tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post5609801811344851211..comments2023-09-08T05:48:06.563-07:00Comments on Fix Something Today: Review of Master Nursery Bumper Crop - worse than poopErin and Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-84313595830297368882014-07-22T07:45:25.257-07:002014-07-22T07:45:25.257-07:00Thanks...Thanks...aljiehttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-30662396250605933012014-05-08T12:38:35.616-07:002014-05-08T12:38:35.616-07:00I bought two bags of Bumper Crop and was about to ...I bought two bags of Bumper Crop and was about to use it, but review has made me think twice about that. I usually add compost and composted manure to my soil and have had great results with that, but this year I did not have enough of either, and decided to pick up a few bags of BC at a local nursery. I'm surprised more testing results haven't been published on the Web. Most reviews consist of unsupported statements, saying how great the stuff is, so thanks for some real data. I've seen the kind of junk you described in commercial compost from a local supplier here on the Central Coast (CA) and that did not sit well with me. I hear your concerns. I don't think the test results are particularly horrible, but may have missed something. Read soil "uncontaminated" by lead means less than 50 ppm, your results show 27 ppm though the national average appears to be 10 ppm. As far as nitrogen is concerned, N2 becomes available to plants as NO3 or NH4 (nitrate of ammonium), so there may actually be plenty of nitrogen in the Bumper Crop, just present as NH4. Thanks for the review, I still think your decision to stick with good old fashioned compost is a good one. -JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-64990577449618867462014-05-03T03:03:14.178-07:002014-05-03T03:03:14.178-07:00I am using this product for the first time to try ...I am using this product for the first time to try and help out my swamp like soil that is riddled with clay, they are in pots now waiting for the weather to break because nights are still in low 40's. There was nothing but the best in my bags, it felt like the richest soil i've ever felt. It was three times heavier (moisture REALLY holds in this soil) than the local nursery's master mix which was mainly peat moss, composted conifer bark, and perlite; it says it came with a wetting agent and initial ferts but I just assume that is the pearlite and the peat moss. After wetting it down I realized this soil is so heavy and even though it says it has good drainage it DOES NOT for potted plants at least, If it's tilled into your garden it will be way lighter assuming you have some decent soil that will allow the drainage. I mixed 40-40-20: Bumper Crop, Master Mix, and Perlite in ~5 gallon potters. May seem like a lot of perlite but trust me you want it. Happy gardening ya'll. I would recommend this soil and none of the statements in this review were true for me. Did NOT get a soil test but there was no need in my eyes. Will give update if my Jewish Tomatoes have any problems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004199183208780512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-31222589737125419312014-05-01T18:05:20.871-07:002014-05-01T18:05:20.871-07:00I never had that problem with bumper crop and love...I never had that problem with bumper crop and love the product!! I put some in all my potted plants and in the hole of the ground planted ones and they<br />turn out wonderful. My neighbors all comment on my yard! Can't imagine that above problem ~ never saw anything like that in my bumper crop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-65707874210521769632014-04-24T19:38:46.684-07:002014-04-24T19:38:46.684-07:00Sounds like Janesville , WI landfill dirt....wires...Sounds like Janesville , WI landfill dirt....wires , plactic chunks.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-86297071336567956602013-08-09T23:20:31.552-07:002013-08-09T23:20:31.552-07:00Hello,
Did you ever hear from Master Nursery abou...Hello,<br /><br />Did you ever hear from Master Nursery about your findings with Bumper Crop? Did you hear anything back from anyone at the Coast of Maine? If you could let us know what, if anything, was their response. Did you send your test results to them directly? I appreciate any more info you might be able to offer. They seem so highly recommended. Thank you for your help! Jim Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245210922199159711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-34484818260257782452012-09-27T22:24:10.750-07:002012-09-27T22:24:10.750-07:00You're very welcome ngcw! I'm glad my stor...You're very welcome ngcw! I'm glad my story was able to help you. Good luck with your garden and I hope you are able to find a good compost/soil product in your region!Erin and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-36309972494056520372012-08-17T17:13:05.985-07:002012-08-17T17:13:05.985-07:00Thank you so much for this article. I was thinkin...Thank you so much for this article. I was thinking of buying this product and yours it the only review I could find. It seems you have done your homework and I will not purchase this product or any other product from this company.<br /><br />Thank you.ngcwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550926991064046303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-88692317310596476152010-12-22T16:37:18.873-08:002010-12-22T16:37:18.873-08:00Congrats on building your bin! Can't wait to s...Congrats on building your bin! Can't wait to see the pics!Yoonjo Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-62778150681027298392010-12-22T09:32:52.006-08:002010-12-22T09:32:52.006-08:00Oh, and Yoonjo, I totally built a worm bin yesterd...Oh, and Yoonjo, I totally built a worm bin yesterday! It was really easy just like you said. I'll post a picture soon...Erin and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-5053816959445900272010-12-22T09:25:00.313-08:002010-12-22T09:25:00.313-08:00Thanks Kiernan!! Kittens are definitely super cute...Thanks Kiernan!! Kittens are definitely super cute, and we must get the word out. I totally will add the guerilla gardening