[compost_tea] Compost to Water Volume rate

From: Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_gardener.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 16:36:58 -0600

Jose,

A 500 gallon brew requires only 15 pounds of compost/humus, so I don't thin=
k your numbers are correct....should be at most, 37 or so pounds of compos=
t. Here are the numbers I use:

 25 Gallons = 5 lbs (20 cups). 50 Gallons = 7 lbs (28 cups). 500 Gallon=
s = 15 lbs (60 cups)

Of course, the amount differs from brewer to brew and you will have to have=
 yours tested to find the right quantity. The above numbers work for most a=
ny commercial brewer using good compost/humus.

Cheers,

Jeff


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