[compost_tea] pH

From: Tom Jaszewski <tomj_at_livesoil.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 15:31:00 -0800

I’m concerned about the pH issue. What is the point in getting the pH
adjustment in our compost or tea if we are going to irrigate with water that
is exponentially higher. Many of us have found soil pH adjustment with
alkaline soils to be a futile exercise. Are we giving to much credence to
the chemical availability charts? I think so! We think we have a problem
based on flawed fertilization methods. If I go through the exercise to lower
pH and then irrigate what have I gained? Many systems, source materials and
nutrient packs are exceeding Ingham’s fungal standards consistently without
all the balderdash.

Tom Jaszewski
www.livesoil.com
702-595-7012

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Lowenfels [mailto:jeff_at_gardener.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 9:02 AM
To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [compost_tea] Feather Meal

vinegar to alter the pH in his AH and got very fast growth. I worry that
this may have a deleterious effect on some of the microbes. John really
knows what he is doing, so I think this is worth looking into. I have not
done much testing on the pH side of things....there is just so much she who
is in charge will allow by way of experimenting.





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