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Performance of Turkey litter compost as a slow-release fertilizer in containerized plant production
Author(s): H. T. Kraus and S. L. Warren
Month: Feb
Year: 2000
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 35
Issue: 1
Pages: 19-21
Article Topic(s): Fertilizer, Nutrients, Propagation
Location: Southeastern United States
Species Referenced: Rudbeckia fulgida (Orange coneflower),
Abstract
Evaluates using compost from turkey litter as a substitute for fertilizer in the nursery production of Rudbeckia fulgida. Turkey litter compost may be useful as a Phosphorous source that could potentially replace dolomite limestone and micronutrients in container-grown plant production.Suggested Citation
H. T. Kraus and S. L. Warren. "Performance of Turkey litter compost as a slow-release fertilizer in containerized plant production." Hortscience 35.1 (2000): 19-21.Go back