KICKABREW GROW JUICE
This mixture contains fish emulsion, kelp, cow manure and water. It replaces minerals in the soil.
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[1] and [2] To mix up a batch of kickabrew, combine 1 part fish emulsion, 2 parts kelp, 10 parts dried cow manure, and 50 parts water. [3] Pour half the measure over the leaves of your plants, spread the rest at the bases of their stems ... and then watch your greenery grow!
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Although you probably already "feed" your garden with
applications of organic fertilizers, dry weather and heavy
demands for minerals can still retard plant production
about halfway to the harvest. In addition, a catalyst may
sometimes be needed before your vegetables and flowers can
even "get at'' much of the food that's already locked into
the soil.
"Kickabrew" is a homemade mixture that can take care of
these problems. And—like the original "kickapoo"
concoction of the comic strip—this growth stimulator
can give your garden a powerful boost!
Since much of our soil has lost its nutrients to the
oceans, it's only logical that we turn to the sea to
reclaim some of those same elements. That's what kickabrew
does: The formula-which can be made in any amount
desired—is 1 part fish emulsion, 2 parts kelp
(dehydrated, powdered seaweed ), 10 parts dried cow manure,
and 50 parts water. (If you use wet manure ... increase its
quantity by onethird.)
To mix this preparation, use a container with some kind of
cover (to keep out flies and prevent the escape of annoying
odors). Then, let the brew stand for a day or so, stirring
it occasionally to blend the ingredients.
Corn, tomatoes, squash, melons, pe pers—and most of
your flowers and shrubs—will respond favorably to a
pint of the powerful potion. Just pour half of the measure
over the leaves (where the plant will take in some of the
food immediately) and pour the other half at the base. (Be
sure the application is followed by a heavy watering or
summer shower to transport these natural nutrients to the
roots.)
