Re: Re. question about beasley site?????

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Posted by T.B on March 04, 2001 at 19:44:36:

In Reply to: Re. question about beasley site????? posted by Tim on March 04, 2001 at 13:04:10:

: Jennifer, Do you know how to contact the people who own the beasley site. I tried to Email them through the site but it came back. I agree with most of what they say on their site, but I have some questions. They recommend not feeding Collards because of Oxalic acid. It's my understanding that Collards have no oxalic acid.

Tim, if I remember correctly, oxalates are a by-product of plant metabolism so most or all plants have some oxalate level. Collards actually have a fairly high level of oxalates compared to some other commonly fed greens. However, they also have a high amount of calcium and an excellent Ca:Ph ratio. Looking at only the oxalate level, out of context, is misleading. Try this link for the information you need:

http://www.sonic.net/melissk/cal_ox.html

T.B

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: : Jennifer, Do you know how to contact the people who own the beasley site. I tried to Email them through the site but it came back. I agree with most of what they say on their site, but I have some questions. They recommend not feeding Collards because of Oxalic acid. It's my understanding that Collards have no oxalic acid. : Tim, if I remember correctly, oxalates are a by-product of plant metabolism so most or all plants have some oxalate level. Collards actually have a fairly high level of oxalates compared to some other commonly fed greens. However, they also have a high amount of calcium and an excellent Ca:Ph ratio. Looking at only the oxalate level, out of context, is misleading. Try this link for the information you need: : http://www.sonic.net/melissk/cal_ox.html : T.B

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