Re: [compost_tea] Using water as carrier over one acre

From: Peter Schmidt <peter_at_compostwerks.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:44:01 -0400

Preferably, 1 part compost tea to three parts dechlorinated water. This is
widely accepted. This is applied at 5-7 gallons per 1,000 square feet.

Of course, this is based upon diluting high quality compost tea.

Peter

On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM, Kathleen <impeccablyorganic_at_gmail.com>wro=
te:

>
>
> I need some help with how to determine how much water one would need to
> spread 5 gallons of tea over one acre. I have a client that bought a 5
> gallon brewer and wants to spread it with the water in a backpack sprayer=
.
> Can anyone tell me:
>
> -HOw much water she would need to 'dilute' the tea with to get it to cove=
r
> the acre?
>
>
>



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