Re: mulch composition to mimic tea critter compositon, was RE: [compost_tea] ...

From: <soilfoodweb_at_aol.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 08:52:24 EDT


> Re. mulch composition to mimic tea critter dominance. Correct me if I'm
> wrong:
>
> straw, hay supports protozoa dominance
>
HAY has protozoa, straw may or may not.

   
   wood-based compost/mulch supports fungi dominance>
>
That's correct

   vermicompost supports fungal and protozoa dominance>
>
No, it depends on what foods you put in the worm compost

> what mulches/composts are dominated by bacteria?
>
Green plant material supports bacteria

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