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Originally posted by Bonjour View PostSeaweed is a terrific tomato feed if you can get it. Fill an onion bag or pillowcase with seaweed and hang it in a butt-full of water. Stinks a bit, so keep a lid on it. Give the sack a jiggle every so often. After a few weeks mix the resulting liquid 1 pint in a two gallon watering can of water.
One time I forgot to compost the seaweed I brought back from the beach, and just left it in black sacks all summer. The smell was unbelievable; quite possibly the worst thing I've ever smelled.
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Originally posted by ameno View PostIf it smells anything like rotting seaweed then "stinks a bit" is a gross understatment.
One time I forgot to compost the seaweed I brought back from the beach, and just left it in black sacks all summer. The smell was unbelievable; quite possibly the worst thing I've ever smelled.
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How long does the comfrey tea need to stew and when is the best time to use it on the tomatoes?Our DIY and sustainability journey: My Home Farm
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Originally posted by mhrfm View PostHow long does the comfrey tea need to stew and when is the best time to use it on the tomatoes?
Its usually ready after a few weeks you'll be able to smell it by then I start feeding my toms when the first flowers have set same as you would with commercial feeds.
hope this helps.Location....East Midlands.
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Originally posted by Bren In Pots View PostFirst I'll say hello mhrfm and welcome to the vine
Its usually ready after a few weeks you'll be able to smell it by then I start feeding my toms when the first flowers have set same as you would with commercial feeds.
hope this helps.
Excellent. I’ll start to make mine in due course. Still have time.Our DIY and sustainability journey: My Home Farm
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Originally posted by ameno View PostIf it smells anything like rotting seaweed then "stinks a bit" is a gross understatment.
One time I forgot to compost the seaweed I brought back from the beach, and just left it in black sacks all summer. The smell was unbelievable; quite possibly the worst thing I've ever smelled.
I've just made nettle tea for the first time ever. Now THAT is seriously stinky stuff.
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