Re: [compost_tea] Bacterial mulch and fungal mulch
Welcome Betsy,
I think straw actually encourages bacteria in compost, if I am not mistaken=
...and someone will surely correct me if I am! It has lots of sugars in it=
because it is harvested 'green' and it should have lots of protozoa in it =
to help recycle the nutrients in the bodies of the bacteria. Seems like you=
would have a great system if you used a good bacterial tea on it. You mak=
e that with unsulphured molasses as a nutrient, no need for kelp. We use th=
is here in Alaska, home of the Giant cabbages, kohlrabi etc, so I know it w=
orks!
Cheers, and thanks for not lurking!
Jeff
Plant a row in your garden to feed the Hungry. Ask me about PAR and I will =
tell you how.
Received on Mon May 17 2004 - 14:39:28 EDT
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