permaculture

["len organicpc" <gardenlen@hotmail.com>]

> From: <permed@nor.com.au>
> Reply-To: "permaculture" <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
> To: "permaculture" <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
> Subject: Re: home made fertilizer
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 01 09:44:21 +1100
>
> >use urin:
> >balanced fertilizer
> >free
> >home made
> >continuous and regular production right out of your pocket :-)
> >no storage needed
> >no processing needed
> >saving water
>
> Urine is an excellent fertiliser and is safe to use
> best used diluted with water between 1:10 to 1: 20 (that's 1 part urine)
>
> The 1: 20 solution can also be used as a foliar spray against powdery
> mildew
> Urine is high in nitrogen so don't over-do it
> Recommend having a pee-bucket for night use (the 4am pee or first of the
> day is purest and most nutrient-rich). in the morning fill the pee bucket
> with water and use same day
> Don't store the pee or it will become ammoniacal and smell
after 24 hours can be used as a weed killer as i have seen and heard many 
times now. just my bit.

> Another good homemade liquid fertiliser can be made from comfrey leaves:
> half fill a bucket with leaves and fill with water, leave for 10-14 days
> it can become a bit smelly so locate it appropriately
> dilite 1:5-1:10 with water before use
>
> Robyn
>
> Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Education Centre
> home to:
> Permaculture Education
> ERDA Institute Trust
> Nimbin Eco-Village Project Office
> Robyn Francis - permaculture designer & educator
> PO Box 379, Nimbin NSW 2480 Australia
> Ph 02-6689 1755 Fax 02-6689 1225
> permed@nor.com.au  www.earthwise.org.au
>
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