[compost_tea] Re: tree and shrub foliar applications - for what ailment
Good answer. We are really asking two questions.
One is, "Am I trying to cure diseases that are already present?" THen, as I=
an said, apply foliar tea that cures the type of disease. Fungal tea cures=
fungal diseases, bacterially oriented tea kills bacterially oriented disea=
ses.
If a plant tends to have those diseases, then it is a good one to spray for=
prevention as well. FOr example, peaches and cherries tend to have bacteri=
al diseases here in the NW. Spray that. Serviceberries and quince tend to =
have fungal diseases. Spray that.
If they don't have any particular diseases, you aim for what kind of plant =
it is. As Ian said, Woody plants like trees and bigger shrubs need more fu=
ngal. Small, fleshy plants need more bacterial. If you don't tend to have=
any regular problems with any plants, you don't need to make separate teas=
. I grow some plants that are not advised in my climate area, but with com=
post tea, I can keep them healthy.
John S
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> Hi Paul
> That would depend on what ailment or deficiency you are spraying for
> and is it for trees, lawn or annuals. I'm no specialist on this but if yo=
u highlight the above im sure you will get a comment.
> This internet excerpt may help:
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> "Woody perennial plants and trees tend to favour fungal dominated soils a=
nd short lived annuals including vegetables prefer bacterial dominated soil=
s. Some vegetables like a mixture of both with less bacteria domination for=
root crops. It is not recommended to spray edible crops with Manure based =
teas after emergence of the leaves. Vermicompost tends to be bacterially do=
minated however does contain a diversity of fungi in lesser numbers, perhap=
s due to the worms preference of consuming the latter. Grass and straw in a=
hot compost heap increases bacteria counts, in a cooler compost heap, wood=
, leaves, wood-charcoal and sawdust increase the fungal count. Beneficial M=
ycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with wood-charcoal. A cruci=
al role of fungi is to transport; store and release nutrients. Amend your p=
rotein/nitrogen inputs to achieve the ideal temperatures that will suit you=
r needs."
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> Ian C
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: PAUL O To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 12:28 PM
> Subject: [compost_tea] tree and shrub foliar applications of compost te=
a
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> which tea is better (fungal or bacterial dominated tea) for foliar appl=
ications of teas? if you dont mind sharing knowledge what would be the spec=
ific mode of action of the micro biology on foliar surfaces, in terms of nu=
trition or disease protection and general health?
>
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