Re: [compost_tea] Re: What are we looking at?

From: Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_gardener.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:41:34 -0900

Oops...didn't finish reading....not so good on bacteria, the last two sugge=
stions!

Sorry,

Jeff

Please plant a row for the hungry in your garden. Ask me how!

On Feb 16, 2011, at 10:23 AM, "Tim Wilson" <thegoodjob_at_hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Matt,
>
> I'm short on time but if you want to actually tell if your bacteria are o=
f a certain species, this takes much more detailed testing methods, as outl=
ined by Mark in the other current discussion. You can however evaluate whet=
her you 'likely' have bacteria which are of benefit by observing a balance =
of microbial types in your brew and by using your nose to sniff for anaerob=
ic bacteria (foul smells).
>
> Here are some resources which may help; http://www.microbeorganics.com/#M=
icrobe_Identification
>
> Salutations,
> Tim
>
> --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "joe" <nevadacountyfarm_at_...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I have been brewing compost tea for months with some vary specific reci=
pes. Does anyone know where to find a key to define what exactly I am seein=
g under the microscope. I have come up with different components to achieve=
 bacterial tea vs. fungal tea, but when it comes to the bacterial brews,I d=
on't know what I am seeing. Am I seeing beneficial's or harmful bacteria? I=
 am getting amazing results in terms of microbe counts.
> >
> > Please Help!!!
> >
> > Thanks
> > Matt
> >
>
>


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