“Llama beans” are the ultimate organic gardening fertilizer
Llama beans are the natural output of llamas—in short, llama poop. Llama beans are one of the most desirable organic fertilizers available. They are organic, can be spread right on the garden without composting, have a compact pellet size (similar to deer droppings), are virtually odor free (can be used indoors), are almost completely devoid of weed seeds, and are not “hot” (a nitrogen analysis of about 1.7 percent).
Carole Bennett, a member of Soroptimist International of Novato, owns three llamas – Llouie, Llovee, and Lluna. She suggested packing and selling the llama beans as a way to raise funds. Llama beans are now one of the ways our organization raises money for the many local projects that our club funds each year to improve the lives of women and girls.
Carole and her husband collect the llama beans, club members make bags made of old sheets, and they fill them with approximate 2 quarts of llama beans for easy purchase. The Club sell the bagged llama beans on Organic Gardening Day, which is usually the first Saturday in May, outside Pini Hardware store at 1535 South Novato Blvd in Novato. Details will be available on this website closer to the date.
Larger quantities (unbagged) are available any time directly from Carole’s home. If you are interested in bulk quantity, please contact Carole Bennett at profcb@comcast.net or call her at 897.6830. A tax deductible donation is appreciated.
