Dog Hair?

ExplicitKilla

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I've been critisized about this before, but I continue to see dog hair as a organic decomposite to use in the medium mixed in with the soil for some sort of nutrient. When I say I continue to see this, I constantly read through several guides on different sites to gather all possible ways of growing so I can feel quite schooled in what im doin.. I just want to hear some people from here once again give me their views and if this does work, why?
 

entropic

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From what I've read dog hair kills slugs and then once it breaks down it serves as extra nitrogen. Doesn't seem strange to me, just a way of using more organics.
 

ExplicitKilla

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Alright, I apreciate the feedback.. People made it out to be stupid but in this case I suppose its somethin I could try. Would it still take effect in the same matter if I just throw some dog hair on the top soil right now or would it of been better if it were mixed in with the soil?
 

northerntights

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dog hair is mostly protein, and it doesn't break down easily, you need it to be constantly moist and well mixed with the soil if you have a chance of it breaking down in time to be of use to the plants. I would be a little worried about the natural oils on the fur causing issues and preventing decomposition. Plus it could transfer pathogens to the soil... but if you can get a soil inoculant that would help it break down much faster.
 
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