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[-] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago

I skimmed this paper, but it's interesting.

One thing to note, is that their salinity (ECs) are good, but not great. Generally, you want them under 2 dS/m in growth media. 3-4 is considered fair, but with some limitations, so they might have to refine their desalinization process a bit more, or you know, use freshwater fish.

The N input from the fish manure (I feel weird just typing that) is actually pretty good. About 100 lb/ac, which is the upper limit requirement for most crops. They would most certainly need P amendment, though, and that could cause a lot of issue with their aquaculture if it makes its way into the system.

[-] poVoq@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 year ago

Doesn't the salinity mainly come from nitrates in this case?

[-] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago

EC is more closely tied to the presence of metals in soil. Most of the N applied would be in the organic fraction, I'd imagine.

[-] poVoq@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago

Well... we are talking about artificial water logged sand here however.

[-] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

True. Like I said (or was thinking at least), it's still a really cool idea, and functional, just needs a bit of refinement to really get going.

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