Re: [compost_tea] metal chelates
The effect on the microorganisms depends on concentration. In general, when a heavy metal is chelated, it is must less likely to be toxic directly to the microoganisms, unless at high concentration.
So, what is the level you will apply? Generally trees need just a tiny amount of a heavy metal, especially when the metal is chelated, so I expect you would not apply much concentration.
But expectation and reality can be far apart, so let us know how much you are putting on....
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