[Syrupmakers] Question for sorghum growers

[tenacity at fidnet.com]

Ken, did you put the manure in at planting, or did you side dress after it was already up and growing?
 
Gail
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From: "Ken Christison" <christison at coastalnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 12:21pm
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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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