RE: [compost_tea] Hot compost

From: Judi Stewart <js_at_olympus.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 10:21:24 -0800

The pile had been turned once when it reached 165º F after one week.
The temperature dropped and has returned to that same temperature.
 
What has happened to the microbes at 165º F for two weeks? He
needs to know how much to spray so he’s prepared with ACT when the
temperature drops.
 
His plan is to spay when the compost cools and then turn the pile so the
ACT is incorporated.
So how much ACT for 8 cu. yards and at what compost temperature?
 
Thanks,
 
Judi
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Norsen [mailto:bnbrew_at_yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:19 AM
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Hot compost
 
To Judy and Jeff We returned the ACT "spent" compost to the pile and
sprayed any avaiiable ACT on the pile believing it would increase the
bio activity - at least near the surface. Never tested to prove our
guess. At 165F incide the surface would be cooler. Has the farmer turned
the pile and it stayed at 165F? Bob

A local farmer’s compost pile has been at 165º F for two weeks.
The pile is 4’ high and is about 8 cu. yards.
 
Appreciate any suggestions for how much ACT would be needed to
spray the compost pile after it cools down and what compost temperature
might be ideal for ACT application?
 
Thanks for any help,
 
Judi
 
 
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