[Syrupmakers] Question for sorghum growers

[Scott]

Any manures used should be cured at least 3 months to be used organically.

Scott

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On Aug 25, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Ken Christison <christison at coastalnet.com<mailto:christison at coastalnet.com>> wrote:

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<mailto: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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