Re: [compost_tea] Compost Tea Best Practices - Ingredients INPUT REQUESTED

From: Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_gardener.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 11:52:41 -0900

Z<<Also, info on the bucket method for extracting protozoa from hay:
use organic or unsprayed hay?
how can you tell if the hay has been sitting for too long (does it ferment?
does the smell change? does it produce alcohol?)
does aeration of the bucket add anything?
>>>


Aeration helps keep the stuff from getting smelly, so it is advised. A good=
 use for the old first home made system.....The hay can be years old..... H=
ow do you know it works? You can see the little guys with a hand lense or,=
 better yet, a Macroscope (www.closetoinfinity.com close enough to sunday =
for that!)...and even your naked eye.

Cheers,

jeff




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