From coolbus@webtv.net Mon Jan 25 15:42:43 1999 Date: 25 Jan 1999 10:11:10 -0500 From: woodrow cooke To: garden-ecosystems@metalab.unc.edu Subject: Re: PHOSPHORUS sources Yes, cocao ( cocoa) shells (pods) are very good for Phos. I grew 1000 acresin Belize for several years and we used the pods for compost and as a feed supplement for cattle, because of low value pasture in the tropics. It is recommended that only hogs over 200 lbs be fed pods , because it will retard growth in younger pigs, If you know of anyone with viable cocao seeds please contact me. I would like some for my home greenhouse. Hope this helps. THANKS, WOODIE In West Va. Mountains.