Re: [compost_tea] Aerobically Fermented CT

From: rlbct <rlbct_at_clear.net.nz>
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 21:22:14 +1200

Having read the original message again, I see that it looks like I have a
screw loose somewhere,
my apologies!
Lynton

From: rlbct <rlbct_at_clear.net.nz>
To: <compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Aerobically Fermented CT


> My take on anaerobic ct ( also act !;)
> it is alive, just not necessarly aerobic;
> it depends on whether the organisms are benficial or pathogenic as to
> whether the results would be good;
> I'm completely guessing, but is it possible that much of it could be
> ambidextrous ( I mean 'facultive aerobes'?): this latter would explain how
> an anaerobic ct could be beneficial as a foliar spray in particular. I'm
> also guessing that if you spray leaves with true anaerobes that they will
> die or go inactive due to the O2 environment.
>
> Related to this subject, I am wondering what status the bio-dynamic
> preparations have - o2 wise.
>
> I hope someone can clear up the murky water...
> Lynton
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim Kiphart <kiphart_at_ev1.net>
> To: Compost Tea List Serve <compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 11:33 AM
> Subject: [compost_tea] Aerobically Fermented CT
>
>
> > Some makers of CT are using a highly aerobic fermentation process to
> produce
> > what they are calling Compost Tea. This may be part of the reason to
> > qualify what we are doing as ACT.
> >
> > Could somebody speak to this process? While certainly not "alive", such
a
> > product is bound to have some good qualities...fertility elements,
> > polysaccharides, certain enzymes. One producer is trialing his product
> > with USDA, and initial results are positive - fertility, plant growth,
> > organic matter building.
> >
> > Just trying to put things in perspective.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Tim Kiphart
> >
> >
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