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| Hosanna |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 10:32:37 AM
Ok, how exactly do you do this? I have read a couple of things online; one says to strain it in a pillow case; one says to add epsom salts and ivory dish soap?
I remember my brother making "cow" tea in Florida, and all he did was put cow manure and water in a bucket and let it sit for a few days before spreading on the veggie garden as-is.
So I cleaned out my chick's brooder with several weeks worth of feed/manure in it, and put it in a 5 gallon bucket. I filled it with water, and planned on letting it sit a couple days before putting it on my 'maters.
Is this not a good idea? Am I doing it wrong? Does it need compostingi first?
I guess I could always run to the barn and fetch back a bunch of my composted horse dookey.
Thoughts?
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 07:13:19 AM
I used rabbit droppings in Ohio. I never strained mine. It was great on everything.
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| peafarm |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 7:12:42 PM
What is the benefit of straining it? I'm trying to think if there's a reason why it wouldn't be ok to use as is after it has set for a few days.
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 2:14:55 PM
I do this all the time. You let it set for three days. Then strain out the 'stuff' and mix it 1/3 tea to 2/3 water. Then you put it on your plants! I used to have a pillow case that I put the manure in and then I would drop it in the water. It eliminates the need for straining but eats the pillow case before the season is over.
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 11:22:55 AM
I have Llama Bean tea...It is Llama poo that has been sterilized somehow and you put some in a gallon jug of water and let it make tea to put on your plants. Chicken poo is one of the best fertilizers for gardens. I bought some last year and used it exclusively. I really don't know if it has to be composted first.
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