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----- Original Message -----
From: Tom F. Bryant
To: Robert Farr
Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: [CH] Using Wood Ash on Peppers


Hi Robert,
Re:
> Wondering, as I have lots of ash from wood stove, if I can make a soup
> of the ash, and use it to water the peppers to correct the potassium
> problem.

Forget the ash. Dose is tricky. Consider "Sul-Po-Mag". It is organic.

>
> Also wondering what to do about the phosphorous prob. - compost tea
> comes to mind.  How long do I steep?

With a bucket half full of manure based organic compost, fill the bucket the
rest of the way with water. Stir. Stir a few more times during the next 10
to 14 days. Then, it's ready. Mix 2-3 cups with 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar,
1 Tbs. black strap molasses, 1 Tbs. liquid seaweed (kelp), and fill to one
gallon with water. Mix well, strain. Makes a terrific foliar spray. Apply
every week or two. Add other ingredients for specific problems. And THAT is
"organic".

  And what other choices (bone meal
> being out - not organic) do I have?

Bone meal is organic. Better, still, learn about "Colloidal Rock Phosphate".
Also, "Texas Green Sand".

> Now if I could only catch that bunny.  Nibbling my cabbage transplants;
> driving the dogs wild!!

Consider "Hot Pepper Wax". Or fox urine. Both "organic".

If you are really interested in organic methods, enough to pursue it, email
me privately.
Best regards,
Tom

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