Lady Bug Natural Garden Pep Cottonseed Meal 7-2-1 is an old-fashoined favorite. It is so pure that it is considered  to be food grade. It is a byproduct of cottonseed with a high-nitrogen content. It has a pH of 6.5, which makes it slightly acidic. It is a great choice for fertilization of  plants that love acidic soil such as roses, gardenias, and azaleas. Garden Pep Cottonseed Meal is great for vegetables as well, especially the soil is neutral or has a higher pH. It can also be useful in areas where soil testing indicates a higher level of phosphorus. Also, since Garden Pep Cottonseed Meal contains no animal ingredients, it is considered a true vegan fertilizer.