[Syrupmakers] Question for sorghum growers

[David Lewis]

Manure, has lots of nitrogen in it, maybe the salty taste and syrup with crystals

David L. Lewis
ExpressJet Airlines
Q. C. Receiving
Shreveport, LA.
318-682-2000 x 65028

From: Syrupmakers [mailto:syrupmakers-bounces at syrupmakers.net] On Behalf Of Ken Christison
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 12:22 PM
To: A list for sorghum and cane syrupmakers
Subject: Re: [Syrupmakers] Question for sorghum growers

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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