Re: [compost_tea] Vermi tea as foliar fertilizer
Max on earthworm castings should be 20% of your soil mix based on the studi=
es I've read.
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On Jan 19, 2012, at 8:04 PM, "RTS Friction - Carruthers" <home_at_zim.co.zw> w=
rote:
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> Several tests have proven plants do not grow well in only vermicompost. T=
hey do better with 15% -20% application up to a maximum of 30% thereafter t=
he VC is wasted.
> This is where Basalt & Granite rock dusts, Bone & blood meal come into pl=
ay in boosting the missing elements.
> Ian C
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> One thing off the topic: There is one guy here who is considered one of t=
he largest vermi compost producer in this area. He is able to grow carrots =
on sea level in the Philippines. He is using only vermi compost. The climat=
e is not suitable for carrots at all, but since he uses vermi compost he ca=
n. I think there is really more potential in vermi compost or tea which is =
not discovered yet.
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