[compost_tea] Re: Micronized Compost

From: elprune <elprune_at_yahoo.com> <elprune_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 23:39:48 -0000

What about adding microbial innoculant for compost into the brew.
Would that have any effect in adding back organisms or should it be
reserved just for the compost pile?

--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, soilfoodweb_at_a... wrote:
> The data we have on micronized compost is that protozoa and
nematodes are
> lost completely. Total Fungi are reduced to extremely low levels
(less than
> 1 ug per gram). Total Bacteria are reduced to very low levels (in
the 1 to 5
> ug range). Activity is lost completely.
>
> BUT, that was with compost micronized a certain way. Maybe done a
different
> way, the effect on the organisms would be different. So, a sample
is
> required for assessment. Check the compost before you micronize it
(what was
> the starting level of organisms?), and then after you micronize.
>
> Scott Cranford had a good approach to micronization - he micronized
some
> compost, but then added back the organisms by spraying the
micronized
> material with a good, active compost tea. That should work!
Micronized
> compost with the organisms!
>
> Elaine Ingham
> President, Soil Foodweb Inc.
> www.soilfoodweb.com


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