Another issue, if I may point out. Herbicides (GRAZON for example) used in industrial agriculture for production of grass family crops i.e. Hay, straw, wheat, corn etc. Can take up to 3-4 years to fully breakdown. They pass directly through grazing animals so manures destroy soils of Gardners who incorporat scraps or manures from these crops.
GRAZON, 2,4-D and others are extremely effective at damaging/killing all broad leaf crops and will complete destroy vegitable garden soil for up to 3 years before usable again.
Affected crops:
"Beans; Carrots; Compositae family; Cotton; Dahlias; Eggplant; Flowers, in general; Grapes; Legumes; Lettuce; Marigolds; Mushrooms; Peas; Peppers; Potatoes; Roses, some types; Spinach; Sugar beets; Strawberries; Sunflowers; Tobacco; Tomatoes; Umbelliferae family; Vegetables, in general."
I'm lucky I have manure sources but have to check all manures before they touch the soil. Also and unfortunately, hot composting only exacerbates the situation: The organic material breaks down and decreases by volume only to increase herbicide concentration. Very unfortunate situation.
You can see for yourself if you'd like. Here's some videos describing what happens.
This poor lady is completely distraught. So much labor and time put into the garden and these herbicides ruined her soil. For years possibly. Very sad situation....
EDIT: Heck I didn't notice this thread was so long. this may have already been covered
GRAZON, 2,4-D and others are extremely effective at damaging/killing all broad leaf crops and will complete destroy vegitable garden soil for up to 3 years before usable again.
Affected crops:
"Beans; Carrots; Compositae family; Cotton; Dahlias; Eggplant; Flowers, in general; Grapes; Legumes; Lettuce; Marigolds; Mushrooms; Peas; Peppers; Potatoes; Roses, some types; Spinach; Sugar beets; Strawberries; Sunflowers; Tobacco; Tomatoes; Umbelliferae family; Vegetables, in general."
I'm lucky I have manure sources but have to check all manures before they touch the soil. Also and unfortunately, hot composting only exacerbates the situation: The organic material breaks down and decreases by volume only to increase herbicide concentration. Very unfortunate situation.
You can see for yourself if you'd like. Here's some videos describing what happens.
This poor lady is completely distraught. So much labor and time put into the garden and these herbicides ruined her soil. For years possibly. Very sad situation....
EDIT: Heck I didn't notice this thread was so long. this may have already been covered