[compost_tea] Re: Kelp

From: Titel Ryzhomer <thegoodjob_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 20:57:58 -0000

Jeff,

We have used only the kelp meal (Ascophyllum nodosum) and it seemed
to work just fine but we did not have any assays done. Thanks for
your input.

Cheers,
Titel

--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Jeff Lowenfels <jeff@g...> wrote:
> Just your friendly moderator here.  This is a good topic for those
who
> want to go for more fungally dominated teas.
>
> Ascophyllum nodosum is the kelp most use for tea.  For some reason
it
> provides a terrific surface for fungal attachment and subsequent
> growth. Perhaps Doc E can either correct or help us with why this
> particular Kelp is the kelp of choice with most ACT brewers
seeking
> fungal teas.
>
> Kelp meal, incidently, seems to work as well judging from some of
the
> posts this summer. It sure is a lot cheaper. Anyone care to
comment on
> kelp meal vs kelp powder and Ascophyllum nodosum vs other kelps?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff L
> www.alaskahumus.com
> Plant a Row in your garden to feed the hungry. Join Plant A Row
for the
> Hungry. Ask me how. www.gwaa.org/Par/index.html




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