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Nettle Manu aka I'm in Trouble!
In article , Vicky
writes Did my first batch of nettle manure. Today, I used it. The family hastily vacated the garden and are still barely speaking to me beyond "You are NEVER using that stuff again - EVER!" Although the wesbite warned that it was likely to be a bit whiffy, I was unprepared. Furthermore, I'm sure said site claims that the smell goes away pretty quickly. An hour later and it still pongs. And there's a snail lying on his back in the area I fed. He keeps trying to turn over and then appears to change his mind. Obviously, it's too much for him too! Nettles make lovely wines and beers, so maybe that snail was a bit tipsy? :-) From your description, I would say that you have made too strong an infusion, i.e. either too many nettles or too little water. I always dilute mine with 50/50 rain-water before applying it to plants. The only time I've known any smell to hang around was when some had been used in a closed greenhouse on a hot day :-( Comfrey is equally as good as nettles for the same job and it carries less smell. Or you can use a mixture of both leaves. -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
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