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Forum: Strawbale GardeningReplies: 52, Views: 845
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2ndChance
Tempe, AZ
(Zone 9b)

December 09, 2008
06:42 PM

Post #5875791

I'm giving up on the "natural" method of time and water. I see no meaningful change in my straw bale after 4 months. I'm off to buy the ammonium sulphate. Do you think I should also remove the top cord? My bale is so very, very tight! What about adding earthworms and/or manure after the AS?

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