Re: [compost_tea]NPK of compost tea?

From: Tim Wilson <thegoodjob_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:26:18 -0000

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--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, jim devno <grannysgt_at_...> wrote:
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> hello gentlemen;
> here is the question a little bit off the subject does anyone have a good=
 set of plans for a 5 gal vortex tea brewer with parts list or pic.
>
> JAMES DEVNO
>
> From: Jeff Lowenfels <jeff.lowenfels_at_...>
> To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [compost_tea]NPK of compost tea?
>
>
>  
> Great question, dan. But first, a few reminders from the Moderator.
>
> 1. Change the subject heading when appropriate. It makes it easier to fol=
low threads.
> 2. Do not be insulted when someone answers a question in a manner that yo=
u think makes you look like a dummy. There are no such things as stupid que=
stions here; Only stupid answers! So sometimes we put in lots more informat=
ion because lots of others are lurking and reading this stuff. Do not be in=
sulted. Keep on asking.
> 3. Sunday's you can advertise compost teas and "stuff."
> 4. Happy New Year to all. Compost on!
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> O.K. As I noted, great question. I have not done any tests! I have all so=
rts of lists of what the NPK of stuff is going in, but have never done an N=
PK test on compost or compost tea! Here is a site that has NPK of compost, =
at least: http://www.allotment.org.uk/fertilizer/npk-manures-compost.php
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> The reason I haven't tested for nutrients is because I consider compost a=
 great condominium for the soil food web members and I let them and the pla=
nts worry about supply nutrients to the plants. I know the compost has enou=
gh organics to provide their nutrients and I leave it at that! To me, compo=
st is a soil amendment that provides a place and the components for the soi=
l food web to make fertilizer. So is compost tea, IMHO.
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> Tad? Doc E?, Done any nutrient testing on teas?
>
> Teaming with microbes,
>
> jeff
>




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