Nitrogenous
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Nitrogenous
- From: L*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 13:04:44 EDT
In a message dated 99-05-10 12:02:05 EDT, Marge wrote:
<< Problem with chickweed ... Does make a nice nitrogenous (new
scientific word?) addition to compost that is largely leaves:-) >>
Actually, Marge, nitrogenous is not a new word. I remember my professors
using it,
usually to refer to waste matter (e.g. human sewage, fertillizer run-off,
etc.) that causes algae bloom in our waterways. Bird droppings (uric acid)
are also referred to as nitrogenous waste. But you are right on -- chickweed
would qualify as nitrogenous matter in the compost pile. --Janis
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