Re: Maxi-Crop (seaweed) (fwd)
- To: i*@rt66.com
- Subject: Re: Maxi-Crop (seaweed) (fwd)
- From: E* G* <e*@moose.ncia.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 19:06:12 -0400 (EDT)
On Mon, 5 Aug 1996, Amy Rupp wrote:
> > (snip) He
> > says it is not suitable for JI's as a mulch because it causes
> > alkalinity.
> We use fish emulsion and seaweed very often in our alkaline soil.
> I'm not aware of any effect seaweed has on soil pH.
> (snip) that if allowed to
> ferment kelp would produce acetic acid.
I don't know where Dr. Currier McEwen obtained his information but
being the meticulous and precise man he is, I can't envision that
reference to `seaweed' (kelp is only one of many types of seaweed)
as not having copious back-up material....
Ellen Gallagher e_galla@moose.ncia.net
