Re: [compost_tea] Vegetable quality
OK, I have to do a better job of remembering to take the refractometer with
me.
Now for a way to test protein levels, or as precursors to protein production,
free amino acids as easily.
But as has been pointed out, if free amino acids get stuck in that form, and
don't get moved into protein synthesis, you'll attract pests. So, both
Kapular and Jose can be correct, you have to understand plant physiology.
The question becomes, why are your amino acids getting stuck in that form and
not moving on to protein? You need to be able to tell when too many are not
a good thing. Too much protein sitting around doing nothing will kill plants
too. Protein has to get moved into structure and function.
In fact, quite soon, as in tomorrow, we'll be doing one of those annual
rituals where all the people in the house will be happily vegetating, sitting
watching a movie or something, too many free amino acids running amok in the
digestive system, getting turned into... well, preferably protein and not
flab.
I hope all of your loved ones make it to your Thanksgiving Feasts, in
thought, in memory, in person, or by phone. Enjoy!
Elaine
President, Soil Foodweb Inc.
www.soilfoodweb.com
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Received on Fri Nov 29 2002 - 20:59:11 EST
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