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Re: Regulation of compost teas (was: NOSB loses its head)
It is great how this thing has ranged, but the issue is whether using sugars
to increase bacterial biomass in compost teas is inconsistent with Organic
methods. Adding beneficial bacteria and fungi, protozoa and in some cases
nematodes to the soil surely has to be considered within the scope as
Organic. It is exactly analogous to putting mulch down or compost to a
lesser degree.
The only issue is does it cause E. coli to grow...... a conclusion the NOSB
reached as a result of what many of us believe were flawed studies based on
personal agendas.... there were supposed two, not reported and not peer
reviewed.
Again, adding fungi, bacteria and protozoa is clearly organic. It is what we
all do when we mulch and apply compost. THE ISSUE IS E COLI AND BAD
SCIENCE. AND NOT IF SUGARS ARE FOUND IN NATURE.....
Jeff L
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