Re: [compost_tea] My compost

From: David Anderson <squtch_at_gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:01:25 -0800
On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 13:45:30 -0800, Ted Peterson <ted.peterson_at_tcsn.net> wrote:
>> I would have thought the opposite. Being left to just sit around for
>> five years should give the fungi plenty of time to grow and get to
>> work on the tough old bits.
>
> If the compost was adequately cared for, kept moist and turned once in a
> while, there may be fungal growth.  Moisture is key. If it was just left to
> sit and moisture was low, probably low fungi.  Like I said, I really can't
> tell without looking but would assume low fungi given the information
> provided by Jack.

Oh yeah, I sometimes forget that not everyone is lucky enough to live
near a rain forest. Most years keeping things moist is not an issue
here in western Washington.

Dave

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