Re: [compost_tea] Re: Re: kickers and mixers - activation

From: David Anderson <squtch_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:39:02 -0800
Yes, they are available as organic, and fairly cheap from the local
co-op in the bulk food section. I'm not sure how much you are using,
but I am sure you could pick up bags or pallets even cheaper at your
local feed store.

Other names are steel cut oats or pinhead oats.

Dave

On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:37:31 -0800, Kirk Leonard <kirkleon_at_open.org> wrote:
>
> Another twist to try... I recently did an experiment comparing baby oat
> cereal and Scottish oats for fungal activation of four different composts,
> including Alaska Humus.  In all instances, the Scottish oats did better, so
> it might be worth trying for those who activate with oats.  They are the
> least processed oat product I am aware of and they also cost a lot less than
> baby cereal and a good bit less than oat flour.  The "Scottish" part refers
> to the processing method, I believe, not that they come from Scotland.  I
> would not be surprised if they were available as an organic product.
>  Jeff -- have you tried these?  If not, would you, and let us know what you
> find?
>
> Kirk


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