Re: [compost_tea] AACT, ACT, anaerobic T, plant teas, manure tea

From: <soilfoodweb_at_aol.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:25:42 EDT

Actively aerated compost is aerated to make sure the liquid does not become
anaeorbic, even if foods are added into the brew

Aerated compost tea may not be aerated more than by just a stir or two.
Highly variable results have been documented. Sometimes it is beneficial,
sometimes not. I've killed a plant or more when using teas we just stirred.

Anaerobic tea can have toxins that could, or might not, cause problems. Lots
more to do to document repeatability of the product.

plant tea - no compost involved here. If plant material is used, like
horsetail tea, then that's what that is. But not compost tea. May be aerobic, may
be anaerobic. Lots of research to do here too.

manure tea - again, no compost. Not a compost tea. Contains human pathogens
to start out with, may or may not be out competed, consumed during aerobic or
anaerobic tea production.

OK?

Elaine
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