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bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Hi
I noticed that Tractor supply is selling crushed oyster shells as a chicken food additive. Will these prove the chitosin ( hope I spelled it right) to encourage soil mycro- etc. growth?

3/30/2009 11:26:13 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

PS- what about beet pulp with molasses?

3/30/2009 11:45:05 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

oyster shells are high in calcium, but they will raise your Ph really high. Don't use them. I learned the hard way

3/30/2009 12:20:01 PM

Taylorsville, California

In acidic soil using a moderate amount of oyster shell meal has worked for me. I've used them in my garden for over 8 years and never had a problem.In that time my pH has gone from 6.3 to 6.7,, They will slowly raise your pH for a couple years so be careful of adding too many.

3/30/2009 3:28:54 PM