05-22-2008, 12:45 PM
The method of plowing back most of the plant, is practisd in most of the nation,and recommended by AG Depts everywhere! It also conserves water!
But if anyone thinks these islands could be fed organically, better think again! Starvation was much of what kept the population in check! Many areas survived by apuaha, trading from mountain to sea!
Certain prime areas like N Kohala central ridges were the main sourse of sweet potatoe, the biggest crop, and the most fertile land! Sure they survived, but mostly just survived!
HK, algae is a good fertiliser, but it would take a bunch to be enough to use! A 2" trash pump with filter might work, with a screened box on land. (or a wetordry vac!)
Organic as a soil amendment to keep the food taste mabe, but not total!
But if anyone thinks these islands could be fed organically, better think again! Starvation was much of what kept the population in check! Many areas survived by apuaha, trading from mountain to sea!
Certain prime areas like N Kohala central ridges were the main sourse of sweet potatoe, the biggest crop, and the most fertile land! Sure they survived, but mostly just survived!
HK, algae is a good fertiliser, but it would take a bunch to be enough to use! A 2" trash pump with filter might work, with a screened box on land. (or a wetordry vac!)
Organic as a soil amendment to keep the food taste mabe, but not total!
Gordon J Tilley