Moringa is not hardy in the Mid-West -it needs cover in Atlanta, and mine froze and died in N. Florida, -- ... From: nova wright <hevnsent@...> ...
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Norris Thomlinson
norristh@...
Feb 7, 2011 6:56 pm
Hi Nova, I haven't kept rabbits, but my short list for fodder if we did keep them would include: Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) Alfalfa Comfrey Azolla sp ...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 6:56 pm
and this list http://www.fao.org/livestock/agap/frg/mulberry/Papers/papers.htm nova ... From: Nicollas To: pfaf@yahoogroups.com Cc: Farming Group Sent: Monday,...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 6:55 pm
looking for the pdf i found related http://www.fao.org/livestock/agap/frg/mulberry/Papers/PDF/Boschini.pdf and this ...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 6:55 pm
Oh Thanks Nicollas That looks very helpful too, i am looking for PDF form of this document. if i find it i will post it Thanks nova ... From: Nicollas To:...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 4:48 pm
I found this interesting article on the gliricidia as feed stuff for sheep ...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 4:48 pm
Yes indeed that is also in mind here as well Linda Runyans forage material is great doorway to all this study and doing ; ) It is such a liberating thing to...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 4:48 pm
Alfalfa is great feed in traditional fashion, (we use it in bale or pellet form here, depending on availability) our pastures are not well suited to it's...
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Nicollas
permactiviste
Feb 7, 2011 4:47 pm
Hi, Mulberry seems to be one of the most promising fodder tree : ...
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Elaine Sommers
elainesommers44
Feb 7, 2011 2:02 pm
I thought this looked interesting for anyone who has animals that would benefit from a new source of fodder. Blessings, Elaine. "We are shaped and fashioned by...
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אדמאמא
mail@...
Feb 7, 2011 2:01 pm
what about the obvious- Alfalfa? perennial, nitrogen fixer, great for all ruminants+ poultry, food & medicine for men. 2011/2/7 Peter knop...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 2:00 pm
Hi Peter Just Checking Are you feeding any height of cuttings for the bamboo fodder have you tried various varieties or do you have a particular variety? ...
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octavio torres
ambyagro
Feb 7, 2011 2:00 pm
The best is a mix of several plants searching the best balance Grass + Moringa+Leucaena+Gliricidia+.... Animals, like us, needs eat of all... ... De: Peter...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 2:00 pm
Oh great i should have a few to several sizeable areas for the bamboo's, have not gotten to the variety study yet, starting the request to collecting plant &...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 7, 2011 2:00 pm
Oh Thanks Matthew, for the helps ; ) i almost listed the animal classes, but then thought it was a bit lengthy. Dairy goats and rabbits, first as they are in...
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Peter knop
Peterknop
Feb 7, 2011 2:24 am
One of the best fodder plants for ruminants as well as pretty much all other vegetative consumers from a nutrient point of view, esp. protein, is bamboo. ...
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Matthew Sleigh
matthew_sleigh
Feb 7, 2011 1:42 am
Hi Nova ! Here is a link to B & T World Seed's list of fodder plants - not all suitable for your region: ...
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nova wright
heavensentho...
Feb 6, 2011 10:22 pm
Hi! I brand new here, just puttting together my understanding and a plan to have a forest garden, in midwest US near st louis. I am not finding (altough i am...
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Matthew Lynch
thegreenback...
Jan 31, 2011 7:44 pm
Anyone know where i can source lonicera villosa seed [instead of potted baby plants] in northern Germany? Matthew Lynch theGreenBackpack...
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trenthillsa
Jan 31, 2011 5:30 pm
Hello Klaus, If you're interested in the plant because of the fruit, then a much better and commercially available variety is Lonicera caerulea. It is hardy to...
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Allmende Verden
allmendeperma
Jan 30, 2011 8:56 pm
Hello, does anybody have experiences with lonicera villosa? Im finding contrary informations about water-need on davesgarden.com and fruitipedia.com. What...
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Jonathan Teller-Elsberg
jonathantell...
Jan 30, 2011 6:51 pm
If you want something for a single year only, I recommend buckwheat. It is famed for growing fast and producing great volumes of biomass. Its fast growth also...
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travelerinthyme
Jan 30, 2011 2:32 pm
Here in Texas, where it's too hot for clover or comfrey, we grow buckwheat for summer ground cover. It's an annual, but reseeds freely, and adds lots of...
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vapid ness
vapid.ness
Jan 29, 2011 6:07 pm
I'd also be careful with the red clover as some varieties can be perennial and difficult to get rid of after- these may be issues with crimson clover so I'd...
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david.keltie@...
davekeltieuk
Jan 29, 2011 11:28 am
I'd be surprised if phaelecia would do well in north Scotland.... ... for your needs. Vetch is good but has to be sown in autumn. I suggest crimson clover...
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Geir Flatab
geirflatab
Jan 29, 2011 11:07 am
Only lichens............... as edible and nutritional content. Some mosses esp Sphagnum have been used for keeping food, esp winter storing of vegetables,...
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Adrien Messean
admess1
Jan 29, 2011 10:23 am
Hello, In first, I'm sorry for my english, not very good! I am French botanist and bryologist, passionate too by edible vascular plants. This domain is easy...
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robinjw13
Jan 29, 2011 10:23 am
Hi Ludwig, White clover is low to establish and will not grow enough in one season for your needs. Vetch is good but has to be sown in autumn. I suggest...
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Peter Ellis
istracpsboss
Jan 28, 2011 9:22 pm
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david.keltie@...
davekeltieuk
Jan 28, 2011 8:32 pm
I'd also suggest aliske clover and field beans - both nitrogen fixing and provide a lot of biomas. Both should do well up north! Cheers, David ... it....
