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Re: Other Fertilizers

rosenlund wrote:
> 
> I've got one response that Alfalfa pellets work as good as the fish
> ''pellets''. Anyone else find that too be true ?  If you use Alfalfa
> pellet feedings could you tell me how you do so ?  How about manure
> tea ?  Do any of you use this method ?  Could you comment on how it
> works for you and are you going to use it again ?  Or any other
> fertilizing methods would be appreciated.
> 
> When do you start all this fertilizing ?
> 
> Sincerely,
> ~Carleen~
> Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
> Rainier, OR  zone 8
yes, we use alfalfa pellets in the Commemmorative Garden in Twin Falls.
Wouldn't say it works as well as fish fert., so wouldn't use it
"instead." Alfalfa gives you trace elements, as well as improved soil
texture. Fish fertilizer, or any "fertilizer" gives you something else.
We give each rose a sprinkling around the drip line in spring and
scratch it in. Probably once more during the season, too.
Others like to make a tea of the alfalfa pellets in a big trash can and
pour it on. Kinda messy and smelly, but we all do what we're comfortable
with.
Manure tea in the rose garden is not something I would recommend. Too
much salt. 
Best, cw, CR in 6a.
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