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Re[4]: Organic Fertilizers

Mike wrote:

>It has always been my understanding that bonemeal is available to the
>plants the first year it is used. It is not as quickly available as
>chemical fertilizers. It is also my understanding that the use of organic
>fertilizers in general require a good organic soil. (compost and such)
>The microorganisms that are active in breaking down the organic
>components of your soil also break down the organic fertilizers to the
>point where they are available to the plants. As far as phosphorus
>sources are concerned the only one I know of that takes years to
>completely break down is rock phosphate. It also serves the purpose of a
>soil ammendment to improve the tilth of your garden.

Thanks, Mike.
Now I feel better about using bone meal, as I've added good
homemade compost too, and saw a bunch of earthworms. Hope my
peppers do better this year with the extra phosphorus.
Shawn
swestaway@smtplink.coh.org
Claremont, Ca USDA9b Sunset19
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