[Syrupmakers] Question for sorghum growers

[Ken Christison]

Gail, I used chicken litter one year and the cane grew beautifully, but 
the syrup picked up a slight salty taste which we
attributed to the fertilizer.  We didn't use it any more and I have no 
proof that was the cause, but we never had the
problem after that.

Ken in NC

On 8/25/2016 12:21 PM, tenacity at fidnet.com wrote:
>
> Hey all, I am curious if any of you who grow sorghum for syrup ever 
> side-dress their cane with manure (chicken or horse). I have never 
> done this and wondering if it will speed up growth and/or maturation, 
> as some of my crop seems to be lagging behind. We grow organically, 
> and so do not use commercial fertilizers. I'm in central Missouri and 
> am looking at a cooking date of Oct.1. Any insights appreciated!
>
> Gail in Missouri
>
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