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lizh N.C. Mts., NC(Zone 6b) May 06, 2007

Hope some one can tell me if this is good for flowers & vegetables.

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Len123 Adrian, MO(Zone 6a) May 06, 2007

i think its just organic nitrogen.

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ardesia Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) May 07, 2007

As Len mentioned, it is an excellent source of nitrogen. It also has some type of ability to acidify the soil so it is generally used on plants like azaleas and other acid lovers.

Cotton seed hulls are said to be good for making compost or mulch.

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lizh N.C. Mts., NC(Zone 6b) May 07, 2007

Thanks to you both. so I guess I shouldn't use too much on anything.
I have used alfalfa on all my plants for several years. I mix 1 big hand full in a 5 gallon bucket of water. Let it sit overnight. The plants seem to love that. smells bad but works.
The guy was out of alfalfa and said the cottonseed meal would be good too. Now I really don't know what to do with it.

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Len123 Adrian, MO(Zone 6a) May 07, 2007

use it all, it's organic and won't burn your plants, and since nitrogen is the most depleted nutrient, it will give your plants what they need for good foilage.

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ardesia Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a) May 07, 2007

Just be cautious around your summer flowering plants. A little will go a long way there because nitrogen will push green growth at the expense of flowers.

If you have rhodies or azaleas or other plants that are all green in the summer dish it out.

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lizh N.C. Mts., NC(Zone 6b) May 07, 2007

Well good. I'll use it. Thanks.

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