newspaper does it work?

[myst]

I know that newspaper gives off a fair bit of c02 when it breaks down, has anyone used it as mulch or other? interested to know if there is enough co2 produced to make a difference outdoors? i know some growers stick to the older forests for this reason, just wonderin if the newspaper would be any good???

[Buddy]

Newspaper is made from wood chip so the theory would be correct. Im not sure wether the amount of co2 given of would make any major difference in the growth rate but every little bit helps.

[Guest elefunk_delivers]

Have u tryed the Beer Yeast method..?

 

if not.... pls put that bong down.. NOW..

 

Goto the supermarket and buy BEER YEAST off the shelf, for home brew kits...

about 3-4 bucks a packet if that

 

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Beer yeast

 

1 Lt empty drink bottle with cap..

 

Sugar

 

Water

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Pour Yeast into bottle (one statty only needed)

fill water half full, then pour sugar,then cap bottle & shake...

aprox 3 mins..

leave 2 settle, and open cap.. (dont open too quickly or tyoo soon coz shit might happen)

 

notice the bubbles rising from the bottom thats co2..

 

Pls note this is method only works during the vegative stage... so im told..

 

pls check every 3-4 days and top up with sugar and shake...

 

cheers

Ele

Hope this is ok..

Edited March 10, 2003 by elefunk_delivers

[fossil]

The newspaper will break down fairly slowly, meaning that any benefit of Co2 will be next to nil. Newspaper makes a great mulch though. 1/2 doz layers thick will keep all weeds down (except the one you want to grow), and will reatin moisture very well. cover the paper with some leaf scrap or whatever, and then fork in some holes for aeration. The newspaper will break down over the time of the grow, and will provide nitrogen to the soil.

 

Fossil