Leaving fertilizer in the car in this heat

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Leaving fertilizer in the car in this heat

Post by emtravelers » June 19th, 2018, 12:40 pm

So I picked up a bag of Milorganite early this morning and have to leave it in the heat in my car. Is there any concern about it baking in the car here in Tennessee?

This could be a regular problem for me; we've had some Milo shortages and it is easier for me to go pick it up early and I suspect my co-workers would be upset with me if I brought it into work... ... if you know what I mean.

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Re: Leaving fertilizer in the car in this heat

Post by Dchall_San_Antonio » June 19th, 2018, 1:01 pm

They make Milorganite by baking it in an oven, so no, it won't hurt it in your car.

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Re: Leaving fertilizer in the car in this heat

Post by TimmyG » June 19th, 2018, 1:04 pm

I think they might be more upset if you're driving the carpool today.

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Re: Leaving fertilizer in the car in this heat

Post by emtravelers » June 19th, 2018, 1:27 pm

Thanks guys... I cant wait to get back to the car today. :)

On a different topic anyone have quick solutions for garage storage? My missus doesn't tolerate when it comes to scents and I could just see her face if I put together a stockpile.

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Re: Leaving fertilizer in the car in this heat

Post by Dchall_San_Antonio » June 19th, 2018, 1:31 pm

I guess that's another reason I don't use it. I can't stand chemical smells from the -icides. I could tolerate the Milo smell but would rather have both garage doors open to ventilate. I use alfalfa and corn meal to fertilize.

Try keeping the milo in a sealable bin like a Rubbermaid tote.


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Re: Leaving fertilizer in the car in this heat

Post by TimmyG » June 19th, 2018, 2:58 pm

Search for my posts with the keyword "garage". I noted that the smell of Milorganite was only prevalent the day that I stacked it. As long as the stack remained undisturbed, up to 100+ bags at a time, there was no smell. Note that this was a basement garage.

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