I am a retired fisherman and live on the coast. Four years ago I filled a 50 gallon plastic barrel with in-blown wrack and a couple of weeks later it was about 1/3 full so I stuffed it full again. Two weeks later I stuffed it full again and put a loose lid on it to keep the rain out and the stench in. I later added about 3 stones of fresh herrings and a basket of apples which were not keeping well. After that I added a basket-full of dead sycamore leaves which had gathered in a corner. Over the next two years I added small quantities of various stuff which I imagined would contribute. When The fish went in the flies laid eggs and the surface was a moving mass of maggots so I clamped the lid tight for a few weeks and prevented nature taking its course and swarming us with blue-bottles. At one stage it seemed to be stopped digesting and on informed advice I added about 2 litres of urine and it seemed to restart it but of course I am not quite sure if it had stopped digesting. It has a terrible smell but there is very positive news from the several friends to whom I asked to try it
Australia has a serious problem with introduced carp in the inland waterways and one of the ways they are trying to solve this is to harvest the carp for organic fertilizer, pretty much a win win situation. Unfortunately its not cheap to buy so no one is really encouraging its use but it is really good fertilizer.
Thanks for sharing Jess. As I said to Tim, it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering.
Thanks for sharing Jess. As I said to Tim, it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering.
Often times the easy way is the best way but people always like to make things complicated. Take the fish scraps, dump it in the ground, plant whatever plant over it, cover it and voila, you have the best fertilizer saving you lots of money and effort. People just love to make things complicated and scientific adding a bunch of ingredients that doesn't need to be there in the first place thereby charging you an arm and a leg. Go old school.
I have to agree. When I was a kid we'd catch fish and clean them at home. Anything we didn't eat went in the garden. Roses loved it. When the Indians taught the Pilgrims to grow corn they dropped a fish in the ground and planted on top of it.
The easiest way to fertilize your plants and make them super healthy is to get some dried seaweed from your store which is super cheap and easy, then chop up the seaweed into small pieces and put it in a large bottled water. Let the seaweed stay in the water for at least a week or two, then use that mixture with regular water to feed the plants. after some time the seaweed will rest on the bottom and you can use the liquid, when liquid gets low just add more water to the seaweed.Try it, goodluck
What about jelly fish for fertilizers?., They contain phosphorus, they are gelatinous which might be good for retaining water in the soil, i wonder if they would make a good fertilizer?
So what brand of Fish food do you use for gardens? Thanks for explaining the difference with the different fish emulsions and fish hydrosolate.. I'm a beginner.. can you recommend a brand??
Thanks Phil, concise, helpful guidance and especially useful on how to prepare the emulsion. Although you mentioned that you prefer the minerals available from sea fish, I wonder if the ecological advantages of using Mississippi-basin Asian carp makes it worth exploring? We also have a phosphorus runoff problem so it seems like the fish might have plenty of both N & P. Any suggestions on how to test the levels?
Sorry for not getting back to you Tim. I think it would be a great solution, and it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering. I'm not sure where you would get it tested, but some kind of lab would certainly do it.
Sorry for not getting back to you Tim. I think it would be a great solution, and it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering. I'm not sure where you would get it tested, but some kind of lab would certainly do it.
The fish I now use ( www.smilinggardener.com/sale/liquid-fish-fertilizer ) comes from the Atlantic, but so far, despite some myths circling out there, it seems that radiation in the Pacific close to the U.S. is still very low after the nuclear disaster. That being said, the ocean is getting more and more polluted, and I too am concerned about it, especially when it comes to people eating fish directly.
you talked for 5 minutes and said NOTHING that most didn't already know...what are you using now and how/why is it as good or better than fish? Give us your observations and results.
Your information is not totally accurate but there are many of us growing with aquaponics. I plan on making a fish emulsion when I have a fish fry from my system. Many are doing the same. You need to look at people like me and myna many others in the aquaponics community. We grow fish sustainably.
Yes, aquaponics can be sustainable, and you can make your own fertilizer from that, but I'm talking about fish fertilizer products that are for sale. Those usually aren't sustainable, but the one I use now is pretty good.
