Re: [compost_tea] PEAT BOGS NO!

From: Wayne Lewis <lewiswayne2_at_gci.net>
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2003 17:59:37 -0800

I think a VERY important distinction needs to be made here. In Anchorage,
we locate, test and then salvage (rescue?) and screen Alaska Humus from
construction sites in and around Anchorage. We don't initiate mining or
excavation of these deposits for the sole purpose of removing the humus for
sale -- which is the only motivation I know of for commercial exploitation
of peat bogs elsewhere in the world. One other clarification: while Alaska
Humus certainly contains some peat fibers, they are just one component of
its complex (60% to 70%) organic -- and highly microbial -- composition.

Wayne Lewis, Alaska Humus Company, Anchorage

> From: Jono Neiger <talltree22_at_rcn.com>
> Reply-To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2003 20:33:39 -0500
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [compost_tea] PEAT BOGS NO!
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> I appreciated Elaine's explanation of Peat Bogs. I noticed her reference to
> the time it takes for them to develop and the pace which they are being
> "mined". For all intents and purposes these are not replaceable ecosystems.
> These are not renewable resources. Peat Bogs are like old growth trees just
> a lot wetter. I was distressed to see some(one?) posting a note to someone
> else recommending finding a peat bog and digging into it for their tea
> brewing materials. We shouldn't even be buying at local garden centers.
> There are better and more appropriate materials. Please folks, use some
> ethics and discrimination particularly if you are giving free advice and
> putting it out on the internet for others.
>
> I believe CT has a lot of potential for fixing some of what we humans have
> screwed up but lets not lose sight of that goal. Happy brewing.
>
> Jono Neiger
> Leverett, MA
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "hi_yield1" <hi_yield1_at_yahoo.com>
> To: <compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 4:04 PM
> Subject: [compost_tea] PEAT BOG YES
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>> The primordial layer I was refering to is the Humus layer within the
>> bog. I'm sure the experts know that. That is where alot of their humus
>> and humus tea products are derived from. It is a cheap and abundant
>> supply. Roughly 14 dollars per metric ton. The problem I see with
>> getting caught up in the numbers game is to much variabilty from what
>> the seller claims and what may actually be. That also goes for home
>> brew recipes. There is no real guaranteed analysis written on the bag
>> but you will find disclaimers. That is why there is this cry for
>> repeatable data. What plays out quite nicely in the Labratory does not
>> always work well in the garden. Cold soil temperatures are an
>> inhibiting factor. Not all soils in the far north are a toasty 70
>> degrees. Again how well does it work for the money spent?? If you are
>> looking for long term results and in my mind the most affordable. Add
>> well composted animal manures,straw,hay,leaf mold,fish,seaweed and the
>> list goes on. Whatever is readily available in your area and many
>> times is there FREE for the taking. Other than a little physical
>> labor. Take care.
>>
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