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Walking the walk / Manure - Hazards for Gardeners
« on: August 16, 2014, 11:50:06 AM »
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My brother-in-law, whom I consider to be a very good gardener, had the worst garden this year ever experienced. In late winter - early spring ( before planting) he decided to add extra compost to his garden. Over twenty ( >20 ) bags of low cost big box store manure. Three ( 3 ) time he's planted "Green Beans" - each time they sprout, get about six ( 6 ) inches high, wilt and die - and it's not from a lack of water. Reminds one of weeds sprayed with "Weed-b-Gone."
He does not spray for weed control - tills and hoes.
Beware of Big Box Stores Bags of Manure
If you don't know where it came from and whats in it ! ! ! ! !
For more information Google a search "manure herbicide"
p.s. - hope you were not expecting advice to not step in it.
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Russ Poston, Home & Garden Information CenterI have been very busy this summer with outside activities - will be back for more participation with you folks when the weather turns cold.
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/hot_topics/2012/08to_manure_or_not_to_manure.html
"Many homeowners consider manure to be a safe, organic fertilizer for use in the flower or vegetable garden. The belief is that manure is something that is naturally produced, and therefore, is a safe product to use. So why is it that after application of some manures, plants show symptoms of damage? These symptoms can include leaves that are twisted, cupped and elongated; fruit that is deformed; reduced yield; death of young plants; and poor seed germination."
My brother-in-law, whom I consider to be a very good gardener, had the worst garden this year ever experienced. In late winter - early spring ( before planting) he decided to add extra compost to his garden. Over twenty ( >20 ) bags of low cost big box store manure. Three ( 3 ) time he's planted "Green Beans" - each time they sprout, get about six ( 6 ) inches high, wilt and die - and it's not from a lack of water. Reminds one of weeds sprayed with "Weed-b-Gone."
He does not spray for weed control - tills and hoes.
Beware of Big Box Stores Bags of Manure
If you don't know where it came from and whats in it ! ! ! ! !
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Killer Compost Reports: Contaminated Manure and Herbicide Contamination Damaging Gardens
"Since 2005, thousands of farmers and gardeners who have simply applied compost or mulch to their gardens or fields have unknowingly poisoned their own crops. These tragedies happened — and are still happening — because of potent, persistent herbicides including clopyralid and aminopyralid."
Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/killer-compost-herbicide-contamination-zl0z1211zkin.aspx
For more information Google a search "manure herbicide"
p.s. - hope you were not expecting advice to not step in it.