[compost_tea] Re: Compost vs Liquid Compost Extract application
Stephen,
Thanks for your feedback. I anticipate that the trial results will provide=
a learning opportunity.
Mike Flynn
Green Quest LLC
BioSpecific LLC
--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Steyn" <ssteyn_at_...> wrote:
>
> Mike:
>
> I've done 400Ha on wheat of ACT but no LCE, although I discontinued the
> practise. I've also spread compost on about 60 Ha for oats. I have not do=
ne
> a replicated trial though. I have heard lots of anecdotal reports of succ=
ess
> with compost and ACT on vines locally although the producers started with
> 10tons per Ha compost in the first year (which is close to your 4 tons pe=
r
> acre) and from then gave a maintenance application - forget how much.
>
> Compost alone or ACT often make little difference as the paradigm shift
> involves much more than just switching from fert to compost. Every farm
> practise needs to be reviewed in the light of biological adaption. Spread=
ing
> compost is often the easy part - and if it's the only thing you change th=
en
> results are bound to be disappointing.
>
> SS
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>
>
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