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Posted: Jul/22/2007 1:54 PM PST
I recently asked about a slow growth problem and had a few responses recomending an organic fertilizer. Would this orgaanic fertilizer be manure? Or is there other kinds? If you know any brand names or where to find more information about it please let me know as I was unaware I was putting chemicals all over my vegetables. Please bare with me as this is my wife and my first garden. thank you oliveto |
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Posted: Jul/22/2007 10:52 PM PST
Organic fertilizers Examples of naturally occurring organic fertilizers include manure, slurry, worm castings, peat, seaweed, sewage , and guano. Green manure crops are also grown to add nutrients to the soil. Naturally occurring minerals such as mine rock phosphate, sulfate of potash and limestone are also considered Organic Fertilizers. Examples of manufactured organic fertilizers include compost, bloodmeal, bone meal and seaweed extracts. Other examples are natural enzyme digested proteins, fish meal, and feather meal. |
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Posted: Aug/04/2007 3:08 PM PST
Hi Olivetto, I use all organic practice in my garden. I recommend that you pick up Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening: The Indispensable Resource for Every Gardener. You can get it used on Amazon cheap, or check out a local used or new book store; it's ubiquitous. You'll find yourself going to back to it again and again when you find yourself having new questions, especially the basics like yours, no offense.  I personally use lots and lots of compost. It's the best medicine for whatever ails your plants. I also give my plants an occasional shot of fish and/or seaweed emulsion to make sure I have sufficient levels of all of my micronutrients. If you find that there are still mineral or other nutrient deficiencies, then you can go for the other items mentioned like the blood meal, bone meal, rock phosphate, etc. I do use manure, but I like to compost it first. I don't like the idea of using raw manure on veggies, especially ones where the produce is very close to or in contact with the ground like zuchinni, lettuce, etc. for fear of e. coli. Good luck! |
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Posted: Aug/17/2007 6:37 PM PST
I use an organic fertilizer in the spring in my gardens...flowers and shrubs adn it is incredible. Everything grows so fast, big and lush. It wouldn't help to give you the name of it.....but if you go to your local nursery that sells fertilizer, etc and ask for a purely organic fertilizer, they should be able to help you. I bought a really large bag of it and keep it on hand. My plants love it and your's will thank you too!
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Posted: Aug/17/2007 6:39 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by spiceoflife Hi Olivetto,I do use manure, but I like to compost it first. I don't like the idea of using raw manure on veggies, especially ones where the produce is very close to or in contact with the ground like zuchinni, lettuce, etc. for fear of e. coli. Good luck! My girlfriend uses manure too, but she has two piles....one that has aged for a year and usable, the other is "fresh" and has to age for a year. After aging, it is so full or worms....however, what the cows eat ie - weeds, will grow in your garden that you use the manure in! |
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Posted: Aug/19/2007 5:58 AM PST
Rodale's book is fantastic. This year I added alfalfa to my organic mix along with the compost, earthworm casting, peat, and manure. My flowers and veggies seem to love it. |
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