websites. I can't believe I forgot to add them already! I've been meaning to pass on their seed bomb recipe to a couple of people who've been looking to spruce up some medians...Erin and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-1219770200277543772010-12-20T22:09:52.845-08:002010-12-20T22:09:52.845-08:00I heart erin and jen. i'm both embarrassed (i...I heart erin and jen. i'm both embarrassed (in this techno age) and proud to admit that Fix Something Today is the only blog i read and LOVE EVERY POST! Now I know for sure to never eat anything grown by disney and that kittens are super cute. But this review is a particular favorite. My one suggestion would be to add to your favorites the Guerilla Gardening websites. One is the original from london: guerillagardening.org and your local, and very active, troop laguerillagardening.org xo KEGKiernan Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-27299904102013258082010-12-20T18:48:28.158-08:002010-12-20T18:48:28.158-08:00Awesome!! Happy worm wrangling!Awesome!! Happy worm wrangling!Yoonjo Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-52166468132547825392010-12-19T18:48:26.059-08:002010-12-19T18:48:26.059-08:00Oh, and I added your link to our stuff we like sec...Oh, and I added your link to our stuff we like section. Thanks again for that! I'm going to go buy rubbermaid tubs asap!Erin and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-60238323901360851832010-12-19T18:16:47.551-08:002010-12-19T18:16:47.551-08:00I love that you washed your worms!!! Well I'm ...I love that you washed your worms!!! Well I'm definitely going to take that into account. I'll have to see if I have a good spot for a bin inside. Otherwise, I'll just have to accept that the worms may end up having roommates outdoors...Erin and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-71881165019948903832010-12-19T06:03:51.051-08:002010-12-19T06:03:51.051-08:00Part of the reason I kept my worms indoors was to ...Part of the reason I kept my worms indoors was to control any infestations. The worms that I bought were raised outdoors and had all sorts of critters mixed in. Most of the critters were harmless to the worms and after about 6 months most died. After my first casting harvest I actually washed all of my worms! Yeah, a little obsessive but it's kept out the critters since then. If you're worried about ants and centipedes getting into your bins, you may want to keep them indoors. <br />2000, I know. Wasn't actually expecting that to happen. I originally separated the worms because someone I knew wanted to raise worms too but then bailed on me. I suppose I could've put them back in the original bin but I was curious about how fast they would breed. Well... didn't take long! Hit me up anytime!Yoonjo Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-3168763428865657352010-12-18T16:28:09.081-08:002010-12-18T16:28:09.081-08:00That's a great website, thanks! I should build...That's a great website, thanks! I should build one for sure. It would be so nice to have the bin going when spring rolls around. I'm definitely worried about infestations. It's a main reason I want to keep the worms outside. I've heard horror stories about ants getting in the bins too. I'll definitely hit you up for tips, and i bet Erin will too. Thanks again Yoonjo! (Oh, and 2000 worms? Holy cow!)Erin and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-54850125417390986412010-12-18T14:16:36.139-08:002010-12-18T14:16:36.139-08:00Here's the website that I used to make my bins...Here's the website that I used to make my bins: http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/easywormbin.htm<br /><br />I've also heard that the castings are great for repelling bad bugs and it's also great for dissolving in your water to water your plants (worm tea!). Happy gardening guys! I wish I was back in Cali gardening year round, too!Yoonjo Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-50942480442728942692010-12-18T13:36:09.611-08:002010-12-18T13:36:09.611-08:00I just use two Rubbermaid bins with lids, size 33....I just use two Rubbermaid bins with lids, size 33.9 X 15.9 X 8.7 inches and drilled 1/4 size holes in the bottom of the bins and 1/16th inch holes along the sides and lids.I found a website that shows you how to make your own bins. I'll look for the site and pass it along to you. It cost me about $15 to make the bins!! I've been raising worms for 2 1/2 years now. I started with approximately 60 to 100 worms that I purchased locally and bred them. So now I have approximately 2000 worms give or take. If you and Erin do decide to start worm bins, let me know if you need any tips. I've gone through the gamut of problems that can occur with bins including a fungus gnat infestation!Yoonjo Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-67455178747912185462010-12-18T13:24:46.937-08:002010-12-18T13:24:46.937-08:00Ooh! That's really quick compost! I'd been...Ooh! That's really quick compost! I'd been doing the regular cold compost bin because I have too much yard waste. I've been thinking of also keeping an additional bin for worms outside. (Especially since I've been reading more about how worm castings as fertilizer help repel bad bugs from plants.) I know Erin's been thinking of starting a worm bin ever since she went to that composting workshop. She's looking into stacking canister bins. But I'll probably be cheap and just convert a Rubbermaid bin. What kind of bin do you have?Erin and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856608432575537380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-472644581593463198.post-74176505533910303402010-12-18T10:13:56.939-08:002010-12-18T10:13:56.939-08:00Have you ever thought about composting with worms?...Have you ever thought about composting with worms? You don't need a lot of space just rubbermaid bins. You can compost indoors or outdoors and it's completely controlled and there's no turning the compost since the worms do all of the work. Of course, I'm a little biased about composting with worms. I love my worms and I've been composting indoors. My worms produce rich compost every 4 to 5 months. Now I just need a garden! <br /><br />YoonjoYoonjo Leenoreply@blogger.com