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Old April 6, 2014   #21
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I read that frass has a hormone in it that actually inhibits plant growth, but that hormone composts out very quickly, 10-15 days, at which time it becomes excellent fertilizer. So if you collect your own, you need to compost it, but not for very long.

http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJF...B200304014.htm
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