Re: RES: [compost_tea] Don't use MOLD and a RANT

From: Jeff Lowenfels (jeff@gardener.com)
Date: Tue Mar 11 2003 - 19:11:49 EST


Jose, I can write in tiny print, too, but it is hard to read.

In my own tests and those conducted by John Evans, we've tried multiple nut=
rients to start fungi growth. In as much as we are of the opinion that we w=
ant nice white, fluffy mycelium, the results come in best with one or perha=
ps two additives--more fluffy white throughout the compost. Multiple foods =
create less fluffy white, more colorful molds, and different ones depending=
 on the nutrient (which makes me wonder if the molds don't come in with the=
 food source???). Single source has uniform, great growth. For that reaso=
n alone, you don't need to use multiple foods. Hey, if you want to, go righ=
t ahead. It is overkill. If you read the messages of a while back you will=
 see I said it then. If you don't agree, that is fine.

Cheers,

jeff
And please, don't





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