Software
Houzz Logo Print
daylilyman_gw

organic fertilizer

18 years ago

hi, i am new to this forum--does anyone know about the organic fertilizer that dan trimmer and several other hybridizers use ?

Comments (8)

  • 18 years ago

    Are you talking about Alfalfa Pellets. I use it, make sure it does not contain salt since it is used as food for farm animals. Landscapers also use it in Ontario, Canada because a lot of chemicals are being banned. No more Roundup etc.
    I am experimenting with vinegar as a way to control weeds, apparently it works. Also corn gluten meal for weeds but must be applied in fall and early spring.

  • 18 years ago

    no--mikel--the organic fertilizer contains pure alfalfa---which does not contain salt like most alfalfa pellets which are feed grade--also the pellets if used in potting mixes can burn up roots due to the heat of composting----but the organic fertilizer contains chicken litter, alflafa,and major and minors and trace elements--hear they get more increase than with conventional (chemical) fertilizers

  • 18 years ago

    You can contact Dan through his website; link below. I'm sure he will be glad to tell you what he's using.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Water Mill Gardens

  • 18 years ago

    The Organic Alfalfa Pellets that I use is pure alfalfa and does not contain any other ingredients. The results are really good. The pellets that I use I also use when potting up plants and have never had root burn. The trick is not to use too much - not more than quarter the total volume of plant medium. For my large pots I put a handful or two. Can be used to topdress or mulch around plants in your beds or sprayed on as a tea. Can also be used for your lawns - excellent. Mike.

  • 18 years ago

    hi-again--mike1--yes i imagine that they would be if it is a canadian product--or is it not?------?

  • 18 years ago

    Yes, it is a Canadian product. It is manufactured in Alberta, Canada. But I would think a pure alfalfa mix should be available where you are located. I found my supplier through the internet.

    I am trying to find an article by Dan Trimmer where he discusses the use of Alfalfa pellets. Mike.

  • 18 years ago

    I Found It!!!!---it's All-Greaux-GROWER SPECIAL-made in mississippi---we have a friend looking at becoming a dealer----it contains processed poultry litter---pure dried alfalfa---feather meal--molasses--K-MAG--brand of mined sufate of potash-magnesia--AZOMITE brand of mined minerals and Kelp--- a SUPER potent all ORGANIC mix----it contains all the growth hormones which are in alfalfa and kelp---each of these contain over 50 different trace minerals and amino acids---DAN TRIMMER promotes it and he obtains 8 to 1 increases on his best daylilies--WOW!!---can't wait to get some

  • 18 years ago

    Thank you for the organic fertilizer input. It is very helpful!

    kay

Sponsored
Peabody Landscape Group
Average rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars8 Reviews
Columbus' Reliable Landscape Design & Contracting