Last year I used some dried chicken manure product as part of reconditioning my tomato container soils - before I read all the advice not to do that. I didn't use too much I guess, I had no problems and a good crop. I think my plants were healthier overall this past year because I fertilized more.
I am not using the earthbox concept, just old fish tubs. I am really stuck on organic growing though as I've never done otherwise and no motive to change that. I add about 1/3 new material to the soil each year, mostly fresh compost and kelp, not seeing anything turning to muck at this point after three years with the same 'reconditioned' soil.
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