I recall reading about some chemical that gets applied to tree stumps to
make them decay fast. Anyone know what this stuff is?

Normally I dig around them and build a fire on top, but I have one too
close to a building.

On 5/16/2012 2:41 PM, wrote:
I recall reading about some chemical that gets applied to tree stumps to
make them decay fast. Anyone know what this stuff is?

There's a variety of chemicals used, ranging from saltpeter to acids.
They don't speed up the decay process all that much. You can hasten
the decay process by drilling several holes in the stump, covering it
with soil, and keeping it moist. Mother Nature will do what she
usually does, you just give her a head start by providing the decay
microorganisms (in the soil) and increasing the area they have to work
on (by drilling the holes).

I got a bunch of hits, with a web search.

That said, one time I heard about drilling holes, and pack the holes with
powdered milk. Not sure that works, but it's cheap to buy.

Some hardware stores have stump remover chemicals.

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I recall reading about some chemical that gets applied to tree stumps to
make them decay fast. Anyone know what this stuff is?

Normally I dig around them and build a fire on top, but I have one too
close to a building.

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I recall reading about some chemical that gets applied to tree stumps to
make them decay fast. Anyone know what this stuff is?

My ex's cooking. Our smoke alarm also served as a dinner bell.


Normally I dig around them and build a fire on top, but I have one too
close to a building.

On May 16, 8:41*pm, wrote:
I recall reading about some chemical that gets applied to tree stumps to
make them decay fast. *Anyone know what this stuff is?

Normally I dig around them and build a fire on top, but I have one too
close to a building.


Yup.
It's called snake oil.

On Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:41 -0500, wrote:

I recall reading about some chemical that gets applied to tree stumps to
make them decay fast. Anyone know what this stuff is?

Normally I dig around them and build a fire on top, but I have one too
close to a building.

Potassium nitrate, commonly called saltpeter. It's an oxidizing agent that
accelerates the rotting (oxidizing) of the stump.

It's also a key ingredient,the oxidizer, in black powder.

On Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:41 -0500, wrote:

I recall reading about some chemical that gets applied to tree stumps to
make them decay fast. Anyone know what this stuff is?

Normally I dig around them and build a fire on top, but I have one too
close to a building.

- Nitrogen Fertilizer: drill holes in the stump with a spade bit, wet
it well, cover with fertilizer and then cover with black plastic

- 18 ton truck and yank it out

- Thermite