Most fish emulsion is use of waste produces from the fish. When a fish I filleted the waste is used for emulsion and many "junk" fish are used for that as well. It would be smart for someone to start fishing the Asian carp in the Mississippi and Great Lakes. Use that for emulsion or other fertilizers. My point is many of these people who claim we have over fished are using junk science for political purposes. There are many good reputable researchers that say there are much more fish than these political activist claim. Beware of the activist scientist. They start with a conclusion and use only what helps that conclusion and ignore anything that hurts the theory. Too many have turned to computer models because they are easy to manipulate for the desired result.
like vaccines, pharma, global warming and chemtrails- not to mention the mena coke industry owned by a couple of former potus!~ and the tlamud- most excellent- sick phucks!
carp is an invasive species and wasted resource in America, here in Australia there is an industry chomping up invasive carp and turning it into fertilizer.
WHEN MY DAD TOOK THE FAMILY FISHIN ON HIS BOAT IN THE 70's MY BROTHER TOOK THE FISH WASTE AFTER FILLETIN THEM AND BURY THEM IN THE SOIL IN MOM's FLOWER AND SHRUBERY GARDEN AND THEY GREW HEALTHY NO CHEMICALS !
***** It is a bottom feeder that eats just about everything a wide diet from plants to fish so ide say a carp has more nutrients a plant needs say over a blue gill or bass.And carp are abundant grow fast and are easy to catch most times.
Great info. The most thorough explanation I’ve heard on fish fertilizer thus far.
I am a retired fisherman and live on the coast. Four years ago I filled a 50 gallon plastic barrel with in-blown wrack and a couple of weeks later it was about 1/3 full so I stuffed it full again. Two weeks later I stuffed it full again and put a loose lid on it to keep the rain out and the stench in. I later added about 3 stones of fresh herrings and a basket of apples which were not keeping well. After that I added a basket-full of dead sycamore leaves which had gathered in a corner. Over the next two years I added small quantities of various stuff which I imagined would contribute. When The fish went in the flies laid eggs and the surface was a moving mass of maggots so I clamped the lid tight for a few weeks and prevented nature taking its course and swarming us with blue-bottles. At one stage it seemed to be stopped digesting and on informed advice I added about 2 litres of urine and it seemed to restart it but of course I am not quite sure if it had stopped digesting. It has a terrible smell but there is very positive news from the several friends to whom I asked to try it
Australia has a serious problem with introduced carp in the inland waterways and one of the ways they are trying to solve this is to harvest the carp for organic fertilizer, pretty much a win win situation. Unfortunately its not cheap to buy so no one is really encouraging its use but it is really good fertilizer.
Thanks for sharing Jess. As I said to Tim, it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering.
Thanks for sharing Jess. As I said to Tim, it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering.
“90% of the big fish in the ocean are gone” come on man nobody could know that. It’s literally impossible
Often times the easy way is the best way but people always like to make things complicated. Take the fish scraps, dump it in the ground, plant whatever plant over it, cover it and voila, you have the best fertilizer saving you lots of money and effort. People just love to make things complicated and scientific adding a bunch of ingredients that doesn't need to be there in the first place thereby charging you an arm and a leg. Go old school.
I live by the ocean and was thinking of covering my beds in seaweed over the winter. Than tilling it into the soil in the spring, Good idea or not.
Great idea great idea.
Make sure you wash the salt off the seaweed before you do that...I know a bit late
I have to agree. When I was a kid we'd catch fish and clean them at home. Anything we didn't eat went in the garden. Roses loved it.
When the Indians taught the Pilgrims to grow corn they dropped a fish in the ground and planted on top of it.
I'm using nettle fertilizer over here in place of fish fertilizer. Do you have any idea how the two compare? Thanks!
What do you use instead of the fish fertilizer?
The easiest way to fertilize your plants and make them super healthy is to get some dried seaweed from your store which is super cheap and easy, then chop up the seaweed into small pieces and put it in a large bottled water. Let the seaweed stay in the water for at least a week or two, then use that mixture with regular water to feed the plants. after some time the seaweed will rest on the bottom and you can use the liquid, when liquid gets low just add more water to the seaweed.Try it, goodluck
That's a great idea, thank you!!
What about jelly fish for fertilizers?., They contain phosphorus, they are gelatinous which might be good for retaining water in the soil, i wonder if they would make a good fertilizer?
i wouldn't have thought you would use fish since your vegan. i don't use any animal products in my garden and it grows really well.
Thanks for your feedback johndoe
If Tom Cruise and Owen Wilson..
😂😂true that
It would have been nice if you showed something to prove your point.
J Garn
What is the resultant pH of the soil after long term use of Fish fertiliser
Is it useful for turmeric farm
There is a lot more organic options liquid humus is high in phosphorus as well as other macro nutrients as well as some micro nutrients
So what brand of Fish food do you use for gardens? Thanks for explaining the difference with the different fish emulsions and fish hydrosolate.. I'm a beginner.. can you recommend a brand??
