Originally Posted by Graydon

I have been using Bio-Gold (gold bag) for a while but it seems there is an import problem* with it and it is not available form my normal supplier. I have found another supplier but they too may experience a shortage if caught importing.

*Import problem = it was found in a container opened for Department of Homeland Security inspection. It was lacking proper import paperwork (new news to importer who thought everything was fine). It seems it contains droppings from chickens and we are now so concerned about the avian flu this can't pass into our country unless a Government veterinarian in Japan certifies the poop is virus free. That's not going to happen to the degree our government wants so it is now on the banned item list.

I need a replacement soon. I have a ton of pines I am growing out and I currently superfeed them with Bio-Gold as the main component. The other components I use are fish emulsion and liquid seaweed. Want to stay with a solid organic as the main fertilizer.

My options are found below. Any feedback on these products from users is appreciated.

Rapeseed cakes - have some coming in, they are poop free so I can get all I want. Not used before.

Green King - have not used. Do not know import restrictions.

Green Dream - got a 2 lb. bag last week and have applied to some trees. Smells bad and it's small pellets that breakdown rather quickly. Colin Lewis endorses and sells this stuff.

BioGold Organic (in the white bag) may or may not be poop free. It's available and I will try some soon.

Homemade poo balls - been there and done that. Too much time to make and too much bad smell in the process. Would rather spend the money on a pre-made item.