Re: [compost_tea] Butch, Want to start neophyte thread?

From: butch ragland <wilddog_202_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:23:07 -0800 (PST)
Its been so long since the first question, but I set
up the test area for this question.

An area with years of compost, plenty of organic
matter. The plants are growing well and with no added
fertilizer period. I don't think I'm talking about the
feeding soil or helping soil that needs a lot of help.
It seems I'm feeding the organisms that are there and
I'm not sure under these conditions the tea or
anything else is needed.

My question was and is not about ACT but the mixture
before it has been brewed and becomes ACT. For example
the molasses would not be turned into organism yet. It
might have kelp, Alaska humus, etc but not brewed.

And I think its been answered, yes. With the caveat
that it will not do what ACT does.

>
> Here's a starting point.
>
> When using compost tea as a soil drench I look upon
> it as an inoculant
> or seed stock.  I don't envision it "feeding" the
> soil.  Rather, I think
> soil conditions would have to be adequate for the
> continuation of
> microbe growth.....organic matter, aerobic
> conditions, nutrients.  For
> example, would you see much effect spraying tea on
> turf were the soil is
> a heavy compacted clay low in organic matter?  Would
> it be a lasting
> effect?
>
> Hugh
>

=====
Butch Ragland
Conflict is as addictive as
cocaine, alcohol, cigarettes,etc
I'm sorry to report that
cooperation is not


           
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