Re: [compost_tea] Early Microbbrewers and apples

From: <soilfoodweb_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 14:34:33 EDT

When the tea does not do what it ought to be able to do, then you need to
suspect that the tea you are applying is not what you think.

You need to get the beneficial organisms into the tea. If they aren't in the
compost, they won't be in the tea. So, check your compost for the critters
that work together to take out scab. If your total and active bacteria, and
total and active fungi are ok, then check protozoa. If that's ok, then you have
to look at doing a beneficial organism assay, and adding into your compost
the organisms that are lacking.

Compost tea, well-made and with hte full foodweb needed, does not allow
Venturia to grow. If the fungus is escaping, and you are getting disease, it says
you don't have the coverage, with the right critters, that you need.

Elaine Ingham
President, Soil Foodweb Inc.
www.soilfoodweb.com
SFI Oregon, USA
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