The poisonous properties of vitriol-peats may be effectually corrected by composting with lime, or wood-ashes.
"Peat and its Uses as Fertilizer and Fuel"
Samuel William Johnson
He says:- "The composting of muck and peat, with our stable and barn-yard manures, is surely destined to become one of the most important items in farm management throughout all the older States at least.
"Peat and its Uses as Fertilizer and Fuel"
Samuel William Johnson
First of all, the composting of peat with animal manures deserves attention.
"Peat and its Uses as Fertilizer and Fuel"
Samuel William Johnson