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Originally Posted by Gardeneer
I was checking on Alaska Fish Fertilizer ( 5-1-1), at HD website.
It is ~$13.50 per gallon. I also read some reviews. The majority commented on its smell, even in the backyard. Hmmm.
The price is OK, but I am thinking about the smell issue.
And my question is :
WHAT IS ITS ADVANTAGE OTHER THAN BEING ORGANIC ?
I have nothing against those who choose to grow organically. To Each His Own.
But is there any benefit in it other than just being ORGANIC ?
I know that in addition to (5-1-1) it also has Ca, Mg , S, .. an some other trace elements as well.
Thanks
Gardeneer
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This year I have been using nothing but organic fertilizer on my garden and the results are astronomical.
Both of these contain kelp and other odd ball stuff that the MG and 16-16-16 I was using dont.
Some of the benefits are----.
I dont have to worry about the salt build up in the soil.
The soil is now a medium for living organisms that before it wasn't.
The fertilizer seems to last longer and I dont have to use it as much.
The fertilizer is natural and doesn't come from a chemical plant.
The tomatoes and everything else is producing more than ever.
You have better soil so you dont use as much water.
If you use less water you dont have as much salt buildup from irrigation.
Your not as dependent on the world economy and outside sources.
This year I have more fruit on my two Sungold and other plants than I have had in the last 12 years of growing them.
I for one am not an organic nut I feel that every person should be able to do as they please.
As long as what they do doesn't infringe on other peoples rights.
I have a big box of MG in the house and I use it for seedlings as it is sterile and I dont have to worry about damping off with it.
The advantage of being organic is the very fact that it is sustainable for the future of our society.
You become more independent.
What other advantage should there be?
Worth