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RE: [compost_tea] Re: compost



Thanks Ron, that has been my point too.  There are plenty of sites talking about compost production -- but none deal with using them for teas -- the sites I've visited on Teas state that typical compost production (like those mentioned on the composts sites) are not suited for teas.  Circle after circle leading to a numb head. 
 
Although I appreciate those that want to sell great tea compost, its just not feasible for some of us - in particular to the quantities we need.  It just seems like it suites the forum well to talk about how to make what goes into the teas, as much as it does to talk about the teas themselves.  Otherwise, it just seems that we're primarily talking about marketing the brewers and their goods, rather than the end result.
 
This list seems like a perfect forum for talking about compost production for use in teas.  I suppose an email list specifically suited to making compost for compost tea is setup (hmm, the [making_compost_piles_for_compost_tea] list seems a little too specialized)... but that just seems a little less productive, let alone goofy.
 
On a sidenote: This has been one of the most receptive and understanding groups I've belonged to.  Thank you all for that.  I thought for sure I'd have gotten myself flamed for a couple of my thoughts, but all I get in response is understanding and appreciative comments back (even offline from some of the brewer mfgrs/testers themselves)..  Its a great group here - thats how progress is made !
 
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: nehemiahlev [mailto:nehemiah@twelvetribes.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 11:12 AM
To: compost_tea@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [compost_tea] Re: compost

Hi Jeff,
I have thought all along that discussing compost making on this list
would be a great idea since we are looking for very specific
qualities.I have gotten pretty sidetracted in making compost, rather
than tea, since my goal is commercial landscape care. I want to be
able to topdress with compost in addition to applying tea. I have not
been able to find good compost in southern Florida and cannot imagine
shipping the large quantities needed for landscape use. I also am not
finding very good sources of information or discussions on making
compost in relationship to the microbial diversity that is discussed
on this list. I hope we keep talking about this. Could you refer me
to a couple good websites on making compost.
Ron
 
--- In compost_tea@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Lowenfels" <jeff@g...>
wrote:
> Mike, et al. Fire away on compost. No one is stopping anyone.... at
this point! :)    I spent half an hour turning my pile today.
>
> I think the reluctance to discuss compost is because to some of us
the definition of the term says it all. For CT we don't want to
use "almost compost" or "has been" compost. Just compost. If people
want to know how to make compost, there are a zillion websites with
great instructions.
>
> Do you have specific questions?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff



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