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I've been doing so for one growing season. It works quite well.

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  • Human Urine Is Shown to Be an Effective Agricultural Fertilizer

    At-a-glance

    • Beets fertilized with human urine were 10 percent larger, and those fertilized with urine/ash were 27 percent larger than those grown with conventional fertilizer
    • Urine is naturally rich in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus – the same ingredients in conventional fertilizers
    • Urine is sterile, free and readily available, although urine-separating toilets required for widespread collection are rarely used
    • Urine represents a viable natural alternative to chemical fertilizers, as do other sustainable options, like enriching the microorganisms in the soil

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    • Good idea, 10:1, never thought about this, you go ahead and give it a try and let us know the results. :)
      • I've been doing so for one growing season. It works quite well.