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Re: To Mike A. & SQFT-Bonemeal Again

Hi Shawn,

> Mike and SQFT'rs
> I just reread a FAQ I had on organic fertilizers from a
> newsgroup a while back and the author lists bonemeal
> as being available to the plants in one year. Perhaps
> this is a more realistic way of looking at it when it
> is put into healthy soil and vegetable garden where
> there are lots of bugs, bacteria, worms, etc. Just to
> let you know. I can get the address for the FAQ if
> anyone's interested.
> Shawn
> swestaway@smtplink.coh.org
> Claremont Ca USDA9b Sunset19

The FAQ sounds interesting.  Please post the address.

All the talk about bonemeal's nutrient value has been interesting.
I'd too read that bonemeal's phosphorus and calcium was released relatively
fast for an organic fertilizer.  With very fine meals I've heard that the bulk
of the nutrients are rendered available over 6-8 months by the acids produced in
biologically active soils.

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  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada
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