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Working on that today. Trying to situate the coop where I can rotate their yard around it every year and amend that soil in a three year rotation. Great way to have fertilizer on hand con$istently. I have cherry, peach and apple trees, 40+ raspberry canes and 20+ blackberry bushes. 400 sq ft of strawberries along with every cruciferous…
pickledrick -
I put up boxes around the property, on trees, eaves of the house and outbuildings too. Took a minute to get the kids and neighborhood yard rats to stay out of the areas where they are, but it has paid off. At the base of where they are mounted I built square boxes with screen to allow it to sift as it dries. I had to learn to handle it safely…
sasquatchimo, gypsylee and 4 others -
65-68F is the ideal temperature range like paka mentioned. Soil temp can drastically affect microbe populations.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16329892/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Comparison of temperature effects on soil respiration and bacterial and fungal growth rates - PubMed
Temperature is an important factor regulating microbial activity and shaping the soil microbial community. Little is known, however, on how temperature affects the most important groups of the soil microorganisms, the bacteria and the fungi, in situ. We have therefore … Continue reading
paka -
I use build a soil products, ferments, build a bloom, build a flower, craft blend, recharge, and worm casting throughout my grows and haven’t looked back. On my outdoor though I use extended growdots and recharge.
Gassaaten -
Sorry to hear about your troubles with Winter Frost. What’s in Winter Frost seems to be a big secret. I’ve seen it asked many times and I get why some formulas remain undisclosed for business reasons but it’s not magic and you can’t fool me. 😉 If Winter Frost is supposed to aid in senescence then it must have ingredients involved in…
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