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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 17, 2018
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    It is not the pH that is dangerous here. It is the excess of sodium within a humans remains. There is a website that makes an amendment exactly for this purpose. There is more information Here: https://www.letyourlovegrow.com/transforming-cremated-ash/

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    February 16, 2018
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    It is best to shred leaves first with a dedicated shredder or a mulching mower. If not shredded, some tree leaves mat together and get slimy but not break down. Since they are probably soggy right now, I'd toss them onto the compost heap. Tilling in non-degraded / composted material is not a good idea. In fact the benefits of a no-till garden are proving better than putting in all that effort and tilling everything. Soil scientists have shown that tilling to make that nice, fluffy soil is not a good practice. Look up no-till gardening.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 20, 2018
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    I would not, as the trees contain juglone, which is toxic to most plants. I have had just a few make it into my pots, and within a week I was noticing bad issues until they were all removed from the soil.

    Now, with proper composting this will not be a problem. But by then the hulls should not be recognizable.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 21, 2018
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    If you don't condition your soil after each harvest, then it will, definitely, be lacking in something. It is best to till into the soil at the end of the year several things. You will want to add dolomitic lime, iron sulfate, and a copious amount of compost and worm castings at the very least. This will bring your soil back to optimal conditions. There are many more things you can add to improve the soil as well. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    March 3, 2018
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    Greensand comes in bags; in some areas it may be available in bulk. Typical rate of application is 50-100 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Some brands are Down to Earth, Espoma, Horizen Hydroponics, Gardener's Supply and Soil Mender Products.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-glauconite-greensand.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 23, 2018
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    Honestly, I would leave the cow manure out unless it is well composted. This can be tricky to work with. It doesn't take much to over-shoot the nitrogen, causing severe damage. If you choose to use it still, I would only apply a very thin layer of about a half inch. You can mix about 6 inches of the compost into the soil, though.

    To find how many cubic feet that you will need, you will multiply 6 inches (.5 feet) by the length, and also by the width.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 25, 2018
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    There are a lot of things that worm castings will not provide for plants. This is just a small part of a healthy soil mix. The plants will not last long in just worm castings alone. This should be mixed with a soil, or mixed in as part of a soilless mixture.

    I have, actually, attempted this myself long ago. Unfortunately, it will not work. They are a VERY beneficial amendment to soil, however.

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