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ChefMushroom
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Experts - possible poo substitute?
#5412834 - 03/17/06 01:36 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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In Wisconsin there is a product called milorganite, which is supposedly organic waste.... just curious if from the information below, could it be used to substitute poo or possibly just use it as an additive? Or are products like this generally not a good idea?
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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Solubility in water: slight pH: slightly acidic (9 parts water to 1 part Milorganite) Appearance: Dark free flowing granules. Product US Screen size -8 +48 with less than 0.1% -48. Odor: Earthy scent. Bulk Density: 50-52 lbs. per cubic foot
Chemical Name/Synonym(s) CAS No. Activated Sewage Sludge (biosolids, dried microbes) 86.8 ? 90.8% by weight 8049-99-8 Iron chloride* 1-3% Iron (Fe) by weight 7705-08-0 Iron sulfate* 1-3% Iron (Fe) by weight 10028-22-5 *Total Iron (Fe) 4% by weight Water 4-8% by weight 7732-18-5 Calcium Carbonate 1.2% by weight 471-34-1 Polymerization agent(s) <0.01% by weight Varies Fecal coliform <0.22 MPN/g TS NA
Trace metals and volatile organics can be detected in quantities less that 1.0%, most less than 0.1%. These components and pathogenic agents are of a low quantity to allow this product to meet US EPA 40CFR Part 503 Class A Exceptional Quality biosolid requirements.
What does the 6-2-0 on the bag mean? The 6-2-0 guarantees that Milorganite contains at least 6% Nitrogen, 2% Phosphorous and 0% Potassium by weight.
Can I use Milorganite for my vegetable garden? Yes. Milorganite is an excellent and safe fertilizer for all plants that grow outdoors, including vegetables and other edible crops. Milorganite is practically goof-proof since it won't burn plants-even if it is over applied.
What if my pet eats Milorganite? If your pet does eat Milorganite, you can rest assured that Milorganite meets the strictest health and safety regulations imposed on any fertilizer product and won't seriously harm the animal. We do recommend, however, that you store unused Milorganite away from children and pets as it may give them an upset stomach if it is ingested.
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ChefMushroom
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Re: Experts - possible poo substitute? [Re: ChefMushroom]
#5412937 - 03/17/06 02:00 PM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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Let Them Eat Sludge Topics: sludge
by John C. Stauber and Sheldon Rampton
If the "Water Environment Federation" has its way, you'll be routinely eating fruits and vegetables fertilized with sewage sludge containing heavy metals, dangerous viruses, dioxins, PCBs, pesticides and hundreds of other toxic chemicals.
The WEF, whose pleasant-sounding name conceals its true identity as the main lobby association for U.S. sewage treatment plants, is working closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to persuade farmers and food processors that sewage sludge is a "beneficial fertilizer."
In the United States, sewage plants produce over 10 million tons of sludge per year, creating a massive waste disposal problem. Spreading sludge on farm fields happens to be the cheapest disposal method available, and WEF and the EPA claim that it is also the most environmentally sound method--that it "recycles" sewage waste by converting it into a valuable resource.
As part of this effort to sell sludge to the public, WEF has even coined a new name for the stuff. "It's not toxic, and we're launching a campaign to get people to stop calling it sludge. We call it 'biosolids,' " says WEF Director of Information Nancy Blatt.
One measure of the success of the WEF's PR campaign is that major food companies and associations are reversing their long-standing opposition to sewage sludge. Until recently, the National Food Processors Association--the main trade/lobby group representing the food industry, with members such as Del Monte, Heinz and Nestl?--strongly opposed accepting and selling sludge-grown fruits and vegetables.
Article was found here: http://www.prwatch.org/prwissues/1995Q3/sludge.html
Hmm after reading this article, maybe it is not such a great idea... but if farmers are using it in their fields won't the same stuff have "gone thru" their animals too (to their poo?)
Edit: Now that I think about it more... it is going thru to our grains too?? Eeek!
Edited by ChefMushroom (03/17/06 02:05 PM)
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Re: Experts - possible poo substitute? [Re: ChefMushroom]
#5415255 - 03/18/06 07:09 AM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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Well I was reading more and found out that this stuff is Kiln Dried: "The filter cake is mixed with already dried product and fed into large rotary kiln dryers. The material tumbles for 40 minutes at temperatures of 840? F. to 1,200? F. The extreme temperature kills all pathogens"
That should kill off any bad stuff and with being 6% nitrogen I would think this would be great? The only other reason I am asking is because after using it on my lawn I noticed a HUGE increase in not only the numbers but the size of mushrooms growing in my lawn.
To mods: maybe this thread should be moved to the advanced / experimental section?
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Re: Experts - possible poo substitute? [Re: ChefMushroom]
#5415337 - 03/18/06 08:13 AM (17 years, 10 months ago) |
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Nope,
It is not good stuff for this hobby.
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