I want to begin organic fertilizer production, but I only know a little about fertilizer production. How could I begin it?
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I would check out the site:
motherearthnews.com
it's an amazing site that will teach you everything from fertilizer to farming! They also hosts weekend fairs all over the country. They are amazing! For a small admission for one or both days they offer ongoing demonstrations on everything..from animal husbandry to making cheese! They also have a magazine. If you can, check it out in your local library. Many offer online viewing of magazines for free now! Good Luck!
Visit your County Extension Office. They have the scoop on making it. I mix organic peat moss, sand, aged cow manure, and top soil. Add chopped up leaves. Blend all kitchen veg.
I make my own compost. You must rinse out eggshells. You cannot put in any meat, dairy, bones, weeds or seeds. I put in fruit and vegetable peels, leaves, shredded paper, grass clippings if they have not been chemically treated and used coffee grounds. I drilled small holes in the sides and bottom of a garbage can. I roll the can around to mix the compost whenever I add new material.
As well as all these great tips on compost making, you can very easily make a liquid feed for all your plants in the spring and summer. Wearing gloves, cut a large bunch of nettles - enough to fill a large plastic bag. Cut holes in the bag and steep it in a barrel of rainwater - one with a tap.
I agree with composting all kitchen waste such as egg shells, vegetable peels, rotten fruits, and veggies. NO MEAT BY-PRODUCTS! It is best to layer a dried material with the kitchen waste, such as dead leaves, or dried grass clipping. Also, if you can find a stable or dairy near you, obtaining old, dried stall waste and manure is a great organic material.
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