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DIY fish emulsion / fertilizer production for dummies
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Author:  blind freddie [ Mar 16th, '13, 18:33 ]
Post subject:  DIY fish emulsion / fertilizer production for dummies
Im very keen to look into ways of turning our fish frames, offal and other scraps into fertilzer to use on our gardens and wicking beds. :think:

I think this would integrate well with our AP and other acociated growing systems.

I've had a quick search for items on the topic but found nothing, any one have experience in this or know where I should be looking. :?:
Author:  Charlie [ Mar 16th, '13, 20:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY fish emulsion / fertilizer production for dummies
I dont know much about this stuff but I bury all my fish entrails and frames straight into the vege garden. Usually the worms take care of it all and there has never been any hint of a smell. Maybe its more beneficial to make an emulsion :dontknow:
Author:  mattyoga [ Mar 16th, '13, 23:31 ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY fish emulsion / fertilizer production for dummies
I bury mine in the compost heap so the dog can't dig them up. Never tried making an emulsion - have minced them before for burley.

One past issue of BYAP mag had a guy mixing fish offal etc with shredded paper and feeding it to his worms.

Can't help with the emulsion though - not sure how you'd stabilize it?
Author:  Ronmaggi [ Mar 17th, '13, 01:30 ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY fish emulsion / fertilizer production for dummies
I am thinking compost tea made from composted fish scraps would be quite beneficial.
Author:  blind freddie [ Mar 17th, '13, 19:42 ]
Post subject:  Re: DIY fish emulsion / fertilizer production for dummies
Thanks guys, I'll go and dig around for a while and see what I can find. I'm thinking along the lines of a 200l blue drum system of some sort.

I have spare aerators and an old blender that might come in handy. :think:

I get the feeling it would be a very smelly process, luckily we have a big back yard and no neighbours on two sides :shifty:

I have always burried my fish frames in the back yard around out tress or plants. Its hard to tell though what difference it makes if any.

I just want to get the most out of the resorces at hand. And add another level to our vertically integrated garden systems :thumbright:
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