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| Instead of spreading tons of compost each year, I was wondering if I can try dumping Alfalfa Meal or pellet. Any idea what the application rate should be?
Paul |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Fri, May 25, 12 at 18:54
| Since compost is not at all the same stuff as alfalfa (pellets or meal) and they are not used for the same purposes, what exactly are you trying to do? |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, May 25, 12 at 21:22
| alfalfa is a growth stimulant .. i cant remember the active ingredient ... it was all the rage in the hosta world.. a decade or so back ... and frankly.. its the mouth end.. of what come out the back of the horse.. undigested ... it is also rabbit food .. and the one time i spread it ON TOP.. i attracted rabbits.. who got really pissed off.. after it was gone ... and started eating the garden .... many would call that a rabbit LURE ... plus the idiot golden retriever ate a bunch.. and had gas worse than a horse that night.. incorporate the granular.. if you wish.. but dont leave it on top ... MANY peeps use to to brew a tea.. and use that to water.. you might try the search function and relate the words to hosta.. and see what you get ... try the link ken |
Here is a link that might be useful: link
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| Yes it attracts rabbits and it's high in nitrogen. Not a replacement for compost. |
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