[compost_tea] elemental sulfur....

From: plantlines7 <plantlines_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:41:51 -0000

 Elemental Sulfur is allowed in the NOFA Standards for organic
land care to lower a high P.H. in the soil. The distinction here as
I interpret my standards is it is not preferred in practice but it is
allowed. Does anyone know how elemental sulfur is made or
where it comes from? I bought a bag for use for one of my
clients but didn't use and also stopped all amendments
according to my soil tests and the plants have improved
tremendously, organic matter is high in these beds and I have
incorporated compost over a period of 3 years. However I have
used very little lime over the years and the P.H. was still high so I
am sure it is the compost. I assume the trick is to be able to get
a compost more decomposed and less alkaline. This is the
problem I see with commercial compost sources...the one I have
been using is Agresource and after a quick discussion with
them I found out they use a byproduct from "gelatin-producing
processes" in otherwords chipped cow bone. I almost hit the
roof so if anyone is thinking of a big business lets make decent
compost for bulk sale!!!!!! Until folks make there own compost
we will need to buy it and bring it in. Mary


 

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