RE: [compost_tea] Vermicast gone anaerobic - not for tea

From: Stephen Steyn <ssteyn_at_wcaccess.co.za>
Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 07:27:03 +0200

I also think worm leachate is more nutrition than microbial.

Send us photos of your wormbin if you like. Always nice to see something
new..

SS

 

From: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com [mailto:compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of RTS Friction - Carruthers
Sent: 24 May 2011 06:27
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: [compost_tea] Vermicast gone anaerobic - not for tea

 

  

I personally never use Leachate or the anaerobic castings from the bottom of
worm bins for tea (use as a soil conditioner rather). Under a microscope I
have found the anaerobic levels to have very few microbes in them. Tea
making for aphid & other pest repelling (leaf spray), I use the aerobic
layer just under the main group of worms (about 3" under the surface). It
has loads more living organisms you just have to pick out the odd worm.

Rgds

 Ian C

 

   p.s. Half way through making my first automated flowthrough commertial
worm bin - 10ft x 4ft

 

 

 

 

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Anyway, I mixed them so each part would get air, and it smelled bad at
first, which is a great indicator for anaerobic. After a couple of days, it
started to smell earthy and healthier. Just make sure you let it aereate for
awhile before you make compost tea out of it or put it on plants.





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