Skimate as garden fertilizer?

[wolfen281]

Any thoughts, experiences, or just random comments on using skimate for plants?

I'm thinking my banana trees would dig it.

 

[jcolliii]

Probably a lot of salt. Most plants don't like salt.

 

[Jeffcb]

Any thoughts, experiences, or just random comments on using skimate for plants?

I'm thinking my banana trees would dig it.

Ill be sticking with Scotts. Reef On!

 

[Karen00]

I have to agree about salt being a problem but maybe diluted with freshwater would work.

 

[jcolliii]

The salt will just build up in the soil as the water transpires/evaporates and possibly kill the plant.

 

[hart24601]

I agree with the salt issue. It’s a bad idea. I’m sure some have gotten away with it, but you’re going to probably do more harm then good.

 

[wolfen281]

Arghhh...totally forgot about the salt. Thanks everyone.

 

[SlugSnorter]

issue with salt. You could compost it though.

 

[wolfen281]

issue with salt. You could compost it though.

I do have a composter. But wouldn't the salt still be an issue?

 

[SlugSnorter]

I do have a composter. But wouldn't the salt still be an issue?

itll be more diluted among all the other food and liquids.

 

[bnord]

I do use chaeto as mulch for my house plants - the dead bristle worm probably act as fertilizer - smile