[compost_tea] Re pre brew innoculatied :fungal compost test results!

From: Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_gardener.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 15:59:39 -0600

Hi folks,

As many of you know, I am a big proponent of growing fungi in whatever comp=
ost you use BEFORE making tea with it. Several on this list have been able=
 to successfully grow fungi in their compost, however, none of us has test=
ed (or published tests) the theory with SFI tests.

I just ran the first test of some AH in which I had grown fungi to my likin=
g....nice, long white fungal threads with really good "holding" power such =
that the humus held the form when dumped upside down from its container.

The results of the preliminary SFI test just came in and I posted them in t=
he list's "File" section.....under "Lowe95550prelim." With fungal numbers=
 in the mid 30's both active and total (!), I think we have the answer to =
getting a fungal tea. Check out the file and see what you think! Note that =
I didn't add any sugars.....

I will wait for the final test results and run the tests a few more times. =
However, I've made and tested enough teas to know that this is no fluke. Pr=
e inoculation, at least of AH, works.

Any one else TESTED a prebrew inoculated compost/humus? If so, please share=
 your results.

Cheers,

Jeff


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