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On Jul 3, 3:11*am, chablonski CHABLONSKISPAM
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Hi, is this ok to use on vegetable plants,
chablonski


Yes, it is. Mineral nutrients used by plants are the same
regardless of source.

Might try controlled release formulates such as Osmacote if your
garden schedule is limited, One application will usually last for 3-4
months...

As to your soil or any future soil building.... rather than blindly
following those who are well intended... but whose advice is on par
with tits on a boar hog,... get a soil test to see what you actually
need for your soil/crop. 15$ for a UMASS ( http://www.umass.edu/soiltest/)
or similiar soil test detailing specifics for your intended needs is
much better than the wasting of time, effort and expense of hauling
and incorporating tons of unnecessary BS, compost or whatever. Get
a good soil base and learn to fertilize your plants..properly.

As for the Earthworm test? They may well be an excellent soil health
indicator but according to billy mine should all be dead by now. I'm
still awaiting their Rapture from using those evil chemferts
(hissssss). Got so many worms in this clay it quite handily
discredits any eco-fringy claims that "chemferts" kill them and the
other SOM. Follow the test results recommendations. Most of the
"claims" of the eco fringe are the of same category as the organic
horse shit they attempt to sell. These folks do not know your soil...
probably never seen or have worked anything outside of a 50 mile range
of their little pea patch. Talk to your local Master Gardners or the
County Extension Office/Agent,... they are in the book.

Good luck in your garden endeavors.