hooked.on.ponics
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Dog Poop: STUPID idea. Really dumb. It's a known fact that certain parasites in feces can transfer to plants and then be re-ingested by animals. I'm sure the heat of smoking would kill the parasites but would you intentionally smoke a parasite even if it was dead? It's like smoking dead bugs or something. Not smart.
There's a reason no one uses dog/cat poop to fertilize the garden. It can spread disease. Cows and horses don't carry parasites that are dangerous in this way, so their manure is safe.
Furthermore, cats and dogs are usually given medications to treat for lots of different issues that aren't good to put in your plants. In particular, de-worming medications can kill the soil-dwelling worms and beneficial insects.
Apple Juice: I wouldn't completely discount this, but rather ask the question "WHY?". Apple juice costs a lot compared to alternatives like molasses or manure, and is of questionable effectiveness. You'd be better off just using decomposed apples (fully decomposed, not just rotten). Drink the apple juice, that's the best application for it.
Molasses: In soil this is good. In hydroponics it's bad. In cookies it's best. I want cookies.
There's a reason no one uses dog/cat poop to fertilize the garden. It can spread disease. Cows and horses don't carry parasites that are dangerous in this way, so their manure is safe.
Furthermore, cats and dogs are usually given medications to treat for lots of different issues that aren't good to put in your plants. In particular, de-worming medications can kill the soil-dwelling worms and beneficial insects.
Apple Juice: I wouldn't completely discount this, but rather ask the question "WHY?". Apple juice costs a lot compared to alternatives like molasses or manure, and is of questionable effectiveness. You'd be better off just using decomposed apples (fully decomposed, not just rotten). Drink the apple juice, that's the best application for it.
Molasses: In soil this is good. In hydroponics it's bad. In cookies it's best. I want cookies.