has touched blue grain fertilizer without swallowing it, it is usually sufficient to rinse the skin in the affected area thoroughly with water to prevent severe irritation.
Tip
This is why blue grain is dangerous for the environment
Blaukorn is a chemically produced and 100 percent mineral complex fertilizer. Since it contains no organic material, the artificial fertilizer does not provide food for microorganisms. However, these microscopic soil dwellers are essential for fertile soil. They are responsible for the formation of humus and keep the soil structure in balance.
