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Sacha[_1_] · 05-09-2006, 01:26 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

On 5/9/06 10:33, in article
, "La Puce"
wrote:

David (in Normandy) wrote:
There are chemicals and chemicals, it is a question of degree of toxicity
and using the right chemical in the correct way in the correct place.
Someone suggested using Sodium Chlorate on a veg plot - to me that is way
over the top. Not only would it kill the weeds but also probably the
earthworms and beneficial insects and remain in the soil exhibiting its
toxicity for many months.

Agreed entirely. Also - it does take 12 years for a farmer to switch to
organic farming because it takes that long for the soil to recover.
snip

No, it does not!

From: Soil Association Certification

"Your conversion period

Most farms need to go through a two year conversion (three for perennial
crops) to help build fertility and adapt farm management to organic
production.
You can put your stock through conversion after you have converted your
land, or covert your stock and land simultaneously. This is known as
simultaneous conversion, where stock must be managed to full organic
standards from the start of conversion.
Conversion periods may be shorter depending on the type of farm. You can
decide which is the best option for you, with the help of your designated
certification officer."

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