Thanks Phil, concise, helpful guidance and especially useful on how to prepare the emulsion. Although you mentioned that you prefer the minerals available from sea fish, I wonder if the ecological advantages of using Mississippi-basin Asian carp makes it worth exploring? We also have a phosphorus runoff problem so it seems like the fish might have plenty of both N & P. Any suggestions on how to test the levels?
Sorry for not getting back to you Tim. I think it would be a great solution, and it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering. I'm not sure where you would get it tested, but some kind of lab would certainly do it.
Sorry for not getting back to you Tim. I think it would be a great solution, and it would definitely have a reasonable N and P content. It wouldn't be near as good of a micronutrient fertilizer as an ocean fish fertilizer would be, but when sustainability comes into play, it's worth considering. I'm not sure where you would get it tested, but some kind of lab would certainly do it.
I read that phosphorous has a negative effect on mycorrhizal fungus, is this true?
Enjoy your videos. Thank you
Would concerns for radioactive isotopes from ocean fish fertilizer be a legitimate concern?
The fish I now use ( www.smilinggardener.com/sale/liquid-fish-fertilizer ) comes from the Atlantic, but so far, despite some myths circling out there, it seems that radiation in the Pacific close to the U.S. is still very low after the nuclear disaster. That being said, the ocean is getting more and more polluted, and I too am concerned about it, especially when it comes to people eating fish directly.
you talked for 5 minutes and said NOTHING that most didn't already know...what are you using now and how/why is it as good or better than fish? Give us your observations and results.
How can I buy for Viet Nam farmer?
Your information is not totally accurate but there are many of us growing with aquaponics. I plan on making a fish emulsion when I have a fish fry from my system. Many are doing the same. You need to look at people like me and myna many others in the aquaponics community. We grow fish sustainably.
Yes, aquaponics can be sustainable, and you can make your own fertilizer from that, but I'm talking about fish fertilizer products that are for sale. Those usually aren't sustainable, but the one I use now is pretty good.
Most fish emulsion is use of waste produces from the fish. When a fish I filleted the waste is used for emulsion and many "junk" fish are used for that as well. It would be smart for someone to start fishing the Asian carp in the Mississippi and Great Lakes. Use that for emulsion or other fertilizers.
My point is many of these people who claim we have over fished are using junk science for political purposes. There are many good reputable researchers that say there are much more fish than these political activist claim. Beware of the activist scientist. They start with a conclusion and use only what helps that conclusion and ignore anything that hurts the theory. Too many have turned to computer models because they are easy to manipulate for the desired result.
like vaccines, pharma, global warming and chemtrails- not to mention the mena coke industry owned by a couple of former potus!~ and the tlamud- most excellent- sick phucks!
Oh, now I get it.All of your YT programs are commercials.
carp is an invasive species and wasted resource in America, here in Australia there is an industry chomping up invasive carp and turning it into fertilizer.
WHEN MY DAD TOOK THE FAMILY FISHIN ON HIS BOAT IN THE 70's MY BROTHER TOOK THE FISH WASTE AFTER FILLETIN THEM AND BURY THEM IN THE SOIL IN MOM's FLOWER AND SHRUBERY GARDEN AND THEY GREW HEALTHY
NO CHEMICALS !
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I think that this would be a much more useful video if you actually showed people how to make the liquid fish fertilizer.
Old post I know, but you buy fish fertilizer in the store.
Fish ok for potatoes?
i suspect i can do this with my freshwater carp ?
Absolutely. Doesn't have the same nutrition as ocean fish, but useful nonetheless.
***** It is a bottom feeder that eats just about everything a wide diet from plants to fish so ide say a carp has more nutrients a plant needs say over a blue gill or bass.And carp are abundant grow fast and are easy to catch most times.
70 billion people? Chill out there
Indians used to just bury whole fish.
I am gonna try that.
I don't understand this. Too much talk, not enough action
Yes, this is the modern era. Need more random quick cuts like commercials on TV. My attention span is precisely 4 seconds. LOL
its 7billion population, not 70billion :)
He said 7 billion...
watch 4:00
That person is ready to anchor on CNN!
the lady in the background. lol
Don't forget to rinse out the salt content. I used seaweed and killed my plants.
2 MUCH YADA YADA! GET TO THE POINT!