Sorry but it appears my link to the video clip did not work.
Go to
http://www.microbeorganics.com/#Where_is_your_data_
scoll down to Brew #1 - 18 hours and click on the 10 MB link for highest re=
solution
Tim
--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Tim Wilson" <thegoodjob_at_...> wrote:
>
> I'm sure that Jeff has good reason for stating that black strap molasses =
is not a good fungal food but as has been noted by Tad and as is used by Pa=
ul Stamets, I have found to the contrary. I have grown out fungal hyphae ma=
ny times from spore form in less than 24 hours using black strap molasses a=
s the only food source.
> The following link shows some spores sprouting in molasses solutions;
> http://microbeorganics.com/microbeidentifypart1.pdf
>
> The following video footage shows fungal hyphae which was grown out in AC=
T in 18 hours using my brewer design, the microbulator. Although more than =
just black strap molasses was included as a feedstock, it made up a majorit=
y component of feed added. In this footage hyphae was NOT grown out in the =
compost ahead of time.
>
> http//microbeorganics.com/18hrs1vcfree.wmv
>
> As usual, I'm just seeking to state things as I observe them. I do not se=
ek to be contentious, just honest.
>
> Salutations,
> Tim
>
> --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Tad Hussey <tadhussey_at_> wrote:
> >
> > Molasses is an excellent food source for both bacteria and fungi. I kn=
ow Tim
> > uses it when making samples and I do as well.
> >
> > ~Tad
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Jonathan Bewley <ummyepp_at_>
> > To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 7:07:09 AM
> > Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Comfrey compost tea recipe
> >
> >
> > I must disagree.
> >
> > I took a professional mushroom cultivation seminar with Paul Stamets up=
in
> > Olympia, Washington where I grew up.
> >
> > One method of spore propagation is called a "spore slurry mass" where y=
ou take
> > mushrooms, put them into a bucket of clean water, a bit of sea salt to =
prevent
> > bacteria yet not enough to hurt the spores, and also as immediate food =
source
> > "molasses".
> >
> > The spores meet in the solution and create actual microscopic yet fully=
> > functioning mushrooms. It takes two spores to make a mushroom. They mee=
t in the
> > solution and feed on the molasses, growing before even hitting the grou=
nd.
> >
> > I'm sure there is some truth to your statement, I don't claim to know a=
ll but I
> > do know these facts above.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- On Fri, 2/25/11, Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_> wrote:
> >
> >
> > >From: Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_>
> > >Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Comfrey compost tea recipe
> > >To: "compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com" <compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com>
> > >Date: Friday, February 25, 2011, 7:00 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Sugars do not promote fungi, but rather bacteria....
> > >
> > >Please plant a row for the hungry in your garden. Ask me how!
> > >
> > >On Feb 25, 2011, at 5:50 AM, Jonathan Bewley <ummyepp_at_> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >>Comfrey Tea is one of those nutty biodynamic creations I believe.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>You only want to add sugars to a compost tea if you are working to in=
tentionally
> > >>propagate fungus.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Bacteria specific to your sugars will out compete the bacteria of you=
r
> > compost.
> > >>
> > >>
> >
>
Received on Wed Mar 02 2011 - 16:36:36 EST