Milorganite
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Search complete. 6 mentions across 4 episodes found for "Milorganite".
Nov 2, 2026
John ClementsHOST
So if things don't look great, I for sure would fertilize with something organic.
John ClementsHOST
I like Milorganite or something similar, any of the, you know, grow power and so on, because I really want it to get that percolating in the soil so that it's ready for mid-January, the end of January for the citrus to just be beautiful.
John ClementsHOST
And if you don't, then what? Going to wait? Because then you don't want to fertilize right after fruit sets.
John ClementsHOST
So then we're into... april yeah yeah so i i like to fertilize right
John ClementsHOST
So if things don't look great, I for sure would fertilize with something organic.
John ClementsHOST
I like Milorganite or something similar, any of the, you know, grow power and so on, because I really want it to get that percolating in the soil so that it's ready for mid-January, the end of January for the citrus to just be beautiful.
John ClementsHOST
And if you don't, then what? Going to wait? Because then you don't want to fertilize right after fruit sets.
John ClementsHOST
So then we're into... april yeah yeah so i i like to fertilize right
Mo RoccaCORRESPONDENT
But this socialist was thinking more like a capitalist when he helped come up with a product that could be made from the wastewater.
Mo RoccaCORRESPONDENT
Milwaukee Organic Nitrogen, better known as the fertilizer Milorganite.
Mo RoccaCORRESPONDENT
What is the biggest misconception about this fertilizer, Milorganite? A lot of people think it's poop in a bag, and it's
Bill GraffinGUEST
not.
Bill GraffinGUEST
It is the microscopic organisms that are huge in wastewater treatment.
Bill GraffinGUEST
And
Mo RoccaCORRESPONDENT
Milwaukee hit pay dirt with Milorganite.
Mo RoccaCORRESPONDENT
Still sold today, it brings in millions each year to the city.
Vada VanceHOST
And then...
Kenneth MabryHOST
Feed them with some good Holly Tone or Milorganite, even this time of year.
Vada VanceHOST
Right.
Vada VanceHOST
And move them