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mr kitchoff in the manchester evening news informs me i need nitrogen in my composter ,but he doesn't tell me how to obtain it, in what form can i obtain nitrogen obviously science was not my best subject at school.

By 1952jan on 05 September 09 in Growing | Report misuse

Hi,
If you have the urge, have a whiz on the compost. It really is amazing and an old gardener once told me that it can keep the pests away!
You can buy activators but Comfrey and Nettles (both rotted down in water) will not only make great liquid feeds, but will make great activators.

Just pick the nettles (or Comfrey) put them in a container well away from the house because they stink to high heaven and after the smell has begun to go, strain of the liquid into WELL Labelled, secure container and dilute to the colour of straw or weak tea every time you feed. Water on plants as you would any liquid fertiliser or spray on the leaves as a liquid, fast acting feed.

Best,

George

By mud pies on 13 November 09 | Report misuse
wee (or any herbivore's droppings) and grass clippings

By fenellaj on 22 October 09 | Report misuse
Also try comfrey and clover both excellent 'nitrogen fixers'

By sanchu fish on 02 October 09 | Report misuse
You can use Green compost, such as beans - these are excellent for Nitrogen.

By crazybiker on 13 September 09 | Report misuse