[Syrupmakers] Question for sorghum growers

[Ken Christison]

I don't remember exactly how long before planting, but it was in the 
winter time.  Probably two or three months.

Ken



On 8/25/2016 3:21 PM, tenacity at fidnet.com wrote:
>
> Ken, did you put the manure in at planting, or did you side dress 
> after it was already up and growing?
>
> Gail
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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 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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