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05-04-1999 08:16:42

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I have 10 acres of grass hay I cut and bale every year. I'd like to fertilize it as it hasn't been in I'm sure 10 or 15 years. I want to use something organic. Has anyone out there tried liquid fish fertilizer applied with a sprayer? Is it 1)economical and 2)effective? I do need to get the soil tested before I do anything but I'd like to hear if anyone has tried this approach. Thanks in advance.

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Joe

03-24-2002 16:59:19

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

I just spotted your note when I was looking for web sites that sell fish fertilizer. It is amazing to see all the negative feedback you received.

My dad, a retired dairy farmer who dabbles with work horses and continues to raise crops, swears by the results of fish fertilizer. He showed me the results of some house plants (christmas cactus) they used it on. Amazing! It really works. I purchased a small bottle at a local Home Depot a year ago and had good results also; with house plants.

I believe there is another group of folks who have had good results with this product. I trust others will stumble upon your request and respond.

Best wishes.

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Skip

05-07-1999 12:31:03

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

Remember, plants consume N,P&K. They don't care if the N,P&K is synthetic or organic. First step, like everyone says is to get a soil analysis and make sure ph is ok. Then, buy the most economical form of the nutrient you need and make sure the fertizer contains enough of N,P or K to fulfill your needs.

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paul

05-07-1999 08:34:56

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

I'd consider finding manure first, but maybe you live next to a fish plant. Here it would be _expensive_.

You might consider replanting with clover/ alfalfa mix - that will provide the N you need.

--->Paul

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indy

05-05-1999 18:49:21

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

Fish emulsion is used in a small scale in organic gardening after putting out transplants etc.
It is expensive.For the amount you want I would go to the nearest quarry and see what they have to offer.Soil sample is a must if you want to do it right.

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bbott

05-05-1999 17:16:56

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

MANY years ago used similar on my garden (old fashioned fish-emulsion)... tended to make ground oily so it wouldn't take water too well.

Get soil tested first. If your pH is wrong, you'll be wasting your money on fertilizer unless
you balance it....

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Ken

05-05-1999 04:59:24

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

Last year several people in my area tried using it and not one will use it again. They all said that it was too expensive and not at all effective. The last issue of Hoards Dairyman has a small article on things to avoid wasting your money on and one was anything that smelled like fish.

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Wayne

05-04-1999 10:19:49

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

Use N P and K it is in the dirt now just add too it.

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Redneck in AL

05-04-1999 08:52:38

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Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to DD, 05-04-1999 08:16:42

Never considered using fish fertilizer but I would definitely get a soil sample first and go from there.

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Tim(nj)

05-04-1999 10:17:13

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Re: Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to Redneck in AL, 05-04-1999 08:52:38

I use 2 tons per acre of layer hen manure.

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Rick K

05-06-1999 09:44:10

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Re: Re: Re: Fish Fertilizer in reply to Tim(nj), 05-04-1999 10:17:13

Don't know how well it works, but I read an article that talked about using sea weed as fertilizer. I remember that it had to be washed before it was used to remove salt from it. It might tend to smell a bit less than fish

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