I would soak the ground with a lot of pure water to speed up the leaching process, then I would wait 2-3 days and apply the emulsion. But I'm no expert. BTW...which brand of fish emulsion are ya using? If I could recommend one that would be Neptune's Harvest Fish and Seaweed Blend (I have no interest in the company). This is my first time using it this season and my garden is overall extremely healthy and productive. Even the wife who is not into gardening, has made lots of comments about how good the garden is this year. It's expensive but worth it IMO.

Larrick

I also really like neptunes harvest. First year gardening so I do not have anything to compare it to but I have some nice big plants loaded with toms.

why not make your own? I have 33 gallons of it and it's more organic and has more enzymes than the store bought variety. It's really easy! Let me know if you want the recipe.

Because its smelly, attracts flies, and would totally gross me out. Don't think the neighbors would appreciate it. Personally, I pour the water from the pond filter around the flowers when I clean it out, but otherwise Neptune would be my personal choice. I give you a lot of credit for doing all that, but just sayin, not many others would. There is a lot to be said for a nice white bottle with a cap on the garage shelf. :)
JMHO,
Sue

just sayin-- it's in a sealed, locked rubbermaid and does not smell at all. there are no flies anywhere! yes i dry heaved when i was making the emulsion a couple of times, and grossed out and did the whacky dance when some got on my foot, but when sealed it's totally odorless and constantly fermenting. just need a good locking trash can. i got mine from Big Lots for 8 dollars. to each his own and good luck!

Sherruns -

Do you mind posting your recipe here or in another thread? Sounds interesting... Thanks!

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Jerold Burrow

I use my own organic fish emulsion that I make in a 33 gallon garbage can. It starts with 2 lb. of fresh flounder from Walmart, a couple of dead lobsters, browns (leaves and shredded paper) and greens (table scraps), and enough water to cover it in a 5 gallon container. I add 2 tbsp. Epsom salts for the magnesium and add 8 tbsp. molasses all over it to aid fermentation. I let it get ripe for two weeks, stirring every day and trying not to dry heave or drip on my feet (ew!). Then pour into the 33 gallon container (using nose clip) and fill tub with water, recapping quickly. Be sure your trash can is a locking type and the smell will be completely contained. The browns and greens go to the bottom and continue to rot during the season. I fertilize using this tea off the top, filling up to 33 gallon level each time, so my fertilizer gets progressively weaker through the season which is what you need (more fert at beginning, less at end). I give it a stir once a week even though it stinks to high heaven.
I'm growing in containers:
Goliath
Mortgage Lifter
Better Bush
Mr. Stripey
32 of my own germinated plants from a large purple Mexican Heirloom from Trader Joe's
Sweet 100's
Cherokee Purple
Husky Cherry Red
Bin 444
Better Boy
Hothouse