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[compost_tea] Re: microbial food



It seems clear that the amount of microbial food for soil 
application vs foliar application of CT is different.  It also seems 
logical that foliar application of CT even with a sticker would 
require nutrients for persistence of the organisms on the leaf. A 
totally different environment from the soil.

The question is what is the "Goldilocks" amount & type of food to 
apply with the CT for foliar?  Have ther been any tests that show 
the persistence of CT organisms vs time on leaves with and without 
added organism foods?

Elaine, have you done leaf assays at 24 hours, one week, etc with 
and without added foods to the CT?

I think these are critical questions to answer for the optimal 
foliar CT application in challenging environments such as grape 
black rot.  And also to obtain the longest duration of viable 
organisms on the leaf.  

Dan


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