Good message.
>>At 01:14 PM 9/3/2007, you wrote:
On Sep 3, 2007, at 9:09 AM, CWFugitt wrote:
because of the massive quantities applied and the
destructive nature of chemical fertilizers on soil nutrient holding
structures. The high solubilities of chemical fertilizers also
exacerbate their tendency to degrade ecosystems.
Sounds like a religious statement, rather than a scientific one.
Here in Minnesota, they worry about the phosporous, because it grows too
much algea, and that makes the lakes poisonous. Kills fish, makes people
sick just breathing it. The problem here is from both lawn chemicals (in
the city) and from agriculture and cattle pasture (too much manure and
urine?).
These points are well taken and understood. My sympathy.
They still left out the problem and the potential solutions.
Soil Science was not mentioned. Yes, I know a little about that also.
Specific things must exist in soils in order for them to hold on to
nutrients. I guess they gave no credit or discredit to the lousy, ruined,
over used and dead soil. Tons and tons of topsoil are washed into the
rivers and oceans.
Recently a relative purchased some land about 25 miles from the city. He
asked me to go by and select a garden spot.
I did as he asked and hated to tell him.
You have no place. There is NO TOP soil on that hill. You cannot grow
anything unless you build some raised beds or haul in some topsoil.
The three main elements of soil are, Sand, Silt, and Clay.
Other minor components exist, or better exist.
Darn, I guess I best set up another list for Fertilize, Organics, and
Growing secrets. Not sure I want to give away all my secrets yet.
I could teach some of you how to grow things, and I might even use organic
stuff. In actuality I do, as I said, from 3 to 6 different items. I only
disagree with the technical concept sold to the people.
I don't disagree with the value and the results.
But I have a hard time calculating the ppm for organic stuff.
I like numbers games when they can apply.
Wayne
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