Article: The basic NPK of Organic Fertilizers: Manures & E. coli

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Forum: Article: The basic NPK of Organic Fertilizers Replies: 1, Views: 37

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DannyJoe
Spartanburg, SC
(Zone 7b)
May 19, 2008
09:39 AM
Post #4973117
Thanks for the article.
Might be some safety issues concerning Manures & E. coli:
http://www.ota.com/organic/foodsafety/manure.html
http://www.ota.com/organic/foodsafety/ecoli.html
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=E. coli manure&btnG=Sea...
girlgroupgirl
Atlanta, GA
(Zone 8b)
May 19, 2008
10:08 PM
Post #4976440
Thanks for the links. You'll notice that I specify "composted" eg. like chicken manures. Composted and tested manures that are burned at a high rate "hot composted" such as those purchased in bags or containers are considered safe.

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